Compensation & Benefits Manager (Maternity Leave Cover)

[Maternity Leave Cover - 12 months]

People Operations

Hala is a social enterprise working to transform the nature of protection and accountability in the world's toughest places by democratizing advanced defense, sensing, and artificial intelligence technology. Hala is currently saving lives, reducing trauma, and improving resilience for millions of people.

Our team works across the globe and hails from over 15 countries. We speak more than 20 languages and have studied and worked in leading educational, business, research, and government institutions. We are mission-driven thinkers, and we share a deep respect for each other and for the communities that partner with us.

We believe in innovation with purpose, focusing on developing real and applicable technology solutions to the challenges facing the planet. We believe in working ethically and collaboratively and making decisions with transparency. We value flexibility, adaptability, and a good sense of humor.

Hala is proud to be a Great Place to Work® Certified™ organization, a distinction earned through anonymous feedback from our entire team. This recognition reflects the trust, care, and shared sense of responsibility that define everyday life at Hala.

This position is to cover Hala's Compensation & Benefits Manager and ensure smooth operational performance during the period of maternity leave. You will report directly to the Director of People Operations and work closely with the People Operations team. You will be primarily responsible for managing compensation and benefits for US-based, Portugal-based, and global employees and contractors.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position (12 months), located in Lisbon, Portugal, with a yearly base salary range of 58.000€ - 68.000€.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare payroll for Hala's employees, employees under third parties, and contractors, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, Hala policies, and donor regulations.

• Assist Hala Leadership with timekeeping software and train new hires on timekeeping requirements.

• Provide guidance to the Director of People Operations on best practices in determining compensation structures.

• Manage benefits across the entire organization, including healthcare and paid time off.

• Prepare documentation required for raises and promotions.

• Assist with the administration of Hala's performance management system.

• Identify gaps in Hala's current benefits offerings, research options, and implement them.

• Manage equity options, bonuses, and other types of compensation.

• Advocate for internal equity within and between teams.

• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of employee benefit programs.

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting on benefits access and usage, and compensation structures.

• Manage software and analytics tools related to compensation and benefits management.

Requirements:

• Prior experience in a role with similar responsibilities.

• Experience preparing payroll for Portugal; familiarity with US payroll is a plus.

• Experience implementing people-focused benefit plans.

• Understanding of Portuguese labor law regarding compensation and benefits.

• Professional working fluency in written and spoken English and Portuguese.

• Demonstrated ability to work with software packages including Excel, Google Sheets, and HRIS.

• Prior experience or desire to work cross-culturally, cross-functionally, and collaboratively with remote and distributed teams.