HR Director
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Intellectica is recruiting a versatile HR Director on behalf of a leading family-owned FMCG Group. Based in Athens, Greece and reporting directly to the Chief Administration Officer, the successful candidate will play a key role in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment and implementing effective HR strategies to support the overall business objectives of the Group.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:

• Dealing with organizational charts, grading, and organizational changes, designing career and succession plans
• Leading the formation of detailed job descriptions, outlining critical professional and qualitative skills
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating the organization’s HR-related Policies & Procedures, and aligning them with the Group’s mission, vision, values, and regulatory requirements
• Designing and supervising the implementation of performance management plans to drive employee development and engagement
• Creating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to quantify Human Resource Performance
• Managing compensation and benefits programs, including salary administration, benefits enrollment, and performance-based incentives by recommending possible adjustments
• Collecting and processing data relating to employee satisfaction (workplace climate and employee engagement surveys)
• Collaborating with Managers and Directors to craft and implement relevant training programs
• Overseeing and managing the recruitment and selection process by conducting interviews and making hiring decisions
• Managing employee relations, fostering adoption of the Group’s culture and values
• Coordinating the organization of corporate & social responsibility events
• Staying up to date on employment laws and regulations, ensuring compliance (strict adherence to GDPR)
• Any other task that may be required from time to time

Professional experience & qualifications of a successful candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Master’s degree in Human Resources Management and/or related certifications are considered a plus
• At least 15 years’ of experience in human resource management including 5 years’ of experience in a leadership role; experience from multinational corporations (MNCs) is required and exposure to family businesses is preferred
• Excellent knowledge of HR principles and practices, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits
• In-depth knowledge of Labor & Employment Law
• Experience in payroll processing
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Fluent in English and Greek (both written and verbal)

Core competencies of a successful candidate:

• Excellent communication skills; personable and engaging
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage effective interpersonal relationships
• High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Leadership and administrative skills with a team-oriented mindset
• Proven ability to resolve issues in a timely and effective manner