Human Resources Business Partner

COREcruitment Ltd; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 36.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid office/remote model

Work-from-abroad policy allowance

Private terrace office

Private medical insurance

Wellness programs and employee perks

Zusammenfassung

COREcruitment Ltd. is seeking an International HR Business Partner to partner with site leaders across multi-site venues in Portugal and the UK.

You will balance strategic workforce planning with hands-on advisory work on employee relations, performance, and compliance, reporting to the Head of People. You will drive HR analytics, headcount planning, and policy implementations across multiple markets, while maintaining strong credibility on the restaurant floor and collaborating with legal,

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist or HRBP experience in hospitality/retail/leisure.
• Deep knowledge of Portuguese labor law and compliance standards.
• Proven end-to-end employee relations management experience.
• Proficient with modern HRIS platforms and HR analytics.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken).
• Strong interpersonal skills, credible on the shop floor, direct advisory style.
• Experience establishing HR operations/compliance in new international markets.

Aufgaben

• Serve as primary HR advisor for venue leaders; coach managers on leadership and team climate management.
• Manage end-to-end employee relations cases with legal compliance and fair investigations.
• Collaborate on headcount budgeting, seasonal staffing, succession planning, and skills gap analysis.
• Ensure compliance with Portuguese labor law and update policies with external legal advisors as needed.
• Utilize HRIS data, engagement metrics, and AI tools to identify trends and reduce turnover.
• Support venue launches, restructures, policy rollouts, and multi-market growth.
• Oversee job classifications and salary benchmarking; coordinate with Finance on adjustments.
• Lead performance evaluation frameworks for venue management and onboarding of leaders.
• Contribute to group HR initiatives like OKRs, engagement programs, and culture surveys.

Kenntnisse

HRBP experience

ER leadership

HRIS proficiency

English & Portuguese

Jobbeschreibung

On behalf of a dynamic, rapidly expanding European hospitality group, we are seeking an experienced International HR Business Partner. Founded in Lisbon and now operating across Portugal and the UK, our client is built on a culture of inclusivity, exceptional culinary service, and vibrant workplace energy. They are seeking a grounded, hands‑on HR professional to partner closely with operational leadership across their multi‑site venues.

As HR Business Partner, you will act as the key strategic and operational People contact for site managers, operations leadership, and head chefs. Balancing high‑level workforce strategy with hands‑on advisory work, you will guide site leaders through employee relations, compliance, performance frameworks, and talent planning.

This role reports directly to the Head of People and requires someone who can build immediate credibility on the restaurant floor, handle sensitive employee matters with poise, and collaborate effectively with legal, finance, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Business Partnering: Serve as the primary HR advisor for venue leaders; coach managers on feedback delivery, leadership, and proactive team climate management.
• Employee Relations (ER): Manage end‑to‑end ER cases, including grievance procedures, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and terminations with complete legal compliance and fair investigation.
• Strategic Planning & Workforce Alignment: Collaborate with Operations and Finance on headcount budgeting, seasonal staffing scalability, succession planning, and skills gap analysis.
• Compliance & Labor Law: Maintain strict adherence to Portuguese Labor Law, manage updates to internal policies, and liaise with external legal advisors as required.
• Data & AI Analytics: Utilize HRIS data, engagement metrics, and modern AI tools to identify operational trends, mitigate turnover, and support data‑backed decisions.
• Organizational Change & Growth: Support management and teams through venue launches, restructures, policy rollouts, and multi‑market expansions.
• Compensation & Benefits: Oversee job classifications and salary benchmarking for operational roles; coordinate with Finance and Payroll regarding contractual adjustments and exit settlements.
• Performance & Leadership Development: Oversee performance evaluation frameworks for venue management, supporting leadership onboarding and continuous manager training.
• Strategic People Projects: Contribute to group‑wide HR initiatives, including OKR frameworks, employee engagement initiatives, and culture surveys.

Key Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist or HRBP experience specifically within the hospitality, retail, or leisure sectors.
• Legal Expertise: Deep working knowledge of Portuguese Labor Legislation and compliance standards.
• ER Leadership: Proven track record of independently managing end‑to‑end employee relations and disciplinary frameworks.
• Technical Savvy: Proficient with modern HRIS platforms and an aptitude for leveraging HR analytics and AI tools for workforce insights.
• Languages: Full professional fluency in both written and spoken English and Portuguese.
• Interpersonal Approach: Pragmatic, communicative, and resilient, with strong operator credibility and a direct advice‑giving style.
• Experience establishing HR operations, entities, or compliance frameworks in new international markets.

What’s on Offer

Our client offers a competitive salary and a modern, people‑focused work environment, including:

• Flexible Working: A hybrid office/remote model, supplemented by a generous work‑from‑abroad policy allowance each year.
• Prime Work Environment: Modern Lisbon office facilities, including a private terrace, refreshments, and collaborative workspaces.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Private medical insurance following probation.
• Wellness & Social Benefits: Subsidized fitness classes, mental health support programs, team activities, and employee discounts across group venues.

Job Title: HR Business Partner

Location: Lisbon

Salary: up to €40.000 gross per year