We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Operations Generalist to support HR and office operations in Portugal. This role combines hands-on HR administration responsibilities with broader operational and office support tasks in a dynamic and international environment.
You will play an important role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, accurate HR processes, and a positive employee experience.
HR Operations Generalist
Portugal, Lisbon, Porto
Full-time
Permanent employee
25,000 - 28,000 € per year
Job summary (Short promotional text)
Your mission (What are you going to do in text) summarised down below
Ensure efficient and compliant HR and office operations by supporting employee lifecycle processes, payroll coordination, administrative workflows, and local office management activities.
Your tasks 1st part (in max 4 bullets)
• Manage HR administration activities including onboarding, offboarding, contracts, and employee documentation
• Support payroll and benefits coordination with external providers
• Maintain and update employee records and HR systems (Personio)
• Handle leave administration, reimbursements, and operational HR support tasks
• Support payroll and benefits coordination with external providers
• Maintain and update employee records and HR systems (Personio)
• Handle leave administration, reimbursements, and operational HR support tasks
Your tasks 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)
• Support office operations including suppliers, facilities, and administrative coordination
• Track invoices, expenses, and other office-related administrative processes
• Act as a first point of contact for employees regarding HR and office-related questions
• Support internal processes, compliance activities, and team engagement initiatives
• Track invoices, expenses, and other office-related administrative processes
• Act as a first point of contact for employees regarding HR and office-related questions
• Support internal processes, compliance activities, and team engagement initiatives
Your profile 1st part (in max 4 bullets)
• 1–4 years of experience in HR administration, HR operations, or office operations roles
• Exposure to payroll coordination, contracts, and employee administration
• Strong attention to detail and structured way of working
• Comfortable handling operational and administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Exposure to payroll coordination, contracts, and employee administration
• Strong attention to detail and structured way of working
• Comfortable handling operational and administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment
Your Profile 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)
• Experience with HR systems (e.g. Personio) and good Excel skills
• Strong communication skills in English (mandatory)
• Proactive, reliable, and service-oriented mindset
• Experience in an international or multi-country environment is a plus
• Strong communication skills in English (mandatory)
• Proactive, reliable, and service-oriented mindset
• Experience in an international or multi-country environment is a plus
Why us? (What do we offer) 1st part (in max 4 bullets)
• International and collaborative work environment
• Broad and hands-on role with exposure to HR and operations
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of PNO Portugal
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Broad and hands-on role with exposure to HR and operations
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of PNO Portugal
• Flexible hybrid working model
Why us? (What do we offer) 2nd part (in max 4 bullets)
• Dynamic and supportive team culture
• Learning and development opportunities
• High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Competitive salary package between €25,000–€28,000 gross/year, aligned with experience and background
• Learning and development opportunities
• High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Competitive salary package between €25,000–€28,000 gross/year, aligned with experience and background
About us
PNO Innovation is the leading innovation and funding consultancy in Europe. With our broad sector expertise, and more than 40 years of experience in national and European grants, we help give space to good ideas and make innovation happen.
PNO Innovation employs more than 600 professionals across offices throughout Europe: Belgium, Germany, France, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the UK. What started more than 40 years ago as a student project in the Netherlands has grown into a European industry leader with a focus on creating sustainable impact.
PNO Innovation employs more than 600 professionals across offices throughout Europe: Belgium, Germany, France, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the UK. What started more than 40 years ago as a student project in the Netherlands has grown into a European industry leader with a focus on creating sustainable impact.