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Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
Portugal only
Employer listed it 2 days ago · Added yesterday
First listed 2 days ago.
Salary
€25k per year
Location
Portugal only
Timezone
CET ±2
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Operations
Stated by the employer in the job description
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in Portugal. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Portugal, Remote"
- Job description states: "based in Spain"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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About the role
HR Operations Specialist
Location: Remote (Within +/- 2 hours of CET) Contract type: Full-time Starting Salary: €25K gross per annum subjected to Experience, skills and Location
Not Your Typical Workplace…
Tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Imagine a World without borders, where opportunities are endless. That's the future of work, and what we are building at WorkMotion. Our remote-first team spans across the world, helping companies hire, onboard, and manage talent internationally through smart, flexible workforce solutions. Fast-paced, people-driven, and globally connected — we empower businesses to build teams without borders.
More Than a Role
We don’t just need a HR Operations Specialist — we need someone who is organised, customer-focused, and passionate about delivering an exceptional employee experience. We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, navigating HR processes, and ensuring every interaction is accurate, compliant, and delivered with care. You will work with employment matters across multiple European countries, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders in a truly international environment.
This isn’t a role for someone who wants to stay in their lane. You’ll be at the center of it all — supporting employees and clients throughout the employment lifecycle, coordinating with multiple internal teams, and helping ensure our HR operations run smoothly, efficiently, and compliantly across different countries. — ensuring everything you touch is customer-centric, compliant, efficient, impactful and aligned with our wider goals.
You won’t be a solo operator. You’ll collaborate with clients, employees, leadership, legal, payroll, finance, product, and external partners, bringing everything together to ensure consistency, impact, and momentum across the board.
Where Responsibility Meets Real Opportunity…
Support HR Operations across assigned countries, managing onboarding and employee lifecycle activities while serving as a key point of contact for clients and employees on day-to-day HR matters.
Ensure compliance with local employment laws and internal processes by following country-specific requirements, identifying potential risks, and escalating complex issues where appropriate.
Deliver a high-quality employee and client experience by resolving HR queries, supporting key employment events, and providing timely, accurate, and customer-focused solutions.
Execute HR processes efficiently and accurately while contributing to continuous process improvements, standardisation, and operational excellence across multiple countries.
Collaborate with Legal, Payroll, Finance, Product, and external partners to ensure smooth delivery of HR services and accurate execution of employee lifecycle activities.
Support reporting, audits, HR administration, knowledge management, and operational projects that contribute to the success and growth of the business.
What It Takes to Make an Impact Here…
3+ years of experience in HR Operations, Employee Lifecycle Management, HR Advisory, or a similar client-facing HR role.
Good working knowledge of employment law and HR practices, with the ability to confidently manage onboarding, employee lifecycle processes, and day-to-day HR operations.
Ability to balance customer needs, compliance requirements, and business objectives in a fast-paced international environment.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Fluent in English and German (written and spoken).
Bonus Points If You Bring…
Experience working in an Employer of Record (EOR), global mobility, payroll, or international HR environment.
Experience supporting multinational clients across multiple jurisdictions.
Requirements
- ·Not Your Typical Team…
- ·The Perks of Being Here…
- ·Your well-being is our priority: We know mental health matters, which is why we offer a dedicated Well-Being Day—a full day off just to recharge and relax.
- ·Get fit and stay active: Whether it’s yoga, weightlifting, or a quick jog—work out on your terms, at a discount with our subsidised gym memberships.
Benefits
- ·Your well-being is our priority: We know mental health matters, which is why we offer a dedicated Well-Being Day—a full day off just to recharge and relax.
- ·Get fit and stay active: Whether it’s yoga, weightlifting, or a quick jog—work out on your terms, at a discount with our subsidised gym memberships.
- ·Learn, grow, and develop: We believe in constant growth. With our Training & Development Allowance, you’ll have all the opportunities you need to keep expanding your skills and knowledge.
- ·Stay connected: Take part in exciting annual team meetups!
- ·Diversity is our superpower: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at WorkMotion, mentioning your remote working experience and working hours (CET ±2).
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
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