Senior People Business Partner

Founded in Switzerland in 1968, Zühlke is owned by its partners and located across Europe and Asia. We are a global transformation partner, with engineering and innovation in our DNA. We're trusted to help clients envision and build their businesses for the future – to run smarter today while adapting for tomorrow’s markets, customers, and communities. Our multidisciplinary teams specialise in tech strategy and business innovation, digital solutions and applications, and device and systems engineering. We excel in complex, regulated spaces including health and finance, connecting strategy, tech implementation, and operational services to help clients become more effective, resilient businesses.

If you share our values and want to do the best work, for the right reasons, we can offer you the chance to do it on a global scale and play a real role in shaping our exciting journey.

Important: To ensure a smooth review process, please submit all application documents in English only. 

The Role

At Zühlke, we believe people are at the heart of everything we do. As our new Global & Country People Business Partner, you’ll step into a rare dual-impact role: influencing people strategy at a global scale while taking full ownership for People & Culture in Portugal. 

This is more than a typical HR role – it’s a chance to become a trusted advisor to leaders worldwide, a driver of cultural evolution, and the person colleagues turn to when it truly matters. You’ll balance strategy with action, global reach with local care, and business needs with people’s voices. 

How you’ll make impact 

• Partner globally – Advise senior leaders across Zühlke worldwide on people strategy, shaping agendas that align with business goals and fuel organisational success. 
• Lead locally – Be the P&C voice in Portugal: support leaders and colleagues, ensure compliance with labour law, and champion a positive, inclusive workplace. 
• Own core processes – Steer performance management, promotions, salary reviews, and succession planning across both global and local levels. 
• Turn insights into action – Leverage HR data and employee feedback to spot opportunities and deliver impactful solutions. 
• Guide through change – Act as a trusted change ambassador, helping leaders and teams navigate transformation with clarity and empathy. 
• Connect globally, implement locally – Shape and deliver global P&C initiatives while tailoring them for success in Portugal. 
• Champion inclusion – Strengthen our culture of belonging by connecting people across cultures, disciplines, and countries. 

What’s important to us 

• A degree in HR, psychology, business administration, law, or a related field. 
• Several years of experience as a People Business Partner, ideally with both strategic and operational scope in an international setting. 
• Strong consulting and coaching skills – you know how to build trust and influence leaders and employees alike. 
• A rare ability to move seamlessly between strategic global projects and hands-on local support. 
• Solid knowledge of Portuguese labour law and experience representing People & Culture at country level. 
• An analytical mindset with confidence in HR data and metrics. 
• Experience in project and change management. 
• Excellent communication skills in English (other languages are a bonus). 
• Work life blend: flexible working hours, hybrid work model, and a safe & healthy workplace. 

What We Offer

• Profit share scheme: in addition to your annual salary, you may receive a profit share linked to Zühlke’s success. 
• Global and diverse community: collaborate with colleagues from 16 offices worldwide, connect at team camps, and celebrate together at global and local events. 
• Growth and development: we invest in your professional and personal growth, enabling you to build the skills you need to create impact today and in the future. 

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How To Apply

Please remember all applications must be submitted in English only to be considered.  

If you feel you don't meet all the requirements, we are still happy to get to know you, learn more about your ambitions and ideas and look forward to receiving your application!  

We welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of their gender, personality, national origin, race, religion, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.