People Experience Partner (176313)

Colgate Palmolive; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 36 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Relocation assistance

Resumo da oferta

Colgate-Palmolive Portugal is seeking a People Experience Partner who will manage HR programs, payroll processes, and employee lifecycle management. You will work closely with managers to implement policy, ensure compliance, and drive employee engagement within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The role requires 4+ years in HR, strong payroll experience, and fluency in Portuguese and English. A permanent contract is offered with relocation support where applicable.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field (minimum).
• 4+ years of HR experience with payroll and benefits administration.
• Proven knowledge of Portuguese labor law, CBAs, and local tax structures.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English; Spanish a plus.
• Experience with cloud-based payroll and HR software.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with employees and managers to implement HR programs and payroll operations.
• Ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing across Portugal.
• Support employee relations, onboarding, and lifecycle events with sound judgement.
• Use data analytics to identify trends and improve HR services.

Conhecimentos

HR Generalist

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

Data analytics

Portuguese labor law

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree

Ferramentas

Portuguese payroll solutions

Cloud-based HR platforms

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Career Opportunities: People Experience Partner (176313)

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#176313 - Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

As a member of the People Experience team, you will be the heartbeat of the employee journey, owning the local execution of Global People programs and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can perform at their best and reach their full potential. You will be the primary partner for employees and managers in Portugal translating HR policies into practical solutions and driving operational excellence across the region. This is a unique opportunity for you to gain broad exposure across diverse businesses while influencing the growth and development of our global workforce.

In this role, you will act as a key generalist partner to employees and managers—guiding talent development, supporting organizational initiatives, supporting Employee Relations cases, and managing the employee lifecycle from onboarding through career transitions. Simultaneously, you will take ownership of accurate, compliant, and timely monthly payroll operations, managing relationships with external providers and maintaining rigorous compliance with local labor and tax law.

Key Responsibilities

1. People Experience Generalist

Managing the execution of critical global People (HR) programs, including performance management, talent planning, learning & development and compensation, in close partnership with People Business Partners and Center of Excellence teams.

Ensuring high quality experience around the "moments that matter" within the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and key career transitions.

Coaching and advising managers on employee relations, performance management, career development, and leadership capabilities to elevate team performance and engagement.

Support in employee relations cases with sound judgment, ensuring alignment with local labor laws and GDPR.

Driving continuous improvement by identifying and diagnosing operational bottlenecks, developing and managing the implementation of solutions, and leveraging AI and digital tools to optimize HR service delivery.

Utilizing data analytics and organizational diagnostics to identify trends and translate insights into actionable solutions for the business..

Providing on-the-ground-feedback and insights to People Business Partners, CoE, and CBS- ensuring the broader People function remains connected to what is happening across the organization.

2. Payroll, Benefits & Administration

End-to-End Portugal Payroll Preparation: Accurate and timely preparation, entry, and validation of monthly payroll inputs (e.g., variable pay, new hires, terminations, leaves, and tax changes) across the country

Serving as the first point of contact for employee and manager inquiries regarding payslips, leave balances and benefits.

Rigorous Output Validation: Thorough auditing and reconciliation of pre-payroll and final payrolls from the external payroll provider to ensure zero-defect processing.

Provider Management: Strong day-to-day alignment with the external payroll provider, driving accountability and smooth communication flows. Validate payroll data to guarantee 100% accuracy and SOX compliance.

Portugal Benefits Administration: Hands‑on management of local benefits programs, such as health insurance, pensions etc..

Statutory Leave & Benefit Tracking: Expert handling and tracking of statutory leaves (parental, sick leave etc.), including claims for government reimbursements

Qualifications & Profile

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (minimum). If in an HR related field, it will be considered a plus

4+ years of relevant, progressive human resources experience, combining HR Generalist responsibilities with hands‑on payroll and benefits administration.

Portugal Market Experience: Proven track record running and / or overseeing payroll and benefits administration

Strong knowledge of Portuguese labor law, local tax structures, social security environments, and Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).

Hands‑on experience working with cloud‑based platforms and major Portuguese payroll solutions.

Demonstrated ownership in managing competing priorities, multiple stakeholders, and complex timelines in a fast‑paced environment.

Good level of analytical skills and G‑suite knowledge

Professional fluency in Portuguese language and excellent verbal and written communication in English

Spanish knowledge will be considered a plus

This position is offered under a permanent employment contract.

The initial compensation within the above range will be determined on the basis of objective, transparent and gender‑neutral criteria, including professional experience, skills and competencies, qualifications, scope of responsibilities, location, and internal company policies.

In addition to the rights and benefits provided under applicable law, employees may be eligible, depending on role and company policy, for supplementary benefits, which may include meal vouchers or reimbursement, insurance coverage, company devices, health and welfare programs, and additional role‑specific benefits.

Detailed information regarding compensation, benefits, applicable employment terms and job classification will be provided during the recruitment process and, where applicable, in the employment documentation.

In accordance with company policy, employees are expected to work 4 days per week from the office (Monday-Thursday).

Colgate-Palmolive is committed to equal pay for equal work or work of equal value. Recruitment, hiring, compensation and career progression criteria are applied in accordance with objective, transparent, non‑discriminatory and gender‑neutral principles, in compliance with applicable Italian and EU pay transparency legislation.

Candidates will not be asked to disclose their current or previous remuneration, and such information will not be sought, directly or indirectly, during the recruitment or hiring process.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be offered for this role and it may include:

Short-term temporary housing for a limited period to support the transition to the new location; and

Reimbursement of reasonable relocation expenses, in line with internal relocation policies and applicable tax and social security rules.

Specific terms and conditions of any relocation package, including duration of temporary housing and reimbursable expenses, will be detailed in the relevant offer documentation.

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Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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