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HR Business Partner (Portugal)

On-site in Lisboa·Added 29 days ago

Alstom

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Work mode: On-site, Lisboa
English: Required
Other languages: Portuguese

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Extensive experience in HR Business Partner or HR Generalist roles, ideally within multinational environments
Strong knowledge of Portuguese labour law and experience handling complex employee relations matters
Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiation skills
Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate HR analytics into business actions
Experience supporting organizational change, workforce planning, and talent initiatives
Fluent English and Portuguese; Spanish is an advantage

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
Contribute to innovative projects
Utilise our cooperative working environment
Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage

Here, progress isn't always easy - the scale is massive, the tasks are complex - but the impact is real. Because when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects - that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.

The role

Req ID:521942

Job Title: HR Business Partner (Portugal)

More than a job: a mission

We're looking for an HR Business Partner to lead the People & Culture agenda in Portugal, partnering with leaders to drive organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, compliance, and business transformation. You will play a key role in shaping the employee experience while ensuring alignment between business priorities and people strategies. You'll work alongside people who show up with ownership, passion, and dedication - because they know what's at stake: the journey home.

What you'll do

Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on organizational design, talent management, workforce planning, and performance-related decisions
Lead employee relations activities and ensure compliance with Portuguese labour legislation and internal policies
Drive workforce planning, budgeting, organizational changes, and transformation initiatives
Localize and deploy global HR programs related to talent, leadership, engagement, and diversity & inclusion
Partner with employee representatives and works councils to foster constructive social dialogue
Monitor key HR metrics such as headcount, attrition, absenteeism, engagement, and performance, turning insights into action plans
Coach managers on leadership effectiveness, communication, employee development, and accountability

You'll work with sharp, committed teams across, engineering, operations and design - solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility.

How success is measured

Effective implementation of people strategies aligned with business objectives
Employee relations outcomes and compliance with labour regulations
Improvement in key HR KPIs such as engagement, attrition, absenteeism, and workforce effectiveness
Quality of partnerships with business leaders, employees, and employee representatives
Delivery and impact of talent, performance, and cultural initiatives

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

Application submission
Resume screening · With a Talent Acquisition
Initial interview
With a Talent Acquisition
Typically with Talent Acquisition.
Second interview
With a hiring manager
With the hiring manager.
References and background check
Selection and offer

Candidates not shortlisted receive a rejection email.
Hiring decision communicated within 45 days of the final interview (stated in adverts).

About Alstom

Alstom is a global leader in the rail industry, developing and marketing integrated systems for greener and smarter mobility. The company offers a broad portfolio including rolling stock, infrastructure, and digital rail solutions, with a mission to make rail the backbone of transportation. Alstom's operations span worldwide, providing sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.

In Spain, Alstom has a significant presence with multiple offices and facilities, including in Madrid, Barcelona, Valladolid, and other locations. The company is actively hiring for various roles in Spain, such as railway maintenance engineers, project managers, and technical specialists. Alstom's Spanish operations are involved in both manufacturing and maintenance activities, offering opportunities for international professionals in the rail sector.

Industry: Rail Manufacturing
Founded: 1928
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Valladolid and 3 more

Good to know if you are moving

Alstom has a strong presence in Spain with offices in Madrid, Barcelona, Valladolid, and other cities, offering numerous job opportunities in the rail sector.
The company provides roles in engineering, project management, and maintenance, with many positions requiring technical skills in railway systems.
Alstom's Spanish operations are involved in both manufacturing and maintenance, providing a diverse range of career paths for international professionals.
The company is committed to greener mobility, making it an attractive employer for those interested in sustainable transportation solutions.

In their own words

About the company & team

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85 000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

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