HR Operations Specialist

Location: Hybrid role based in Lisbon, Portugal, requiring two fixed office days per week.

Company

hirify.global operates a marketplace for buying and selling special objects, with more than 100,000 curated items auctioned weekly and over 25 million objects sold.

What you will do

• Manage employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, contracts, amendments, and first-line employee support.
• Maintain accurate HR system data and prepare employment agreements and change letters.
• Maintain and improve HR policies, operational documentation, and SOPs.
• Answer employee questions about policies, benefits, leave, and related processes.
• Ensure compliance with local labor law and collective bargaining agreements, primarily in Portugal.
• Improve processes and reduce administrative work through clearer workflows and automation.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in People Operations or a similar role.
• Professional fluency in English, spoken and written.
• Hands-on experience with high-volume onboarding and offboarding, ideally across the full employee lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of Portuguese HR operations, employment practices, and labor legislation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced international environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing needs.
• Proactive, hands-on, solution-focused approach with ownership and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of HR operations in France, Italy, or other European countries.

Culture & Benefits

• Flat, international organization focused on ownership, impact, openness to change, and customer passion.
• Learning and Development initiatives, development plans, and mentorship programs.
• Inclusive and queer-friendly environment with colleagues representing more than 60 nationalities.
• €100 Catavoucher on joining, €50 Catavoucher on birthdays, an additional annual day off, and extra leave for work anniversaries and important life events; benefits may vary by location.
• Hybrid working model combining office-based and remote work, with a minimum of two office days per week unless otherwise specified.

Hiring process

• Apply with an English CV and cover letter.
• Application materials may be reviewed with the support of artificial intelligence tools, while hiring decisions remain with the recruitment team.