HR Advisor

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. Support the recruitment and ramp-up of approximately 200 blue- and white-collar employees .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSanta Maria da Feira • PortugalMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR Generalist functions, including recruitment, employee administration, and compliance with Portuguese labour law. Proficient in managing employee relations and supporting HR initiatives in a multicultural environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR Generalist ExperiencePortuguese Labour Law KnowledgeEmployee AdministrationRecruitment Process ManagementMS Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Employee Lifecycle ManagementPayroll CalculationPerformance ManagementWorkforce PlanningHR ReportingEmployee Development InitiativesAttention to DetailAutonomous WorkRecruitment ProcessesAbsence Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Work OrganizationStrong Social SkillsEmpathyCreativityHigh Initiative

Tools & Technologies

SAPSuccessFactors

Certifications & Qualifications

Higher Education

Industry Keywords

Logistics IndustryManufacturing IndustryMulticultural EnvironmentTemporary Employment AgenciesWorks Council

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the recruitment and ramp-up of approximately 200 blue- and white-collar employees
Work closely with temporary employment agencies
Provide hands-on HR support across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee administration, development, performance management, and offboarding
Advise managers and employees on HR matters, Portuguese labour law, company policies, and HR procedures
Manage local labour relations and maintain constructive relationships with employee representatives, Works Council, and/or trade unions
Coordinate HR administration and ensure accurate employee data and documentation with Payroll and the Shared Service Centre
Support workforce planning, absence and vacation management, HR reporting, and key people indicators
Coordinate employee development initiatives and support implementation of corporate HR policies and processes
Participate in local and international HR projects
Continuously improve HR processes as the Distribution Centre grows
Act as the main point of contact for day-to-day HR matters at the new Distribution Centre
Support the successful start-up of the Distribution Centre launching in August 2027

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant experience as HR Generalist, ideally in an international and multicultural environment
Excellent work organization skills, including accuracy, reliability, and attention to detail
Ability to work autonomously and set priorities
Fluent in English
Strong social and empathetic skills, with a high sense of discretion
Creativity and a high level of initiative
Higher education
Experience conducting recruitment processes at various organizational levels
Good working knowledge of Portuguese labour law
Basic knowledge of payroll calculation
Knowledge of personnel administration
Good command of MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Availability to travel, mainly at the beginning for onboarding purposes
Experience in the logistics/manufacturing industry is nice to have
Familiarity with SAP & SuccessFactors is nice to have
Experience in a multicultural, multinational environment is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, permanent employment contract
Competitive remuneration
Opportunity to work in a large, dynamically growing international company
Inclusive employer
International and multicultural work environment
Opportunity to participate in local and international HR projects