HR Generalist | German Speaker

Role Overview

Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys combining employee support, HR operations and recruitment in an international environment?

We are looking for an HR Generalist to join an international client in Porto. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the full employee lifecycle, ensuring effective HR administration, employee relations, recruitment coordination and compliance with HR policies and procedures.

The role requires a proactive, organised and service-oriented professional who can collaborate effectively with employees, managers and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employment changes, offboarding and HR documentation.
• Provide HR support to employees and managers, addressing HR enquiries and supporting employee relations matters.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including candidate communication, interview scheduling and offer preparation.
• Support compensation processes, payroll data accuracy and compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
• Prepare HR reports, coordinate training activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Management, Psychology or a related field (preferred)
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken (Mandatory)
• 3–5 years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar role, covering multiple HR disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of HR administration, employee relations, recruitment and HR reporting, with proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP SuccessFactors is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with a high level of confidentiality, autonomy and attention to detail