People & Culture Manager
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Intellectica is recruiting an ambitious People & Culture Manager on behalf of its client, a rapidly growing engineering & construction group with nationwide operations and a strong year‑over‑year growth trajectory. Based in Athens, Greece, the People & Culture Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the employer brand, elevating recruitment, and fostering cohesion across a geographically dispersed workforce. This role reports directly to the CEO & COO and is designed for an ambitious, high‑drive professional eager to grow into a key leadership position.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:

• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment process; upgrading the quality, speed, and consistency of hiring across all technical and operational roles
• Partner closely with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, align on selection criteria, and ensure a seamless, structured interview process
• Build and maintain strong, proactive talent pipelines tailored to engineering roles and field operations
• Develop sourcing strategies for both white‑collar and blue‑collar populations, ensuring continuous market visibility
• Represent the company externally, strengthening its positioning and ensuring a high‑quality candidate experience
• Work closely with leadership to anticipate workforce needs within a rapidly scaling environment
• Manage the Workable ATS and ensure full adoption of a structured, data‑driven hiring workflow
• Develop and execute the company’s Employer Branding strategy across channels
• Build strong networks with industry professionals, engineering communities, vocational channels, universities, and third‑party partners
• Collect and interpret market intelligence from external networks to support strategic talent decisions
• Design and implement initiatives to strengthen engagement, cohesion, and cultural continuity across project sites
• Maintain periodic physical presence at sites to stay close to frontline employees and operational realities
• Coordinate the HR administrative workflow by liaising with external partners responsible for payroll, ERGANI and employment administration, ensuring smooth information flow and timely processes
• Any other work that may be required from time to time

Professional experience & qualifications of a successful candidate:

• BSc in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or a related field; a MSc in Human Resources or MBA is considered a strong plus
• At least 5 years of experience in recruitment and employer branding, ideally within engineering, industrial, construction, or other technical environments
• Comfort working with geographically dispersed teams and mixed white‑ and blue‑collar populations
• Ability to operate in fast‑paced, high‑pressure, project‑based environments
• Familiarity with Greek labor legislation and HR compliance best practices
• Familiarity with ATS tools (Workable strongly preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Fluent in English and Greek (both written and verbal)
• Flexibility for occasional site visits across Greece

Core competencies of a successful candidate:

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on execution mindset
• Excellent communication skills; personable and engaging
• Passionate about employee development and growth
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage effective interpersonal relationships
• High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proven ability to resolve issues in a timely and effective manner