Talent Acquisition Service Specialist Lisbon, Portugal Contract: 6 Months Fixed Term Contract About AstraZeneca and our GBS unit: We are a diverse, inclusive, and innovative group who identify, build, and deliver excellent shared services (which everyone can leverage) to enable AstraZeneca to grow and change at speed. We are passionate about simple process – making it easier to get vital repeatable services done – for our patients, for our customers, for our teams. We focus on providing exceptional value that contributes to our company’s success and future by freeing up the business (our customers) to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines for patients. With the accomplishments, commitment, and passion that you bring, I’m excited about what we will achieve together towards realizing AstraZeneca’s bold ambition. About the Role: Join our dynamic People Services Team based in the Global Hub as a customer service-oriented specialist. You will provide crucial support to our regional HR professionals and customers across our core workforce administration and recruitment administration activities. Utilizing our suite of core and enabling HR technology, you will execute a range of activities, directly contacting customers and HR professionals when need to solve more complex problems. Accountabilities: Your role will involve scheduling job interviews, managing calendars, creating job contracts, managing candidate communication, providing administrative support throughout the recruitment process, performing data quality checks, working with Talent Acquisition teams, and looking for opportunities to improve process execution and technology usage. You will also support the expanded provision of HR Services from offshore teams by building customer trust in the People Services’ ability to deliver. Essential Skills/

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supporting HR processes and transactions, ideally in Workday Keen attention to detail and focus on data accuracy Understanding of common HR and service center enabling technologies – e.g. case management, telephony and online user portals Fluent in English Demonstrated ability to manage competing tasks efficiently and prioritize workload within a matrixed team environment

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in Microsoft applications Highly developed communications, organisation and interpersonal skills Proven ability to work with confidential data

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of delivering against Service Level agreements, including working with third party providers to meet work deadlines Ability to think analytically and effectively problem solve using creative solutions Flexibility and adaptability to change

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in process transition/project coordination will be an asset Nice to have:

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with employment legislation in the United Kingdom and Ireland Knowledge of SharePoint, Power automate, ServiceNow When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. Why AstraZeneca? Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients, every day. We're here to help unlock the power of what science can do and ultimately have a big impact on patients' lives. We offer countless opportunities for growth and development, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit that keeps us ahead of the rest. We're high-performing, digitally savvy innovators who unite together as one to simultaneously support and push each other forward. With us, you'll build an unrivalled reputation working at a globally renowned business. Ready to delve into intellectually stimulating work? Ready to make a difference in patients' lives at our science-led enterprise? Apply now Date Posted 07-Aug-2026 Closing Date 14-Aug-2026 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.