People Manager - Portugal

Oakleaf Partnership; Lisboa; Vor Ort; EUR 54.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading international organization is seeking a Senior People Manager in Lisbon, Portugal, to take full ownership of the HR function. The role involves providing strategic partnership to the leadership team, overseeing people operations, and ensuring alignment with global HR strategies. Candidates should be experienced HR generalists, fluent in Portuguese and English, and comfortable working in a matrixed international environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence and shape the people agenda within a stable organization.

Qualifikationen

• Proven HR generalist experience to lead people agenda.
• Comfortable working independently with stakeholders.
• Strong grasp of Portuguese labor regulations.

Aufgaben

• Own the People function in Portugal.
• Partner with local leadership for HR advisory.
• Oversee operations and compliance in HR.
• Align with European and global HR frameworks.
• Evolve HR function to data-driven strategies.

Kenntnisse

Fluent in Portuguese

Fluent in English

HR generalist experience

Autonomy in a matrixed environment

Understanding of Portuguese employment law

Jobbeschreibung

Greater Lisbon Area | Confidential Search

Up to €60,000

We are supporting a confidential search for a senior People Manager to take full ownership of the people agenda for an established, internationally backed organisation operating in Portugal.

This is the most senior people role in the country, offering genuine autonomy, visibility, and influence. Reporting directly to the country lead, you will act as the primary people partner to the leadership team, with responsibility for shaping how people services support the business today and in the future.

The organisation is stable, values-led, and internationally connected, with an engaged workforce and a strong foundation already in place. The opportunity lies in building greater structure, insight, and consistency‑while preserving the culture that underpins its success.

Key themes of the role include:

• End‑to‑end ownership of the People function in Portugal
• Senior advisory partnership with the local leadership team
• Oversight of people operations, systems, and compliance
• Alignment with broader European and global people frameworks
• Evolving the function towards a more data‑driven, forward‑looking model

This role will suit someone who:

• Is a credible, experienced HR generalist ready to "own" a country agenda
• Is comfortable operating with autonomy in a matrixed, international environment
• Brings strong judgement, pragmatism, and stakeholder confidenceHas a solid understanding of Portuguese employment law
• Is fluent in Portuguese and English

This is a rare opportunity to step into a discreet, high‑impact leadership role with scope to shape, influence, and leave a lasting mark‑within a stable and well‑supported international organisation.