HR Manager (Lifecycle & Technical Recruiting)

About the role

This position is a high‑ownership, builder‑style role responsible for creating and operating the full people infrastructure within a fast‑scaling, remote‑first organization. Based in Portugal, the HR Manager will lead both lifecycle HR functions and end‑to‑end technical recruiting.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage the complete employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, performance management and employee experience.
• Build and maintain HR policies, documentation and compliance frameworks for a global remote workforce.
• Coordinate international payroll, contractor agreements and employment compliance across multiple regions.
• Establish performance management systems aligned with measurable outcomes and business objectives.
• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employee relations and people‑operations support.
• Partner with leadership on organizational design, workforce planning and compensation strategy.
• Own full‑cycle recruitment for all roles, including engineering and AI/ML positions.
• Source, screen and evaluate technical talent independently, design interview processes and manage the recruiting pipeline using ATS tools.
• Continuously improve hiring processes to ensure efficiency, quality and alignment with growth needs.

Required profile

• Proven experience building HR and people‑operations functions in early‑stage or high‑growth startups.
• Strong background in lifecycle HR, covering onboarding, performance management, compliance and employee relations.
• Demonstrated success in full‑cycle recruiting for both non‑technical and technical roles, preferably engineering or AI/ML.
• Hands‑on experience with Greenhouse or similar ATS platforms, including workflow configuration.
• Deep understanding of global remote workforce management, compliance and contractor arrangements.
• Ability to engage confidently with technical stakeholders and assess engineering candidates.
• Excellent organizational and operational skills in fast‑paced environments.

Required skills

• Greenhouse (or comparable ATS)