Internal HR Control System & Audits Specialist (mfd)

Porto - Portugal

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 29-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Internal Control System (ICS)

Design and maintain the HR ICS framework within the shared services environment.

Define document and regularly update control descriptions test procedures and process-risk-control matrices (PRCMs) for core HR processes (e.g. payroll personnel administration time & attendance data management).

Perform regular control testing self-assessments and walkthroughs to verify operating effectiveness.

Identify control gaps or weaknesses and initiate timely remediation actions in collaboration with process owners and stakeholders.

Audit Management & Compliance

Act as the key contact for internal and external auditors during HR-related audits and reviews.

Coordinate the collection of audit evidence and ensure timely responses to audit queries.

Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and track status of corrective actions.

Ensure compliance with corporate policies regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR) and local labor laws.

Risk & Issue Management

Identify assess and document process risks and support their mitigation through control design or improvement.

Support risk reporting activities and contribute to regular risk-control dashboards or reviews with leadership.

Maintain awareness of emerging risks in HR service delivery and regulatory landscapes.

Reporting & Documentation

Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all control activities and evidence logs.

Provide regular reporting on control performance exceptions and audit readiness.

Contribute to compliance KPIs and internal control performance metrics.

Collaboration & Support

Work closely with HR Services Delivery Global Process Owners IT and Compliance functions to ensure cross-functional alignment.

Provide guidance and training to HR teams and shared service agents on control-related topics and audit readiness.

Promote a strong internal control and compliance culture within the HR Shared Services Center.

Qualifications :

Education & Experience - Bachelors or Masters degree in HR Business Administration Audit Finance or a related field. Three to five years of experience in internal controls audit compliance or HR service operations.

Expertise with Workforce Data Management - Strong understanding of HR processes shared services models and control frameworks (e.g. COSO SOX). Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors Workday) and process documentation tools. Familiarity with GDPR labor law and other HR-related compliance regulations is a plus.

Additional Information :

What do we offer

Compensation package: 14th salaries plus performance bonus
Lunch Allowance: in line with local regulation
Flexibility - Flexible schedule hybrid work.
Home-Office - Employees received 100 net for each Home-Office day paid monthly.
Health and Life Insurance;
Vacation days - 22 days per year 3 extra days the following year (considering absenteeism). Seniority days added starting from 3 years in the company.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time

Internal Control System (ICS)Design and maintain the HR ICS framework within the shared services environment.Define document and regularly update control descriptions test procedures and process-risk-control matrices (PRCMs) for core HR processes (e.g. payroll personnel administration time & attenda...