Senior HR Manager

Emotion Mobility is a PSG-backed global SaaS leader in fleet and mobility management, powering rental, leasing, subscription, and chauffeur operations for hundreds of enterprise clients across 600,000+ vehicles worldwide. Our platforms - Rentway and Carpro - are trusted by leading mobility brands such as Volkswagen, Ford, Europcar, and Hertz, helping them optimize operations and scale with confidence.

We operate in a high-growth phase with a target of €50M ARR by 2030, strong Net Revenue Retention, and double-digit EBITDA margins. With offices in Lisbon, Pune, Dubai and Amsterdam and a presence in 90+ countries, we combine global scale with local execution.

As a product-led company, we move fast, ship continuously, and focus relentlessly on solving real customer problems - replacing legacy tools with modern, high-performance software built for the mobility industry.

Your Mission Build and lead a unified HR function that lets Emotion scale confidently across Portugal, the Netherlands, India, and the UAE, ensuring every employee is supported by consistent, locally compliant HR practices, while acting as a trusted partner to the CEOs on the people decisions that shape the company's growth.

What You'll Do

Head of HR for a 150-person company across four countries: Portugal, Netherlands, India, and UAE; reporting directly to the CEO;

Responsible for the full HR function across all offices, including compliance with four distinct labor frameworks (Portuguese, Dutch, Indian, and UAE), multi-market compensation and grading, payroll, and employee data governance under GDPR and equivalent local regulations;

Manage and develop local HR teams in Lisbon and India. Oversee recruitment, onboarding, management, and employee relations across all markets. Handles international mobility, work permits, and cross-border processes;

Acts as strategic HR partner to executive leadership on organizational design, headcount planning, and workforce decisions.

What We're Looking For Mandatory

5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years leading HR across multiple countries or regions:

Solid working knowledge of Portuguese labor law plus demonstrated ability to operate across other jurisdictions' labor frameworks (Dutch, Indian, and/or UAE experience is a strong plus);

Hands-on experience with multi-market compensation and grading design, payroll oversight, and HR data governance under GDPR or equivalent regulations;

Proven track record managing and developing HR teams, including remotely across different countries and cultures;

Comfortable acting as a strategic partner to executive leadership on organizational design, headcount planning, and workforce strategy, not only on HR operations;

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at C-level;

Fluent in English; Portuguese fluency required, additional languages a plus given the multi-country scope;

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification in HR is a plus.

Why Join Us

Competitive salary with a permanent full-time contract;

Work-life balance that works for you, with Friday afternoons off to start your weekend early;

Your birthday off - celebrate your day, your way;

Flexible benefits designed around your wellbeing;

Private healthcare for you and your children;

Referral bonus program - bring great people, get rewarded;

Two paid days per year for volunteering or charity work;

Enjoy free coffee, fresh fruit & monthly team lunches;

Join a global, fast-moving team full of energy and ambition, where you can grow in a culture that champions learning, development and continuous progress.

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