HR Process Assistant – French Speaker

Thales; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales is seeking an HR Support Specialist in Lisbon, Portugal. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for HR matters, assist new employees from offer through onboarding, and ensure data accuracy in HR systems. Fluency in French is essential for supporting HR operations for Belgium. Strong communication skills and a detail-oriented mindset are necessary, as well as experience with platforms like Workday. Join a diverse team that thrives on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Management or a related area, or hands-on experience.
• Fluency in French is mandatory for this position.
• Strong communication skills that are clear and approachable.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for HR-related topics.
• Support new joiners from offer letter to their first day.
• Maintain HR systems for data accuracy and quality.

Skills

Fluency in French

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented mindset

People skills

Proactive attitude

Confidence with Excel, Word, Outlook

Education

Degree in HR, Management or related area

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

Location: PSS – Lisbon (Central), Portugal

What You’ll Be Doing

• Be the friendly first point of contact for employees and managers on all HR‑related topics
• Support new joiners throughout their journey — from offer letter to their first day (and beyond)
• Keep our HR systems running smoothly and ensure data accuracy and quality
• Support international teams with onboarding, mobility and day‑to‑day HR processes
• Create HR letters, reports and documents that truly make people’s lives easier
• Get involved in HR projects and help continuously improve the way we work

What You Bring With You

• A degree in HR, Management or a related area — or hands‑on experience that proves your skills
• Fluency in French is mandatory for this position and will be used exclusively to support HR operations for Belgium
• Strong communication skills — clear, confident and approachable
• A detail‑oriented mindset and a natural ability to bring structure where it’s needed
• Enjoyment in working with people from different cultures and backgrounds
• An adaptable, proactive and solution‑oriented attitude
• Confidence using Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience with Workday, ServiceNow or other HR platforms is a big plus

French language skills are required to support HR activities for our organization in Belgium.