# HR Operations Specialist

**Company**: Catawiki
**Location**: Lisbon
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Human Resources

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## Description

At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary. We're a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects. Each week, more than 100,000 unique items are auctioned, all carefully curated by our in-house experts.

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Operations Specialist to join our People team in Lisbon. In this hybrid role, you'll support the People Operations Team with a full range of tasks related to our employee lifecycle processes while owning the accuracy and execution of our people operations.

## Responsibilities

- Manage a full range of day-to-day employee life cycle processes, including on-/off boarding, issuing contracts and amendments, and first-line support for employees' requests.

- Ensure our HR system is up to date and maintained accurately.

- Prepare and send employment agreements and change letters.

- Maintain and improve operational documentation, including policies and SOPs.

- Serve as a first point of contact for employee queries related to policies, benefits, leave, etc.

- Ensure compliance with local labor law regulations and CBAs, with a main focus on Portugal.

- Actively support the People Operations team in reducing administrative tasks via clearer processes and automation.

## Requirements

- 2+ years of experience in People Operations or similar roles.

- Fluency in English to a professional business level, both spoken and written.

- Hands-on experience managing high-volume onboarding and offboarding processes, ideally covering the full employee lifecycle.

- Strong knowledge of Portuguese HR Operations, including local HR processes, employment practices, and labour legislation.

- Knowledge of HR Operations in France, Italy, and/or other European countries is a plus.

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment, managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing needs.

- Proactive, hands-on, and solution-focused mindset, with a willingness to take ownership, solve problems, and go the extra mile.

## Benefits

- Create a visible impact by working at scale in a global organisation serving millions of customers across 80+ categories.

- Learn and grow through our Learning & Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programmes to support your career progression.

- A culture of connection defines us. We're a passionate, diverse team of 800+ Catawikians representing 60+ nationalities.

- Celebrate life's moments with us. You'll receive a €100 Catavoucher when you join, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an extra day off each year to 'Pursue Your Passion'.

## Skills

### Required
- HR Operations
- Employee Lifecycle Processes
- Compliance
- Labour Law Regulations
- Portuguese HR Operations

### Nice to have
- French
- Italian
- European HR Operations

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