Human Resources Manager (HRM)

• Actively contributes to shaping the organizational strategy, with a focus on cultivating a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Develops and implements holistic HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the organization’s overarching goals and values.
• Ensures compliance with labor, legal, contractual, and regulatory processes related to HR management, while identifying opportunities to optimize policies and procedures.
• Promotes and supports a healthy working environment through feedback systems, mentoring, and employee empowerment.
• Supervises the HR department staff and sets departmental targets.
• Coordinates and participates in the full recruitment cycle (job postings, CV collection and screening, etc).
• Conducts interviews and oversees hiring in collaboration with the Child Protection Unit and organizational leadership. Responsible for the preparation, renewal, amendment, and potential termination of employment contracts.
• Oversees the maintenance of leave records, shift schedules, timesheets, employee work schedules, and the ERGANI platform.
• Ensures timely payroll processing and verifies the accuracy of final payroll reports.
• Designs, oversees, and manages the performance evaluation and appraisal system. Develops evaluation tools and is responsible for conducting annual appraisals and recording their outcomes.
• Implements staff development strategies and collaborates closely with the Child Protection Unit in designing training and capacity-building programs.
• Intervenes in critical labor relations issues, promoting conflict resolution and fostering a culture of trust.
• Serves as the point of contact with the organization’s Health & Safety Officer and Occupational Doctor.
• Communicates with public authorities when necessary (e.g., EFKA, SEPE, OAED, etc.).
• Carries out additional duties as assigned.

• Upholds the principles of confidentiality and discretion.
• Adheres to the organization’s code of ethics.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervisions, and training sessions.
• Reports to the organization’s Chief Operations Officer (COO).

• University degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Economics, etc.).
• Specialization or postgraduate studies in Human Resources Management.
• Proven work experience of at least 5 years in a Head of HR role.
• Excellent command of Greek and English (C2 level), both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in HRM systems and databases.
• Strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.

• Knowledge of Greek labor legislation.
• Knowledge of a second foreign language.
• Previous experience in the NGO sector and/or child protection field.
• Familiarity with the SoftOne HRM system.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to socially vulnerable groups
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Leadership role with influence in shaping strategy
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Training and full support during onboarding
• On-site work at the organization's headquarters in Athens

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