As HR Manager, you will play a critical role within the People Function and will support our businesses across Portugal. Working with the team, you will be responsible for a client group and will also work to support the Country People Leader on the implementation of the People Agenda and strategic priorities. You will need to understand and reflect on the local market perspective whilst respecting the value of enterprise-wide alignment where appropriate.  

We will count on you to:  

• Working with the team to deploy enterprise-wide HR programs and initiatives; 

• Provide guidance and support to managers across the full range of activities in the HR portfolio, including and not limited to performance management, skills and competence development and learning, succession planning, absent/leave management, change management, organizational effectiveness, compensation, benefits and total rewards including the year-end process; 

• Support employee relations matters including investigations, performance improvement processes, disciplinary actions, grievances, appeals etc.; where matters are more complex, you will engage with the Employee Relations CoE (Centre of Expertise) for advice and support; 

• Cultivate strong relationships with functional teams (Finance, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition and Benefits) and support the alignment between the people and business strategies; 

• In partnership with our Talent Acquisition team, participate occasionally in interviews if requested for very senior roles, as well as support People Managers with onboarding new hires ensuring that an appropriate plan for onboarding has been developed by the People Manager; 

• During organizational changes, coordinate necessary activity to support People Managers and affected colleagues including planning and execution of consultations with colleagues about changes affecting roles or terms of employment; 

• Consult and partner with the wider HR network and CoEs to determine best practices, continuously improve delivery methods, and especially consider country-specific nuances to guide local implementation; 

• Working with the team, in cooperation with the Country People Leader, and with support from our Centres of Expertise and the Compliance organisation, to ensure that regulatory and statutory requirements are met. 

What you need to have: 

• A bachelors’ degree; 

• 3+ years’ relevant work experience in HR alongside a requirement for suitable qualifications; 

• Effective communications and change management skills; 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with shifting priorities and a complex matrix organization; 

• Attention to detail with high personal work standards; 

• Strong analytical skills and numeracy. A previous experience in Total Rewards/Compensation and Benefits would be a strong plus; 

• Understanding of Portuguese Employment Law and Regulations; 

• Experience in supporting managers with employee relations case management; 

• Pragmatic with sound common sense; 

• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, discretion, and shareholders management skills; 

• Demonstrated ability to effectively coach managers at most levels in the business through all aspects of the employee life cycle including in more complex situations; 

• Experience of successfully supporting project/initiative implementation across a population of managers recognizing the broader business objectives. 

What makes you stand out? 

• Familiarity with HR system, like Workday or similar systems, and enthusiasm for learning new skills like Artificial intelligence; 

• HR related certifications; 

• Experience in financial or professional services firms. 

Why join our team: 

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders; 

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities; 

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.