ER & Policies Associate Manager

Accenture Portugal

Remoto

Running a world class, global business of more than 700,000 people requires specialized skills and capabilities. Our Corporate Functions workforce is the lifeblood of the company and helps Accenture run like clockwork. As an organization, we embrace change and collaborate to help clients accelerate their digital journeys and create lasting, 360-degree value for all stakeholders across their enterprises—as well as our own. Accenture Corporate functions, spanning across seven functional areas – Human Resources, Finance, Geographic Services, Marketing & Communications, Legal, Information Security and CIO Organization - powers Accenture’s ability to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Join the heart and soul of Accenture, partnering with our extraordinary people to bring innovation into every organization.

We are looking for an Employee Relations & Policies Associate Manager to deliver all employee and labor relations. The main functions are:

Lead and manage Employee & Labor Relations policies, ensuring compliance with Portuguese labor law and global standards

Act as the escalation point for complex employee relations matters, providing expert guidance to HR, Legal, and business stakeholders

Drive end-to-end disciplinary processes, ensuring consistency, fairness, and legal compliance

Manage relationships with unions and employee representative bodies, including negotiations and ongoing engagement

Conduct investigations (including Business Ethics Line cases) and support audits and compliance initiatives

Develop, review, and implement HR policies aligned with evolving legislation and business needs, leveraging tools such as Workday and SharePoint for case management and reporting

Degree in Labor Sciences, Law, or Labor Relations

+8 years of experience in Employee Relations / Labor Relations

Strong knowledge of Portuguese labor legislation

Proven experience with:

Disciplinary processes

Union relations and negotiations

Policy development and compliance

Fluent in Portuguese and English