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Human Resources Manager

Lisbon, Lisbon Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking a strategically minded Human Resources Manager to lead the people function within a global, innovation-driven organization, partnering closely with senior leadership to shape and deliver a high-impact people agenda, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and ensure best-in-class, compliant HR practices.
  • This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth.
  • Joining this company will allow you to contribute to impactful project.

About Our Client

This client is a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative medicines. The organization takes a long-term perspective in its endeavors to improve health and well-being worldwide.

Job Description

  • Define and execute the local HR strategy and operating model, ensuring alignment with global and regional frameworks.
  • Lead all HR activities end-to-end, including talent, compensation & benefits, employee relations, and HR operations, ensuring efficiency and excellence.
  • Ensure full compliance with labor legislation, corporate policies, and ethical standards, acting as the senior HR authority at country level while managing key external stakeholders.
  • Drive organizational effectiveness through talent management, leadership development, succession planning, and change initiatives.
  • Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and complex people-related matters.
  • Oversee HR governance, including budgeting, headcount planning, internal controls, and data management.
  • Lead and develop the local HR team, while contributing to regional initiatives and broader HR transformation efforts.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field, with extensive experience in multinational and highly regulated environments.
  • Strong expertise across core HR functions (labor law, talent, OD, rewards), combined with solid business, financial, and operational acumen.
  • Strategic partner to senior leadership, with proven experience in change management, transformation, and navigating matrix organizations.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with a strong focus on people and results.
  • Resilient, proactive professional with high ethical standards and strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
  • Native Portuguese and fluent English.

What's on Offer

  • Attractive benefits package aligned with the responsibility of the role.
  • Integration into a people-focused organization that invests in continuous development, with access to specialized training, professional support, and real opportunities for progression.



Contact
Pedro Borges Caroço
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7041458

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Subsector
Human Resources Subsector
Industry
Life Sciences
Location
Lisbon
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Pedro Borges Caroço
Job reference
JN-062026-7041458
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