National Human Resources Manager - Technology Hub (m/f/d)

Job description

It's more than a job In this IT role, you will manage, develop, and support the technology infrastructure that powers Kuehne+Nagel’s global systems and operations. This contribution is vital to making both special and ordinary moments in the lives of people a reality. In fact, your work enables our teams to deliver fresh fruit, time-sensitive healthcare products and much more to people all around the world. Working in IT at

Kuehne+Nagel contributes to more than we imagine. ‎ As the National Human Resources Manager - Technology Hub (m/f/d), you will be responsible for aligning HR initiatives with the overall business strategy to drive organizational success, ensuring that employees, managers, and leaders have the resources, guidance, and support they need to focus on meaningful work and connect their contributions to the organization’s purpose and impact.

How you create impact Lead the local HR function for the Porto Technology Hub and act as a strategic business partner to Hub management, aligning HR priorities with business objectives while leading, coaching, and developing the local HR team. Act as the key HR interface between the Porto Technology Hub, country/local HR, and Global Technology HR, ensuring clear alignment of roles and responsibilities and effective collaboration across local and global HR stakeholders.

Develop and implement country- and Hub-specific HR strategies and oversee HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, talent management, performance management, and employee relations, ensuring compliance with Portuguese labour legislation and company standards. Drive talent development and organizational effectiveness through learning and development initiatives, talent reviews, and succession planning. Lead organizational change management initiatives, partnering with business leaders to support organizational transformation, strengthen change readiness, and promote employee engagement.

Drive HR digital transformation and process optimization, leveraging technology to enhance the employee experience, improve operational efficiency, and provide actionable workforce insights. Lead workforce planning and HR performance management, including headcount planning, forecasting, budgeting, and HR analytics, to support business priorities and data-driven decision-making. What we would like you to bring Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.

At least 5 years of experience as an HR Manager, preferably in the tech sector, with strong knowledge of local labour laws, tax regulations, and social security legislation. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization, balancing local business requirements, country HR frameworks, and global HR strategies. Experience using HR metrics, systems, and databases to support decision-making. Experience in compensation, reward programs, or salary benchmarking.

Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills. Excellent active listening, negotiation, training, and change management skills. People-oriented and results-driven, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels, and fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Portuguese is considered a strong advantage. What's in it for you You will have a direct influence on the future of logistics and IT.

Your colleagues are experts who shape the IT industry in Portugal and worldwide. We want you to feel comfortable in your working surroundings. Therefore, we are offering you flexible working hours and mobile working arrangements. We value teamwork, continuous learning, and diversity. Kuehne+Nagel offers you a custom-made career - through individual planning and supervisors who support and advise you in every way. You get supported by many work-life balance offerings and supplementary health insurance.

Who we are Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world. As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference.

Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine. We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.