Junior HR Generalist

PwC Portugal; Matosinhos; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Portugal is seeking a proactive Junior HR to support the Human Resources team across internal communication, HRIS, payroll, and onboarding activities. The role suits an organized, detail‑oriented individual eager to gain hands‑on HR experience in a dynamic setting.

The candidate will help with HR tools, Workday reports, and onboarding/offboarding coordination while handling confidential information with discretion. English proficiency and comfort with digital tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, psychology, business administration, or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English.
• Comfortable working with digital tools.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and eager to learn.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support internal communication and publish HR information via email.
• Assist with HRIS duties and run Workday reports.
• Support payroll processing and verify documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding with IT, Facilities and teams.
• Update HR presentations and related documentation.
• Act as a first point of contact for standard HR questions and escalate complex topics.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

English proficiency

Digital tools

Discretion with confidential data

Education

Bachelor’s in HR

Bachelor’s in Psychology

Business Administration

Tools

Workday

HRIS tools

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Junior HR to support our Human Resources team across several areas, including internal communication, HRIS, administration, payroll, and onboarding activities.

This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail‑oriented, and eager to develop hands‑on HR experience in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Communication
• Support the preparation and distribution of general HR information via email.
• Draft and publish internal posts.
• Assist with updates and communication of internal rules and guidelines.
• HRIS
• Provide support with HR tools.
• Run and prepare Workday reports.
• Assist with Workday changes, including accurate and compliant data updates.
• HR Administration
• Act as a first point of contact for standard HR administrative questions and redirect complex topics where needed.
• Scan, organize, and upload HR documents in the DMS (Document Management System).
• Payroll Support
• Prepare payroll-related information for monthly processing.
• Check employee absences and verify supporting documentation in Workday.
• Onboarding & Employee Experience
• Support and coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes by liaising with IT, Facilities, and other internal teams to ensure timely completion of all related activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of Welcome Day.
• Logistics arrangements.
• Updating presentations, information materials, and related documentation.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s in human resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English.
• Comfortable working with digital tools.
• Detail‑oriented, reliable, and eager to learn.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.