HR Partner

At Thales, we support defence and armed forces by delivering advanced systems across land, sea, and air, helping them succeed in critical missions.

Main Purpose

You will support managers and employees throughout the entire employee lifecycle, providing guidance on topics like performance, development, engagement, and employee relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support hiring needs to ensure the right people are in place

• Help identify training and development needs for teams

• Assist with salary reviews and compensation processes

• Manage employee mobility (internal moves, international opportunities)

• Ensure training plans are implemented

• Support payroll-related activities

• Coordinate temporary staff recruitment

• Advise managers and employees on development and career plans

• Promote team motivation and support managers in leading their teams

• Support performance management, feedback, and talent reviews

• Handle employee relations topics (conflicts, terminations, etc.)

• Ensure all HR processes are followed (e.g. target setting, development plans, exits)

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration or a related field

• Previous experience in HR Business Partner role

• Strong knowledge of HR processes (performance management, compensation, employee relations, talent development)

• Experience supporting managers and employees in a fast-paced environment

• Good understanding of labour law (preferably in Portugal/Spain context)

• Experience with HR systems (e.g. Workday or similar)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage multiple topics and stakeholders simultaneously

• Problem-solving mindset and ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion

• Proactive and hands-on approach

The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies.

In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion.
 

For our more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries we open up visionary perspectives, realise individual career paths and enable creative freedom. This is achieved with courage, versatility and the firm intention to make the demanding challenges of our time safer and more inclusive. With our sustainable value-focused management we support diversity actively.

Say HI* – Your journey to us

At times of change our international teams are ready to meet the complexity of today with the industry-leading technologies of tomorrow. Will you be part of it? Your contact Cláudia Gaio is looking forward to your online application on our Career portal.

Cláudia Gaio – Talent Acquisition Partner

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