HRIS Time & Workforce Management Functional Manager - Porto (Híbrido - 2x no office)

About the Role

Our client is undergoing a major digital transformation and growth program, with Human Resources playing a central role. As part of this journey, a global HRIS landscape is being implemented across all countries and employees.

The HRIS Time & Workforce Management Functional Manager will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and optimization of time tracking and workforce management processes within this global HRIS ecosystem.

Mission

Reporting to the HR Program Director, this role is responsible for leading the Time & Workforce Management functional stream, ensuring alignment with the global HRIS model, and delivering compliant, efficient, and scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and manage the Time & Workforce Management Core Model, including time tracking processes, ensuring alignment with the global project roadmap (build & run phases)
  
• Design and monitor KPIs and dashboards for Time & Workforce Management performance
  
• Identify risks, anticipate roadblocks, and proactively drive resolution
  
• Lead testing and validation campaigns for data and processes
  
• Collaborate with technical teams to define Time / Employee Central / Payroll architecture and process flows
  
• Support Change/Business Readiness initiatives, including training and communication materials
  
• Act as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for:
  • Business stakeholders (BPOs and local SMEs)
    
  • Technical integrator teams
    
  • L3 incidents related to time-related processes
    
• Contribute to the HRIS support model, including incident management and reporting
  
• Conduct benchmarking and market analysis on global and local best practices
  

Requirements

• Around 5 years of experience in HRIS, particularly in Payroll and/or Core HR in a global environment
  
• Experience in HRIS implementation projects (build and/or run), either in consulting or in-house
  
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
  
  • Information Technology
    
  • Human Resources
    
  • Business Administration
    
  • Finance or similar
    
• SAP SuccessFactors knowledge is mandatory
  
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus
  
• Previous operational HR experience (e.g., Talent & Performance) is a plus
  

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of time tracking and workforce management processes, regulations, and compliance
  
• Solid understanding of payroll processes and their integration with time management
  
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
  
• Understanding of data security, access management, and GDPR in HR systems
  
• Solid project management skills
  
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills in cross-functional environments
  
• Customer-oriented mindset with strong adaptability and flexibility
  
• Fluent in English
  
• Comfortable working in international and complex environments
  

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of a global HR transformation program
  
• Exposure to international stakeholders and projects
  
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  
• Career growth and development opportunities