Strategic HR Partner for Growth & Engagement

Assa Abloy Ab; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Flexible scheduling

Structured onboarding

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems in Lisbon seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to lead the local HR agenda, develop and implement HR strategy, and drive organizational development, employee engagement and compliance. You will partner with leadership to align people solutions with business goals and manage recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and payroll collaboration with external providers.

The role requires knowledge of Portuguese labor law and strong communication across

Qualifications

• University degree in Human Resources Management or a similar field.
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner. Min 3 year’s.
• Knowledge of Portuguese labor law, personnel administration and HR practices (Legal & Compliance Awareness)
• Experience in an operational or manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at different management levels.
• High degree of independence, accountability and results orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the local HR agenda across business segment areas in alignment with the company's business objectives.
• Implement HR strategies that support organizational needs and future growth.
• Manage the entire employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management, succession planning and offboarding.
• Provide support to managers in people development, employee engagement, performance management and employee relations/conflict resolution.
• Support organizational change initiatives and workforce planning.
• Build and develop a corporate culture based on the company’s shared values.
• Support initiatives focused on employee engagement and effective internal communication.
• Contribute to strengthening the company's employer brand and creating a positive work environment.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with labor legislation, GDPR, internal policies and HR standards.
• Manage and update HR policies, processes and employment-related documentation.
• Support internal control mechanisms, audits and governance processes.
• Collaborate with management to promote workplace safety, employee health and overall well-being.
• Monitor key HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, headcount) and report results to management.
• Ensure effective administration of HR systems, personnel records and sensitive employee data.
• Coordinate payroll administration with external providers.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and administrative requirements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Operational execution

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independence & accountability

Results orientation

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Education

University degree in Human Resources Management or a similar field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems in Lisbon seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to lead the local HR agenda, develop and implement HR strategy, and drive organizational development, employee engagement and compliance. You will partner with leadership to align people solutions with business goals and manage recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and payroll collaboration with external providers.

The role requires knowledge of Portuguese labor law and strong communication across