People Manager - Portugal

Greater Lisbon Area | Confidential Search

Up to €60,000

We are supporting a confidential search for a senior People Manager to take full ownership of the people agenda for an established, internationally backed organisation operating in Portugal.

This is the most senior people role in the country, offering genuine autonomy, visibility, and influence. Reporting directly to the country lead, you will act as the primary people partner to the leadership team, with responsibility for shaping how people services support the business today and in the future.

The organisation is stable, values-led, and internationally connected, with an engaged workforce and a strong foundation already in place. The opportunity lies in building greater structure, insight, and consistency‑while preserving the culture that underpins its success.

Key themes of the role include:

End‑to‑end ownership of the People function in Portugal

Senior advisory partnership with the local leadership team

Oversight of people operations, systems, and compliance

Alignment with broader European and global people frameworks

Evolving the function towards a more data‑driven, forward‑looking model

This role will suit someone who:

Is a credible, experienced HR generalist ready to "own" a country agenda

Is comfortable operating with autonomy in a matrixed, international environment

Brings strong judgement, pragmatism, and stakeholder confidenceHas a solid understanding of Portuguese employment law

Is fluent in Portuguese and English

This is a rare opportunity to step into a discreet, high‑impact leadership role with scope to shape, influence, and leave a lasting mark‑within a stable and well‑supported international organisation.

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