Porto - HR Officer

Heerema Marine Contractors; Porto; Híbrido; EUR 26 000 - 38 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Heerema Marine Contractors in Porto seeks an organized HR Officer to support day-to-day HR administration and local processes. You will act as a key contact for employees, managers and external providers, helping to set up and structure HR routines in a growing Porto office.

In this role you collaborate with international HR colleagues, ensure compliance with Portuguese labour legislation, and contribute to smooth onboarding and office operations in a hands-on, proactive environment.

Qualificações

• 3–5 years of experience in HR support, HR officer, or HR administration.
• Excellent communication in Portuguese and English.
• Understanding of Portuguese labour legislation or willingness to learn quickly.
• Experience with payroll processes and external providers.
• Strong organisational skills and proactive mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Act as first HR contact for employees and managers in Portugal.
• Support onboarding, contracts, mutations, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate HR administration and documentation.
• Coordinate with payroll and external HR service providers.
• Help set up HR processes and office policies for Porto.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day office operations.

Conhecimentos

Portuguese language skills

English language skills

HR administration

Office coordination

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Candidates must have a valid EU work authorization and be able to work in Portugal without visa sponsorship.

Great offshore projects start with great people.
As an HR Officer in our new Porto office, you play a key role in supporting and enabling the teams behind some of the most complex offshore projects in the world.

Your role in the story

We are looking for an organised and proactive HR Officer who gets energy from building something. At Heerema Marine Contractors, our people are at the centre of everything we do, and strong local HR support is essential to build a solid foundation.

In this role, you are one of the first HR representatives in Portugal. You support the Porto office in day-to-day HR and organisational matters, while helping to set up and structure local HR processes from the ground up. You combine HR administration with office coordination and act as the key point of contact for employees, managers and external providers.

You work closely with international HR colleagues and external partners, ensuring that local operations run smoothly and in line with policies and regulations.

What you will be working on

• Acting as the first point of contact for employees and managers in Portugal on HR-related topics
• Supporting and executing core HR processes (onboarding, contracts, mutations, offboarding)
• Preparing and maintaining accurate HR administration and documentation
• Coordinating and managing contact with external payroll and HR service providers
• Supporting compliance with local labour legislation and internal policies
• Assisting in setting up and improving HR processes, policies and ways of working for the Porto office
• Supporting managers with HR-related questions and practical issues
• Contributing to a smooth onboarding experience for new employees
• Coordinating office-related activities (facilities, suppliers, day-to-day operations)
• Ensuring a structured and well-organised working environment in a growing office.

Key ingredients for success

• 3–5 years of experience in an HR support / HR Officer / HR administration or office management role
• Excellent communication skills in both Portuguese and English.
• Solid understanding of Portuguese labour legislation (or willingness to develop this quickly)
• Experience working with payroll processes and external service providers
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A hands‑on, service-oriented and proactive mindset
• Ability to work independently and take ownership in a start‑up environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to act as a trusted point of contact
• Comfortable working in an international organisation

Your future colleagues

You will work closely with HR and recruitment colleagues across the organisation and support local managers and employees in Porto. You are a key link between the Porto office and the wider Heerema HR organisation.

At Heerema, we combine professionalism with personality. We believe great results come from people who take ownership, support each other and enjoy their work.

In Porto, you will play a key role in building the local organisation from the ground up.
You will have a broad and varied role with real impact, combining HR support, coordination and office management, while being supported by an experienced international HR organisation.

Candidates must have a valid EU work authorization and be able to work in Portugal without visa sponsorship.

A unique maritime adventureAt Heerema Marine Contractors, we deliver the world’s most challenging offshore projects in the energy sector. From designing and engineering to transporting, installing, and removing offshore structures, we make the impossible possible — safely and sustainably.

Our success is built on the expertise and dedication of our diverse team, working together across offshore, onshore, and office-based roles. We value teamwork, innovation, and a can‑do mindset, and we are proud of our culture where colleagues support and inspire each other to achieve excellence.

Join Heerema and become part of a world‑class team shaping the future of the offshore industry.

Information at a Glance

Highlights

At Heerema Marine Contractors, we offer offshore jobs, engineering careers, and office opportunities worldwide. Join our team and make the impossible possible.

Job Location: HMC Porto Business area: Human Resources Job Level: Intermediate