Remote HR Specialist — Part-Time (Portugal)

Komodo Consulting; Portugal; Remote; EUR 22,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Komodo Consulting is seeking an HR Specialist (Part-time / Freelance) to manage Komodo Consulting's internal HR operations on a remote, flexible basis in Portugal. You will handle payroll inputs, onboarding and offboarding, holidays, and maintain HR records, ensuring compliance with Portuguese labour law and GDPR.

Strong organisation, discretion, and fluency in Portuguese and English are essential for success in this role; collaborate with management and external accounting firms.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in HR administration or generalist roles.
• Hands-on payroll, holiday management, onboarding/offboarding.
• Strong knowledge of Portuguese labour law and Social Security.
• Experience with employee insurance and benefits.
• Experience with external accounting firms.
• GDPR compliant handling of confidential data.
• Fluent Portuguese and English (minimum B2).

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly payroll inputs and coordinate with accounting firm for payroll processing.
• Review payslips and payroll documentation; prepare monthly salary payments for management approval.
• Manage holidays, absences, and leave records.
• Lead onboarding process including contracts, Social Security registration, insurance enrolment, and welcome information.
• Lead offboarding process including documentation, final settlements, insurance cancellations, and access/equipment checklists.
• Manage employee insurance and occupational health requirements.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation in a complete, organised, and up-to-date manner.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employees on HR-related questions and requests.
• Ensure compliance with Portuguese labour law and legal obligations, including Relatório Único.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of HR processes and tools.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll processing

Holiday management

Onboarding

Offboarding

Portuguese labour law

Social Security

Employee benefits

External accounting firms

HR software

GDPR compliance

Discretion

Interpersonal skills

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Portuguese

English (B2)

Tools

Payroll software

HR software

Accounting software

Job description

Komodo Consulting is seeking an HR Specialist (Part-time / Freelance) to manage Komodo Consulting's internal HR operations on a remote, flexible basis in Portugal. You will handle payroll inputs, onboarding and offboarding, holidays, and maintain HR records, ensuring compliance with Portuguese labour law and GDPR.

Strong organisation, discretion, and fluency in Portuguese and English are essential for success in this role; collaborate with management and external accounting firms.