Role Purpose
The HR Specialist is responsible for driving and executing the full Talent & HR roadmap for the Ingenious Lion Tech Hub, acting as a strategic and operational partner to the team leaders while ensuring a strong employee experience.
This role combines HR operations, talent development, employee relations, and cultural initiatives, in close alignment with Publicis Groupe local team frameworks, supporting a fast-growing, agile, and international tech environment.
Admin & Compliance
- Full admission process
- Support international mobility and relocation processes
- Ensure compliance with Portuguese labor law and internal policies
- Support risk assessment, disciplinary processes and sensitive employee cases when required
Onboarding
- Support the end-to-end onboarding process for new joiners, from admission to Day One and first months
- Deliver and facilitate onboarding sessions
- Support team integration initiatives and structured follow-ups
- Monitor onboarding quality and employee experience during critical moments
People & Talent
- Support career and feedback frameworks
- Coordinate with team leads to ensure follow-up on action plans and results
- Support talent reviews, internal growth discussions and retention initiatives
- Contribute to talent presentations and internal communications
- Support international mobility and relocation processes
L&D
- Support skills development initiatives, with a focus on tech and future skills (AI tools, data, automation)
- Promote a culture of continuous learning, feedback and upskilling
Events & Engagement
- Support engagement initiatives aligned with the Tech Hub identity and Publicis Groupe values
- Organize, support and coordinate engagement activities such as team events, monthly recognition initiatives and hub-wide moments
- Contribute to employer branding and external communication initiatives
Qualifications
- Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Management or related field
- 2–3 years of experience in HR Generalist roles
- Previous experience in tech, digital or fast-paced environments (preferred)
- Knowledge of Portuguese labor law
- Experience working with HRIS and digital HR tools
- Hands‑on, structured and business‑oriented mindset
- Autonomy, ownership and problem‑solving ability
- Fluency in Portuguese and English (B2 or more – mandatory)
Why Join Us
- Growth Opportunities: You can advance in your career not only through the experience of working with major clients but also by accessing local and global training programs specialized according to your role, covering both technical and soft skills.
- Free Online Training: You can access unlimited courses from LinkedIn Learning and Udemy Catalogs through our artificial intelligence platform, Marcel.
- Work from anywhere: Telecommute up to 6 weeks from over 100 countries with our WorkYourWorld program.
- Work‑Life Balance: Hybrid work model, with one home office day per week. Flexible work start schedule.
At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of their background. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any individual’s status in any group or class protected by law.
If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.
This opportunity does not provide relocation support.