Specialist, People Services

Join Hikma Portugal – We're Hiring a Payroll Specialist!

Location: Terrugem, Sintra

Department: People Function

Job Type: On-site, Full-time

Level: Specialist

At Hikma Pharmaceuticals, our mission is to make high-quality medicines accessible to those who need them. With a robust global presence and a dedication to excellence, Hikma has become a trusted name in pharmaceuticals, improving lives across more than 50 countries. Hikma Portugal plays a strategic role in supporting our injectables business and our people agenda in Europe.

We’re looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Specialist, People Services, to join our People Function team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are driven to enhance employee experiences through effective rewards, benefits, and performance frameworks — this is the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do

As a People Services Specialist, you will:

• Organize and maintain employee´s records related to hiring, termination, leaves, transfers and promotions;
• Perform all payroll-related tasks, including income, deductions and monthly variable control, ensuring data accuracy;
• Align and share payroll information with the Treasury department before each payroll cycle;
• Manage post-payroll activities, including statutory and corporate matters;
• Support through ticket service, presential or via phone employees´ requests;
• Manage labor relations and union-related matters;
• Clarify labor law questions and payroll-related variables, seeking external legal advice when necessary;
• Compile and submit mandatory reports to official entities (e.g., GEP, Social Security, Tax Authorities), ensuring legal compliance;
• Send monthly reports to partner entities (e.g., unions, insurance companies) and respond to internal statistical requests;
• Support Manager, Operations in Internal and External Audits
• Prepare functional requirements and support system integrations to optimize processes and ensure data reliability;
  
  
  

What You Bring

• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar HR roles
• Degree in Human Resources Management or other Social Sciences or administrative equivalent discipline
• Strong knowledge of Portuguese labor law
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in English Language is a must
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication;
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
  
  
  

Why Join Hikma Portugal?

• Be part of a global pharmaceutical leader committed to impact and innovation
• Contribute to purpose-driven work that directly supports employee engagement and wellbeing
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with international exposure
• Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities