Senior HR Specialist

In partnership with one of our clients, a leading german automotive company, Randstad is recruiting for a Senior HR Specialist position.

Company Description :

They are a part of a strong international team and a leading player in the commercial vehicle manufacturing and transport solutions sector. As part of a global group, they are commited to innovation, operational excellence, and shaping the future of mobility.

Their newly established Global Business Services (GBS) united is dedicated to optimizing and streamlining end-to-end business processes across finance, human resources, sales support, and procurement. With delivery centers spanning multiple locations worldwise, they focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement to ensure seamless service delivery.

GBS plays a strategic role in the company's long-term success, actively contributing to its growth and development.

By joining them, you will be a part of a forward-thinking team that drives impactful change and supports a dynamic operational environment.

• The HR Senior Specialist plays a key strategic role in aligning HR functions with business objectives, working closely with Human Resources department in HQ and GPOs. This position is responsible for overseeing recruitment, employee development, onboarding, and employer branding initiatives. The HR Senior Specialist ensures compliance with labor laws, manages compensation & benefits and leads talent management strategies.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

Recruitment, Employer Branding, and Onboarding:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes
• Develop and implement onboarding programs
• Organize internships and collaborate with universities
• Plan and coordinate internal and external employer branding events (e.g., job fairs, industry competitions)
• Manage, oversee and suggest improvements to the Applicant Tracking System, including implementing new functionalities

HR Services:

• Address employee inquiries through Helpdesk and direct interactions
• Manage administrative and contractual processes
• Maintain accurate personnel records in the ERP system
• Manage employees’ time, absenteeism, and sick leaves
• Collaborate with government offices and relevant institutional entities (e.g. IEFP) regarding HR matters

Compensation and Benefits:

• Manage employees’ benefits (e.g. select benefits, update benefits platform, manage billing)
• Conduct salary analysis against market data and support salary strategy and budget
• Monitor and optimize the compensation system, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with company budget

Training & Development:

• Identify and analyze training needs in partnership with management
• Prepare and manage the annual training plan and budget
• Coordinate training sessions and support post-training activities such as certification, and registration in the HR system
• Facilitate talent management initiatives, identifying development paths and supporting periodic employee evaluations

Reporting & Compliance:

• Prepare reports and KPIs for management and headquarters
• Update internal regulations, procedures, and instructions
• Provide data and documentation for audits and internal controls
• Coordinate employee satisfaction surveys and act on feedback

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate actively in departmental and company-wide HR projects

If you have:

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Economics, Psychology, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in HR; experience in GBS environment is a plus
• Experience managing recruitment, employee development, and compensation and benefits processes

Skills and Competences

• Strong knowledge of labor law, HR management, and training processes
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Effective collaboration, communication, and customer service orientation
• Continuous improvement mindset with openness to change and a proactive approach to promoting best practices across the organization

Additional Information

• Language proficiency: Portuguese and English at a B2 level; knowledge of German is a plus
• Good understanding of tax policies and regulatory requirements in HR

Benefits:

• Working in a dynamic environment with vibrant team spirit
• Career opportunities within the company
• Home office policy of 2 days / week
• Additional days off on Dec 24th and 31st
• Birthday off
• Referral Bonus
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance, extended to family members