Sofia Brás
@sofiabrs
Senior HR specialist focused on payroll, SAP HR, employee experience, and process improvement.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Human Resources Specialist with strong expertise in payroll operations, SAP HR super-user capabilities, and end-to-end employee lifecycle management. I combine analytical rigor with design thinking and employee experience training to drive process improvements, system implementations, and engagement initiatives.
Across multinational and group environments I have managed payroll and time attendance for hundreds of employees, led HR system projects and training, supported compliance and audits, and mentored junior colleagues. I deliver data-driven HR reporting, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and design employee-centric programs that improve transparency and retention.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
LPSenior Human Resources Specialist
Linde plc
Apr 2025 - Present (5 months)
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to align HR operations with company strategy, manages monthly payroll and time attendance for 350 employees, and supports HRIS upgrades and workforce planning to improve compliance and employee engagement.
LPHuman Resources Specialist
Linde plc
Mar 2023 - Apr 2025 (2 years 1 month)
Managed monthly payroll and time attendance for 240 employees, led HR system implementations and training, maintained HRIS data accuracy, and supported compliance, reporting and employee onboarding initiatives.
SMSAP HR Analyst
Sonae MC
Dec 2022 - Mar 2023 (3 months)
Served as SAP super user maintaining employee master data, supported system configuration and testing, and extracted and validated HR data for audits and reporting to ensure data integrity.
SMPayroll Specialist
Sonae MC
Jul 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 5 months)
Managed payroll and employee lifecycle for three group companies, ensured timely compliance with legal and contractual obligations, coordinated payroll reconciliations with finance, and supported SAP transition projects.
Market Assistant
FCO - Fullservice Company in Multimedia
May 2020 - Feb 2021 (9 months)
Contributed to international business proposals and project documentation, conducted market research to support expansion strategies, and maintained client and supplier communications to support project delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
LLLusófona University of Lisbon
Postgraduate Degree, Employee Experience Management
2024 - 2025
Postgraduate program focused on people management, strategic planning, and improving employee experience.
GAGoogle Academy
Professional Certificate, UX Design
2021 - 2022
Completed the Google UX Design Professional Certificate covering UX design principles and practical design skills.
Cesae Digital
Certificate, UX/UI Design
2020 - 2021
Completed UX/UI Design Academy training in user-centered design, prototyping, and design thinking.
FPFaculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Porto
Bachelor’s degree, History and International Relations
2013 - 2018
Activities and societies: Completed 60 ECTS in International Relations.
Bachelor’s degree combining History and International Relations with coursework in International Law, Political History, and Economic History.
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