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12,000+ live jobsEmployee & Labor Relations Specialist or Manager
On-site in Lisbon·Full-time·Added 10 days ago (last checked 28 Oct)
Our summary
- Contract
- Full-time
- Languages
- Portuguese


This job advert was originally written in Portuguese.
Requirements
What we're looking for
competências
Degree in Labor Sciences, Law, or Labor Relations;
8 years of experience in Employee Relations / Labor Relations;
Strong knowledge of Portuguese labor legislation;
Proven experience with:
Disciplinary processes
Union relations and negotiations;
Policy development and compliance;
Fluent in Portuguese and English.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
main benefits
Benefits:
Meal allowance: 7.63€/working days.
Health insurance.
The role
In partnership with a leading company in Portugal, we are recruiting for the position of Employee & Labor Relations Specialist or Manager.
What you'll do
responsabilidades chave
Lead and manage Employee & Labor Relations policies, ensuring compliance with Portuguese labor law and global standards;
Act as the escalation point for complex employee relations matters, providing expert guidance to HR, Legal, and business stakeholders;
Drive end-to-end disciplinary processes, ensuring consistency, fairness, and legal compliance;
Manage relationships with unions and employee representative bodies, including negotiations and ongoing engagement;
Conduct investigations (including Business Ethics Line cases) and support audits and compliance initiatives;
Develop, review, and implement HR policies aligned with evolving legislation and business needs, leveraging tools such as Workday and SharePoint for case management and reporting.