HR Business Partner & Governance Specialist (f/m/div.)

The Bosch group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.

Since its inception, Robert Bosch, SA, based in Lisbon, has proudly served as the cornerstone of the Bosch Group's presence in Portugal. We excel in providing essential central services such as Accounting, Procurement, Communications, Legal and Marketing, firmly establishing our reputation as a leader in critical domains like Information Technology and Industrial Consultancy. Moreover, our strong dedication to our most invaluable asset, our people, lies at the very core of our mission.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.

As an HR Business Partner in Lisbon you will play a dual role, combining business partnering responsibilities, with a strong involvement in HR governance with the regional Iberia team. You will act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers in Lisbon, while driving consistency, compliance, and efficiency across HR policies and processes in Portugal. This position provides a unique opportunity to develop both business partnering advisory and governance expertise within a structured international environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic HR partner to managers and employees, supporting organizational and people-related topics
• Drive HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, transfers, offboarding, performance, and development activities
• Ensure effective implementation of HR policies and compliance with internal frameworks, labour law, and audit requirements
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and analytics to support decision-making and workforce planning
• Contribute to the design, standardization, and continuous improvement of HR policies, processes, and frameworks
• Support regional HR initiatives, including international mobility and cross-country alignment activities
• Translate people data and insights into actionable recommendations for business stakeholders

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Social Sciences, Management, or a related field.

Experience

• +5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner (HRBP), including exposure to governance topics
• Proven experience working in multinational organizations
• Experience in HR governance and labour law, including HR policies, compliance, reporting, audits, and internal controls

Know-how

• Strong understanding of HR processes and employee lifecycle management
• Knowledge of labour law and HR compliance frameworks
• Experience with HR systems (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors or similar)
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret HR metrics and workforce data
• Experience with HR reporting and dashboards; proficiency in Power BI or similar tools is considered a strong plus

Languages

• Fluent in English (mandatory)
• Spanish is a plus

Working Methods and Style

• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Structured and detail-oriented approach with high quality standards
• Business-oriented mindset with ability to balance strategy and execution
• Analytical thinking combined with strong problem-solving capability

Personality

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and build trust across all organizational levels
• Proactive, resilient, and collaborative mindset
• Comfortable working in a structured and governance-driven environment

Please note that your application for this position may be subject to a Pre-Employment Screening (PES). The PES process must be carried out for particularly sensitive positions to reduce security risks.

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Work #LikeABosch includes: 

⚖️ Flexible work conditions

🔀 Hybrid work system

🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world

🧑‍⚕️ Health insurance and medical office on site (general clinic)

📚 Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications

📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development

💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch

🏋️ Sports and health related activities (gym)

🚉 Great access to public transports

🅿️ Free parking lot

🍽️ Canteen

 

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