ARC International Design Consultants is an independent architecture and design company, with offices in London and Lisbon, offering expertise in complex project planning and design by a diverse team of specialists.

Already with a strong portfolio of high-profile projects in the Middle East, Europe and Africa, our vision is to be at the forefront of international design.

• Designing projects of increasing scale, with huge social impact
• Working across multiple regions, markets, and sectors
• Part of the world's most ambitious future projects

Our multi-disciplinary team draws from a wealth of experience across all sectors to create engaging landmark spaces, venues and communities that are well considered, flexible and future oriented. We are proud to be a close, talented team that is committed to excellence and continual development.

See more at www.arc-idc.com

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We're seeking an experienced HR specialist to join our Lisbon office. This is a key position for us as we expand our team to hit our ambitious growth plan. Reporting to our HR Manager in London, the role will be responsible for day-to-day HR operations and act as a local HR contact and support for employees at ARC Lisbon office, covering a wide range of HR generalist areas such as handling employee relations, HR administration and compliance with local regulations, onboarding and offboarding, payroll coordination, L&D, performance management, and providing support for recruitment activities.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a local HR contact for ARC employees, addressing concerns and supporting resolutions
• Provide line managers with advice and support them on handling employee-related situations
• Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring GDPR and local legal compliance.
• Manage leave requests, absences, and maintain other personnel data through HR systems.
• Ensure adherence to ARC-IDC’s HR policies, in compliance with local Portuguese labour laws
• Manage employee benefits programs, such as health insurance.
• Assist with implementation of any new benefit schemes and Total Reward initiatives
• Coordinate performance management processes, including annual reviews, in collaboration with local managers and Corporate HR.
• Coordinate training and development programs for the employees, including the organization of legally required training, workshops and professional development opportunities.
• Take ownership of the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring proper documentation, orientation, and a smooth integration into ARC-IDC.
• Prepare and maintain necessary HR reports including data on staff turnover, employee engagement, and training metrics.
• Collaborate with the HR Manager to align local HR practices with ARC-IDC’s broader company objectives and corporate practices.
• Support employee retention and engagement strategies tailored to the Lisbon team.

Who we're seeking:

• Degree in HR Management, Law or other related, or non-related degree combined with substantial and relevant HR experience
• Strong English and Portuguese language skills
• 5-8 years of experience in an HR generalist role, preferably within professional services, architecture and design, or consultancy-focused environments.
• Strong knowledge of core HR functions including employee relations, payroll, compliance, L&D and performance management.
• Legal & Regulatory Knowledge: in-depth understanding of Portuguese labour laws
• Experience ensuring compliance with local legislation, including GDPR.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience maintaining accurate employee records and HR administration.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the UK-based HR team.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach to HR challenges and improvements.
• Experience with payroll systems and benefits administration.

If you're an experienced HR generalist, who wants to work with a collaborative, growing and high-performing team involved in world class architectural projects, we encourage you to apply today!