Hr & Talent Acquisition Manager

Vida Plena is an innovative hospitality group founded in Lisbon in 2018, dedicated to making our guests and team feel truly at home. We pride ourselves on delivering warm, blissful experiences, fostering a diverse and inclusive atmosphere, serving top-quality fresh food, and providing exceptional service.

Our foundation is built on passion, respect, kindness, ambition, and modernity, alongside a commitment to joy, positive energy, and a laid-back approach to enjoying life's best moments. At Vida Plena, we embrace the true essence of hospitality while adhering to our core values, creating a fun, respectful, and loving environment for all.

️The Role

As an HR & Talent Acquisition Manager, your main focus will be owning the talent acquisition strategy across the company, leading end-to-end recruitment for roles in Portugal and internationally. You'll recruit the best talent to join our community and work closely with our managers to build strong, values-driven teams that reflect our culture of warmth, excellence, and care.

While recruitment is your core responsibility, we will welcome your ideas and collaboration on wider People and HR initiatives that contribute to the success and growth of our team.

This is a full-rounded HR role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys juggling multiple priorities, and is excited to work on several impactful and dynamic People projects

Your Key Responsibilities

- End-to-End Recruitment: Lead and manage the full recruitment life cycle for hospitality roles across front-of-house, back-of-house, and corporate functions. This includes job postings, sourcing candidates, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and supporting final hiring decisions from junior to senior levels.
- Coach Managers and Implement Recruitment Best Practices: Create and implement clear recruitment guidelines and handbooks to ensure consistency and excellence. Coach hiring managers on best practices, empowering them to make the best hiring decisions while staying aligned with our values and culture.
- Support Onboarding & Integration: Ensure a seamless and welcoming onboarding experience for new hires, setting them up for success from day one. Collaborate with the rest of the People team to ensure smooth transitions and engagement throughout the first 90 days and not only

What We Expect From You

- 3+ years of experience in HR, with a focus on talent acquisition - the hospitality industry is a plus
- Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and interview processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and senior leadership.
- Ability and passion to work in a fast-paced international environment.
- Work proficiency in both English and Portuguese
- Desire to be part of a growing People team where you need to wear multiple and collaborate closely with multiple initiatives

What You'll Love About Working Here

- A generous welcome at our venues — enjoy special discounts
- A bright, two-floor office in Cais do Sodré — with a big terrace and river view
- A private chef in the office — and free lunch every Wednesday
- Hybrid work model — a balance between office and home
- Up to 3 weeks/year working from abroad — log in from wherever inspires you
- Vida Plena Activities, every week — yoga, surf, kart racing, and more
- We care about wellness — supporting physical health through dedicated Studiorise spin classes, and mental well-being through our partnership with Mindpartner, offering access to a trusted psychologist network and supportive conditions.