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As HR Business Partner, you will play a central role in managing all core HR activities for the Porto Support Office. This position requires a hands-on professional with strong operational experience across the full HR areas, including recruitment, employee relations, contract management, compliance, training, and day-to-day HR administration. Client Details Our client is an international industrial group currently investing in Portugal, with the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in the country and a Support Office in Porto. Description Support the setup and implementation of all core HR processes within the Support Office (employment contracts, onboarding, payroll coordination, time management, etc.); Create and maintain HR documentation, policies, and procedures in compliance with local labor legislation; Establish internal HR systems and ensure proper HR data management and reporting; Develop employee files, databases, and templates from the ground up; Manage full-cycle recruitment for the Support Office and the Factory, from defining job requirements to onboarding new employees. Contribute to workforce planning and ensure timely staffing to support operational ramp-up; Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related topics; Manage employment contracts, amendments, terminations, and ensure compliance with Portuguese labor law; Liaise with external legal advisors, payroll providers, and public authorities; Promote a positive and collaborative working environment aligned with company culture and values; Profile Minimum 8 years of professional experience in HR, preferably in an industrial or shared services environment; Proven experience in building HR structures or teams from scratch; Strong knowledge of Portuguese labor law and HR operational processes; Hands-on, pragmatic, and able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a service-oriented mindset; Fluent in English (written and spoken); Portuguese required. Job Offer Opportunity to work within a development sector; Collaborative and professional work environment.