Senior HR Business Partner

About the company We believe in the positive power of energy – and in people who are ready to shape the future with their ideas and dedication. That's why we established the EnBW Tech Hub in Portugal to drive innovation and develop digital solutions that support the energy transition and improve the way we work. As a key pillar of EnBW's technological transformation, the Tech Hub plays a vital role in our journey. EnBW is one of the largest energy companies, headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, employing approximately 30,000 people. ENBW IT SOLUTIONS, UNIPESSOAL LDA, a wholly owned subsidiary of EnBW, operates as an integral part of EnBW's IT division. In Lisbon, we bring together experts in IT, administration, project management and HR to collaborate in an agile, international environment and create smart, scalable solutions.

• Your tasks
• Act as a trusted advisor and strategic business partner to leadership, aligning people strategy with business objectives and supporting the growth and scaling of the Lisbon IT Hub.
• Coach and support leaders on organisational design, workforce planning, talent management, employee relations and leadership effectiveness while ensuring compliance with HR policies and labour regulations.
• Drive the local HR strategy in alignment with EnBW standards and contribute to the continued professionalisation of HR processes, structures and practices.
• Act as the key interface between management and employees across the employee lifecycle, supporting talent, performance, development and reward topics.
• Leverage people analytics and business insights to identify trends, solve organisational challenges and enable evidence-based decision-making.
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional HR initiatives, change programmes and transformation activities in a dynamic international environment.

• Collaborate closely with HR Operations and the wider HR organisation in Germany, while strengthening the Lisbon-based HR team and ensuring high-quality HR service delivery.

• Your profile

• Your Expertise:
• Several years of experience as an HR Business Partner or in a comparable senior HR role, ideally within IT, technology or other international growth environments.
• Proven experience partnering with senior leaders and balancing strategic business needs with HR governance, compliance and best practices.
• Strong HR foundation with expertise in employee relations, organisational development, talent management and change management.
• Experience supporting organisations through growth, transformation and increasing levels of business and HR maturity.
• Solid understanding of key HR Operations processes, including Employee Lifecycle Management, Payroll Coordination, HR Reporting & People Analytics, and Labour Law & HR Compliance.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate people topics into business outcomes.
• Demonstrate genuine interest in business operations and proactively build understanding of the functions and leaders supported.
• Confidence in providing independent judgment and constructively challenging leaders to achieve sustainable people and business outcomes.
• Experience working successfully with multiple stakeholders in complex international matrix organisations and collaborating across HR functions, business teams and geographic locations.
• Your Soft Skills:
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Pragmatic problem-solving capabilities and hands-on mentality.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with a solution-oriented approach.
• Resilient, adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese; German is a plus.

About the department You will join our growing IT Hub in Lisbon, which is currently in a ramp-up and scaling phase. The hub takes over IT services and capabilities from existing delivery organisations and external partners, while also building new services directly on site. The hub is being built and scaled with a strong focus on collaboration, sustainable growth and high-performing teams. As Senior HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in shaping the organisational setup, supporting leaders and ensuring a consistent, people-centric approach throughout the hub's development.

Contact Are you interested? Apply online now! A cover letter is not required; we may ask a few job-specific questions in our application form. In addition to EnBW, our recruiting team also recruits for other Group companies. If you have any questions, please contact Boulay, Andrea | a.boulay@enbw.com. Everyone is embraced here, irrespective of gender, age, sexual orientation, heritage, faith, beliefs, or physical ability. Our information on data protection for applicants (f/m/d)