ofertas de emprego: hr manager

About GIMM

The Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM) is a pioneering Portuguese private research foundation with an ambitious vision for fundamental scientific exploration and its profound impact on global health and well-being.

Founded in 2023, GIMM is the result of the merge of two leading research institutes, Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes (iMM) and Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC), and is dedicated to unraveling the fundamental mysteries of life while standing at the forefront of transdisciplinary research.

What GIMM seeks

At this moment, GIMM is opening an internal opportunity for a People Business Partner (PBP) to join the People & Culture Unit.

The PBP ensures the smooth functioning of day-to-day HR operations and acts as a bridge between the People & Culture team and the different areas across GIMM, namely Labs and Platforms.

This role is key to ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and a positive employee experience throughout the HR lifecycle.

Main responsibilities include:

• Preparing, managing and tracking employment contracts, amendments, and renewals;
• Supporting the opening and coordination of Calls, working closely with hiring managers and the People & Culture team;
• Ensuring data accuracy and maintenance in HRIS (Zoho People) and recruitment systems (Zoho Recruit);
• Handling daily employee requests and providing accurate, timely information and support;
• Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes, documentation and checklists;
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and standardization;
• Assisting in HR reporting, compliance and documentation control;
• Contributing to People & Culture initiatives related to culture, DEI, engagement and development.

Profile of Candidate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology or Social Sciences (or equivalent field).
• Proficiency in English, oral and written.
• Portuguese language skills are an asset.

Essential Skills

• Strong organizational and coordination abilities, with great attention to detail and follow-through;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels;
• Proactive, service-oriented mindset and genuine curiosity about people and culture;
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a structured and autonomous way;
• Familiarity with document handling, HR systems and data management tools;
• Strong sense of ethics, responsibility and confidentiality.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience in research institutes, academia or international organizations;
• Experience in HR operations, recruitment or contract administration;
• Knowledge of HRIS platforms such as Zoho People or Zoho Recruit;
• Analytical mindset and comfort with Excel or reporting tools;
• Understanding of Portuguese labour regulations.

What GIMM offers

GIMM offers outstanding working conditions within a collaborative and inclusive research environment.

This is a full-time internal position, with access to GIMM benefits such as Médis health insurance, meal allowance and other institutional perks.

The workplace will be divided between Lisbon and Oeiras campuses, with flexibility and regular on-site presence.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV (in PDF) to positions@gimm.pt with the Tittle " People Business Partner - name "by December 31, 2025.

Tipo de oferta: Integral/Full-time

Benefícios:

• Cartão/Ticket refeição
• Seguro saúde