HR Generalist

We are seeking an HR Generalist to join our team in Athens, Greece.

As an HR Generalist, you will be responsible for ensuring that personal administration and HR processes are executed in-country in full compliance with local labor legislation, Core HR standards, and corporate policies.

Core Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive HR support to employees and managers across assigned service areas, business units, or functions
• Independently manage HR-related inquiries and collaborate with senior HR team members and line management as required to address complex issues
• Manage employees in accordance with organisational policies and applicable employment laws, including responsibilities related to hiring, terminations, sick leave/absence administration, maintenance of personnel files and HR documentation, proactive tracking of expiring contracts, employer statements and references, operational support for local HR communications/intranet content, and employee relations matters
• Build and maintain strong, effective working relationships with HR specialist functions and Centers of Excellence, including HR Shared Services Tier 1, HR Business Partners, Payroll, and Benefits teams
• Support line managers in the delivery of new employee orientation and onboarding activities
• Conduct ad hoc reviews as directed and provide recommendations on employment legislation, compliance, HR systems, practices, and procedures
• Partner with senior HR team members on organisational effectiveness and change management initiatives related to reorganisations, mergers and acquisitions, and employee transfers
• Participate in the day-to-day development and implementation of local and global HR initiatives
• Prepare and deliver HR reports and analyses as requested by senior management
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality and promote a professional HR organisation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Fluency in local language (Greek) is required, with professional working proficiency in English
• 1-2 years of experience in an HR function or in personnel administration processes; prior experience in an HR Shared Services environment is an added advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with Workday and DocuSign is considered an advantage
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment within established procedures and practices
• Proven ability to prioritise and coordinate multiple work requirements to meet deadlines effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, managers, and internal clients
• Strong knowledge of local and relevant employment legislation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal capabilities
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

What We Offer:

• The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is €19,300.00 - €28,900.00