A well-established organisation headquartered in Athens is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead its people function during an exciting period of transformation and growth. With a strong export orientation and a trusted presence in global markets, this company is committed to building a high-performance culture and investing in its people.

This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role reporting directly to the CEO. You will oversee the full HR function for a workforce of 300+ employees and play a central role in shaping the organisation's future.

Key Responsibilities

HR Leadership & Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted HR advisor to senior-level leaders and department heads on all people matters.

• Drive fair, consistent, and business-focused decision-making across the organisation.

• Build credibility and trust at all levels through confidentiality, sound judgement, and integrity.

Transformation & Change Management

• Support the company's restructuring and transformation agenda with clear HR planning and execution.

• Define roles, reporting lines, and team structures in collaboration with senior leadership.

• Guide managers through change, performance conversations, and sensitive employee matters.

• Champion a modern, performance-driven, and internationally aligned working culture.

Payroll & HR Administration

• Oversee accurate and timely payroll, ensuring full compliance with Greek labour law (IKA/EFKA, ERGANI, tax obligations).

• Supervise and develop the payroll team

• Manage contracts, onboarding/offboarding, and personnel records.

Talent Acquisition

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across diverse functions: IT, sales, marketing, administrative, and specialist roles.

• Manage recruitment for international collaborators and business development partners.

• Strengthen employer brand and candidate experience.

Performance Management & L&D

• Design and lead the company-wide performance evaluation process.

• Support managers in goal-setting, performance conversations, and addressing underperformance.

• Identify training needs and coordinate learning & development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Law, or related field.

• 8–10 years of HR experience, including at least 3–5 years in a senior HR leadership role.

• Proven experience in a corporate or structured business environment.

• Solid payroll management experience under Greek legislation (IKA/EFKA, ERGANI, tax).

• In-depth knowledge of Greek Labour Law.

• Track record of recruiting for diverse profiles (IT, Sales, administrative, specialist).

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

• Strong leadership and people development skills.

• High ownership and accountability mindset.

• Clear, direct, and respectful communication across all organisational levels.

• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Absolute confidentiality and professional integrity.

• Problem-solving, conflict resolution, and sound judgement under pressure.
  

What we offer

• Annual salary €49,000-€ 56,000 gross/month.

• Company car.

• Performance-based annual bonus (TBC).

• Private health insurance.

• A dynamic, international working environment with real impact at the senior leadership level.

• The opportunity to drive meaningful HR transformation in a globally active organisation.

This is a confidential search. Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV in English. All applications will be handled with the utmost discretion.

Target start date: October 2026.