Senior Talent Partner (fixed-term) (m/f/d)

Jobgether; Portugal; Remote; EUR 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within Europe

International, multicultural team

Annual camper budget

Coverflex discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Jobgether partner seeks a Senior Talent Partner to lead strategic HR partnering and end-to-end recruitment across an international environment. You will advise leaders, shape talent strategies, and advance AI-powered HR initiatives while supporting the entire employee lifecycle.

You will collaborate with managers to optimize hiring, onboarding, development, and offboarding while driving organizational change and building strong relationships across teams in a dynamic, multinational setup.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience in Human Resources, with demonstrated expertise in both talent acquisition and HR/People Business Partnering.
• Strong understanding of the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, employee development, and offboarding.
• Proven experience advising, coaching, and supporting managers, with the confidence to handle sensitive employee matters and complex HR situations.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with leadership teams while providing constructive feedback, challenging existing practices, and supporting effective decision-making.
• Experience working in international or multi-country environments, with the ability to navigate different organizational structures and cultural contexts.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and labour law across different countries is an advantage.
• Active experience using AI-powered tools in HR, with a genuine interest in discovering new applications, developing automations, and simplifying existing workflows.
• Strong adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-changing business environment, quickly understand new challenges, and guide teams through organizational change.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, combined with a structured, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to balance employee needs and business priorities.
• Business-fluent English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• German language skills are considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR partner and trusted advisor to leaders and employees across headquarters departments, providing guidance throughout the entire employee lifecycle.
• Support managers with recruitment activities, from workforce needs clarification and role definition to interview processes, candidate evaluation, and offer management.
• Empower hiring managers to take ownership of recruitment by implementing efficient hiring processes, improving interview skills, and providing practical guidance throughout the selection process.
• Coach, challenge, and support leaders in developing their management capabilities and becoming effective role models for their teams.
• Advise managers on complex employee relations matters, including performance management, performance improvement plans, challenging conversations, and employee exits.
• Provide comprehensive People and Culture support across recruitment, onboarding, employee development, performance management, retention, and offboarding.
• Drive the adoption of AI-powered tools and automation within HR operations, integrating innovative solutions into daily workflows to improve efficiency and simplify processes.
• Identify new opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence and automation to optimize recruitment activities and broader HR processes.
• Support organizational development and change management initiatives, helping managers and employees navigate evolving business needs and organizational changes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR practices, ensuring processes remain efficient, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Talent acquisition

HR business partnering

People development

AI in HR

Employee lifecycle

Change management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Talent Partner (fixed-term) (m/f/d) based in Portugal.

Are you an experienced HR professional passionate about talent acquisition, people development, and creating impactful employee experiences? This role offers an exciting opportunity to combine strategic recruitment expertise with hands-on HR business partnering in a dynamic, international environment. You will act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, supporting the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to development and offboarding. You will empower leaders to build strong teams, improve hiring practices, and navigate complex people-related challenges with confidence. You will also play a key role in modernizing HR operations by integrating AI-powered tools and automation into everyday processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and forward-thinking HR professional who enjoys driving change, building relationships, and contributing to a growing organization.

Accountabilities:

• Act as a strategic HR partner and trusted advisor to leaders and employees across headquarters departments, providing guidance throughout the entire employee lifecycle.


• Support managers with recruitment activities, from workforce needs clarification and role definition to interview processes, candidate evaluation, and offer management.


• Empower hiring managers to take ownership of recruitment by implementing efficient hiring processes, improving interview skills, and providing practical guidance throughout the selection process.


• Coach, challenge, and support leaders in developing their management capabilities and becoming effective role models for their teams.


• Advise managers on complex employee relations matters, including performance management, performance improvement plans, challenging conversations, and employee exits.


• Provide comprehensive People and Culture support across recruitment, onboarding, employee development, performance management, retention, and offboarding.


• Drive the adoption of AI-powered tools and automation within HR operations, integrating innovative solutions into daily workflows to improve efficiency and simplify processes.


• Identify new opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence and automation to optimize recruitment activities and broader HR processes.


• Support organizational development and change management initiatives, helping managers and employees navigate evolving business needs and organizational changes.


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR practices, ensuring processes remain efficient, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in Human Resources, with demonstrated expertise in both talent acquisition and HR/People Business Partnering.


• Strong understanding of the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, employee development, and offboarding.


• Proven experience advising, coaching, and supporting managers, with the confidence to handle sensitive employee matters and complex HR situations.


• Ability to build trusted relationships with leadership teams while providing constructive feedback, challenging existing practices, and supporting effective decision-making.


• Experience working in international or multi-country environments, with the ability to navigate different organizational structures and cultural contexts.


• Knowledge of employment legislation and labour law across different countries is an advantage.


• Active experience using AI-powered tools in HR, with a genuine interest in discovering new applications, developing automations, and simplifying existing workflows.


• Strong adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-changing business environment, quickly understand new challenges, and guide teams through organizational change.


• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, combined with a structured, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach.


• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to balance employee needs and business priorities.


• Business-fluent English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• German language skills are considered an advantage.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: Annual gross salary ranging from €36,000 to €46,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and the level of responsibility.


• Salary transparency: Clearly defined salary bands designed to promote fairness and transparency throughout the compensation process.


• Remote working flexibility: Opportunity to work remotely within Europe.


• International work environment: Join a growing, multicultural team with a collaborative atmosphere and flat organizational structures.


• Strong team spirit: Enjoy a supportive working culture, regular team events, shared sports activities, barbecues, and informal after-work gatherings.


• Annual camper budget: Receive a dedicated yearly camper budget to enjoy travel experiences and explore new destinations.


• Exclusive discounts: Access Coverflex benefits and special discounts for family and friends.


• Professional development: Strengthen your expertise in strategic HR, leadership coaching, talent acquisition, and AI-driven HR innovation.


• Meaningful responsibilities: Take ownership of key People and Culture initiatives and contribute directly to improving employee and leadership experiences.


• Fixed-term opportunity: Approximately 12-month contract covering parental leave, offering valuable experience in an international People and Culture team.

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