Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing all HR activities related to cross-border employment within Europe.
• Handling A1 certificate applications and related documentation.
• Managing social security registrations and international payroll compliance.
• Preparing and submitting payroll information to external accountants.
• Ensuring compliance with Portuguese and European employment regulations.
• Developing and implementing HR policies, processes, and best practices.
• Building, managing, and expanding an internal recruitment team.
• Leading international recruitment activities.
• Coordinating with accountants, legal advisors, government authorities, and external service providers.

Essential Experience

The ideal candidate must have proven experience in:

• Cross-border employment and international workforce management.
• A1 certificates and EU social security coordination.
• International payroll administration and social security contributions.
• HR compliance and employment legislation.
• Recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Building HR structures within a growing company.

Critical Requirement

This role requires extensive experience in recruiting and employing workers from third countries:

• Work permits and residence permit procedures.
• Immigration and visa processes.
• Compliance relating to non-EU workers.
• Onboarding and supporting international employees throughout the relocation and employment process.

This expertise is considered essential for the future growth of our business.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly independent and proactive.
• Entrepreneurial with a strong sense of ownership.
• Well-organized and process-driven.
• Able to communicate effectively with employees, management, government agencies, and external partners.
• Fluent in English. Portuguese is a strong advantage, and additional languages are welcomed.

Compensation & Opportunity

• Salary: €30k
• Performance-based bonus structure.
• Possibility of Equitity
• A unique opportunity to become a key member of a fast-growing international company and help shape its future.

We are looking for someone who can build and lead the HR function, rather than simply manage existing processes. The successful candidate will play a strategic role in the expansion of the company in Portugal.