In 1966 , in Marseille, Pierre Bellon laid the foundations of what would become Sodexo, guided by a simple yet powerful idea: improving everyday life through services that truly matter.

Today, Sodexo is a global leader in Food and Services , supporting people at every moment of life, at work, in schools, hospitals and communities. With 426,000 colleagues across 43 countries , we serve 80 million consumers every day, generating €24.1 billion in revenues. Our growth goes hand in hand with social and environmental responsibility, driven by our purpose : to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all.

About Sodexo Business Services (SBS)

Portugal is no exception! Seven years ago, we established Sodexo Business Services (SBS) , our shared service center. Here, you will have the opportunity to join various Financial teams such as Record to Report, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Financial Analysis, and Master Data , supporting European markets and ensuring business growth.

Join Us!

We are looking for talented professionals to be part of our team, bringing unique skills and perspectives to help us grow even further.

Senior HR Specialist

⚙ What will you do?

Manage the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding and contractual documentation to employee changes and offboarding.
Coordinate payroll activities with the external provider, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
Manage HR administration, including employee records, Time & Attendance, absences, benefits, and HR systems.
Ensure compliance with labour legislation and internal HR policies, preparing the required documentation and reports.
Analyse and report HR metrics, including FTE allocation, bonus calculations, and workforce data to support business decisions.
Coordinate occupational health, insurance, work accidents, and other employee welfare processes.
Act as the main HR point of contact, providing guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, processes, and people-related matters.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver an efficient and seamless employee experience.

What You Need to Succeed:

5+ years of experience in HR Operations, with solid exposure to payroll, employee administration, and HR data management.
Strong knowledge of labour law, payroll principles, GDPR, and HR compliance.
Experience working with HRIS and MS Office, particularly Excel;
PowerPoint is a plus.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
High level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail when handling confidential information.
Ability to work autonomously, manage complex HR cases, and drive continuous improvement.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills, with a customer-oriented mindset.
Ability to build trusted relationships, support change, and collaborate effectively across teams.

What we have to offer you?

Hybrid working model;
Flexible working hours;
Health & Life Insurance;
Meal allowance paid in Meal Card;
Additional Daysoff: extra vacation day, employee’s birthday, volunteering day;
Opportunity to grow professionally inside the Company;
Possibility to participate in multicultural projects;
Several internal activities aiming to promote our team´s wellbeing.

Apply now! Send your CV to Ver o e-mail no https://jobeax.com/link/uLIBHAOf1xkDdH0U with the job title in the subject line. Explore all our career opportunities here: Sodexo Careers .

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Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Sodexo is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

Data Privacy:

We respect your privacy. Your personal data will be used exclusively for recruitment purposes, processed under GDPR regulations, and treated confidentially. For further details, contact Ver o e-mail no https://jobeax.com/link/uLIBHAOf1xkDdH0U .

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