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At Dstny, we believe that great work begins with great communication.
As a global leader in hybrid work enablement, we make it easy for SMEs to connect, collaborate, and thrive - wherever work happens.
Our solutions combine true mobility, seamless integrations, and the power of AI to deliver exceptional experiences for both customers and employees.
Whether you’re using your mobile, laptop, desk phone, or our market-leading integrations, Dstny is always accessible through your preferred interface.
Headquartered in Brussels, our team of over 1,000 colleagues spans 8 countries and supports more than 4 million users worldwide.
Join us and be part of a company that’s shaping the future of work, Make Hybrid Work together with Dstny.
apply nowAt Dstny, we are the largest European-based cloud communications software provider, delivering Unified Communications-as-a-Service (UCaaS) and Fixed-Mobile Convergence (FMC) solutions to Service Providers across the globe.
As the first PX/HR professional in Portugal, you will build and scale the People Experience function locally, ensuring an excellent employee experience, compliant HR operations, and strong support for the growth of Dstny Portugal.
You will act as a trusted partner for employees and managers, owning the full employee lifecycle, payroll coordination, local compliance, and the people-related set-up of our Portugal organization.
Own the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding
Act as the first point of contact for all employees in Portugal
Support managers on performance, engagement, employee relations, and day-to-day people topics
Ensure a positive and consistent employee experience aligned with Dstny values
Manage the end-to-end payroll process in partnership with an external payroll provider
Ensure accuracy of payroll inputs including contracts, absences, bonuses, benefits, and variable pay
Own HR administration including contracts, amendments, employee documentation, and records
Ensure all HR processes comply with Portuguese labor law and tax requirements
Ensure full compliance with Portuguese labor legislation and local employment practices
Maintain and update local HR policies, templates, and documentation
Support implementation of local benefits, health & safety, and other legal employer obligations
Partner closely with Talent Acquisition on hiring plans, priorities, and workforce growth
Participate in interviews and candidate assessment when needed
Ensure a seamless onboarding and integration experience for new hires
5–8+ years of HR experience, ideally combining HRBP and HR Operations responsibilities
Strong hands-on experience coordinating payroll processes is essential
Solid knowledge of Portuguese labor law and HR administration
Experience in a scale-up, fast-growing, or international environment
Comfortable working independently and building processes from scratch
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Fluent in Portuguese and English
What Makes This Role Unique?
Unlike a traditional HR role, this is an opportunity to build something new. You will not inherit a mature HR structure — you will create it. From defining local practices to supporting the first employees and managers in Portugal, you will have the chance to leave your mark and help shape the culture, employee experience, and future of Dstny Portugal from day one.
Why Join Dstny?
Be the first PX leader in Portugal and shape the People function from the ground up
Play a key role in Dstny strategic growth
Work in an international, fast-growing technology company with an entrepreneurial culture
Have real ownership and visibility, with direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making
Combine strategic impact with hands-on execution across all areas of HR
Join at an exciting stage of growth, where your ideas, energy, and expertise will make a visible difference
Flexible, dynamic environment with room to grow your role and career as the Portugal organization expands
