HR Project Specialist - (Maternity Leave Cover)

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for an HR Project Specialist - (Maternity Leave Cover) to join our GBS People & Culture (P&C) team and lead key initiatives that shape our employee experience.

Estimated duration: April to November 2026!

Responsibilities - your mission

This role will focus on onboarding, partnerships management, employee experience and trainee/internship programs, alongside other HR projects. A strong emphasis on collaboration with the P&C team and with cross functional teams such as Communication, Transition and other business areas is key to driving the success of these initiatives.

Key responsibilities

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Onboarding experience - Manage and ensure a seamless onboarding journey that enhances new hire integration and engagement, collaborating closely with other colleagues within P&C, Team Leaders and other departments to ensure consistency across the employee lifecycle.

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Employee experience - Develop and implement initiatives that foster a positive, engaging and inclusive work environment, working alongside teams such as communication to ensure cohesive messaging.

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Trainee and internship programmes - Manage and enhance our trainee programs, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and working closely with our Recruitment team and other internal and external stakeholders, including universities.

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HR project implementation - Lead and support additional HR projects as required, collaborating with other departments to ensure smooth execution and respect for timelines.

Requirements

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Ideally 2 /4 years of experience in HR 

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Ability to think and act with a project management mindset, structuring initiatives with clear timelines, tasks and deliverables.

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Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams and manage multiple projects across departments

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Passion for creating a great employee experience and fostering a strong company culture through effective teamwork

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Strong stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills to work across teams

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Continuous Improvement driven mindset to refine HR initiatives 

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English 

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Ability to act independently by prioritising work, problem-solving and taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities.

Benefit

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 The chance to work in a multicultural environment.

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The opportunity to grow your skills and capabilities thanks to our Airbus learning offer (digital solutions, classroom sessions, certified training) and career opportunities across the globe.

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A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work.

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A modern office, well connected to public transportation.

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A motivated and fun crew to grow and build and shape the GBS together.

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An intense and exciting onboarding experience.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Portugal SA

Employment Type:
Fixed term

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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Programme & Project Management

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