HR Business partner

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the ,000 employees across 60+ countries).

Driven by a strong purpose, they design technologies that make buildings more comfortable, secure, and sustainable, actively helping to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprints worldwide.The Challenge: A New Finance SSC in LisbonTo support its continuous growth and strategic vision, the company is building a brand-new Finance Shared Services Center (SSC) in Lisbon.

This hub will become the engine of their international operations, centralizing key transactional processes (such as Accounting and Credit Management) for Europe and North America.Why join this project?This is a unique opportunity to join a global project from the ground up.

The company offers a true "small-big company" environment—combining the structural strength and stability of a worldwide leader with the closeness and agility of a human-sized team.This HR position is created to support the implementation and operational ramp-up of a Shared Service Center (SSC) handling transactional finance activities (P2P, R2R, O2C, Credit Management, Master Data) for the US/Canada and Europe regions over an 18-month period.

Key ResponsibilitiesTalent Acquisition and Recruitment

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to source candidates with the skills required for SSC functions (P2P, R2R, O2C, etc.).
• Manage candidate pipelines and ensure a smooth onboarding process.HR Administrative Support
• Ensure proper setup of contracts, payroll, and employee records for new hires aligned with local regulations and SSC standards.
• Facilitate international workforce mobility when applicable.
• Track employee data and maintain compliance with legal, tax, and procedural requirements across regions.Employee Development and Engagement
• Implement initiatives to build a strong organizational culture within the SSC.
• Develop and deliver onboarding programs tailored to the SSC environment and SAP requirements.
• Collaborate with the Finance HRBP to ensure employees benefit from career development plans, training, and performance management tools.
• Support managers in driving engagement and motivation within the team during periods of change.Operational HR Support for SSC
• Act as the key HR partner for employees working in the SSC platform, serving as the point of coordination between functional and geographic HR teams.
• Resolve day-to-day HR queries.
• Monitor HR performance metrics related to SSC staffing, turnover, and engagement.

Key CompetenciesTechnical Skills

• Strong knowledge of HR procedures including recruiting, compensation, workforce development, and compliance in Portugal
• Experience supporting transformation projects such as shared service implementation and ramp-up phases.
• Clear understanding of workforce planning, administrative HR frameworks, and employment regulations across multinational contexts.Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor and HR partner for managers and employees.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate across HRBP structures in Finance and Portugal.
• Flexibility and diplomacy managing multicultural and cross-regional interactions.Adaptability
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving environment with tight deadlines.
• Experience driving organizational change and navigating periods of transition.Languages
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Portuguese and/or French would be an advantage.