payroll & hr operations specialist int-0399

Reporting directly to the HR Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in executing payroll processes and managing core HR operations. This is a hands-on role with exposure to the full employee lifecycle and compliance activities, offering the opportunity to gradually expand into broader HR functions such as recruitment, employee benefits, learning & development, internal communications, and employee engagement initiatives.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:

• Support core HR operations by ensuring accurate execution of employee lifecycle processes, compliance tasks, and coordination with internal departments and external providers

• Execute payroll processes including salary adjustments, allowances, deductions, and employee entries/exits, in close collaboration with Accounting and external payroll partners

• Coordinate benefits administration, such as meal vouchers via Edenred, ensuring timely and accurate data flow across systems

• Manage employee insurance procedures, including onboarding/offboarding in private plans, and liaising with IKA, banks, and insurance providers

• Ensure compliance with labor legislation, including ERGANI submissions and post-payroll processes such as ΑΠΔ and ΦΜΥ

• Oversee onboarding and offboarding logistics, preparing contracts and documentation, updating HR systems, and coordinating equipment handovers

• Maintain and support HR tools and systems, including mobile telephony setups and internal platforms used for employee management

• Contribute to ad hoc HR support, including employee file audits, request logging, onboarding logistics, and quarterly CSR or internal events

• Gradually expand into broader HR functions, such as recruitment, employee benefits, learning & development, internal communications, and employee engagement initiatives—based on interest and business needs

• Other tasks may be assigned from time to time, as needed

Professional experience & qualifications of a successful candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field

• 1–2 years of hands-on experience in payroll execution, combined with a solid understanding of HR practices, labor laws, and regulatory frameworks

• Familiarity with ERGANI submissions and exposure to post-payroll processes such as ΑΠΔ and ΦΜΥ is highly desirable

• Strong working knowledge of Greek employment legislation and compliance standards

• Demonstrated passion for Human Resources, with a genuine interest in expanding into areas such as recruitment, rewards, learning & development, and employee engagement

• Proficiency in payroll software (ideally Epsilon or Entersoft) and advanced use of MS Office tools, especially Excel

• Fluency in both Greek and English, with the ability to communicate professionally across teams and stakeholders

Core competencies of a successful candidate:

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

• High level of confidentiality and discretion

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Clear and professional communication style

• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams

• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn

• Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

• Genuine interest in contributing to broader HR initiatives