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HR Generalist

EY

EY

People & HR
Athens, Greece
Posted on Jan 31, 2025

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too.

Join our continuously growing firm, which employs over 2.500 professionals in Greece, and is listed in Greece's Top Employers and Great Place to Work for 2025! Experience great flexibility, under our hybrid operating model across our offices in Athens, Patras, and Thessaloniki, while benefiting from personalized learning and career development opportunities. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone's unique perspectives are valued, and a culture that supports you in building an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

Join our HR (Talent) team and become a key player by providing efficient and accurate operational support to the HR/Talent function and business stakeholders. Your contributions will be invaluable in fostering an impactful, thriving environment that puts people at the center.

In this role, you will:

  • Ensure timely, accurate, and smooth delivery of the daily transactional procedures for key HR processes, such as: job offers, hiring and onboarding, leave management, contract renewals, counseling, offboarding, midyear and year-end performance reviews, salary reviews etc.
  • Prepare insightful reports required for the smooth operations of your assigned business area and for continuous improvement in handling employee needs at scale.
  • Be the go-to person for a wide range of talent-related questions and concerns, offering guidance on EY policies and procedures.
  • Be proactive in handling talent-related communication during the annual employee life cycle.

This is your chance to make a significant impact contributing to the successes of a thriving HR/Talent team.

To qualify for the role you must have

  • Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in HR in a multinational company, with at least 2 years in a generalist role.
  • Solid understanding of Greek employment laws and regulations.
  • Proven experience in using SAP /HRMS and MS Office.
  • Strong written and verbal communication in English and Greek.

Skills and attributes for success

  • HR Process Workflows: Navigate through various HR processes, identifying opportunities for optimization, automation, and efficiencies.
  • Query Resolution: Efficiently handle and resolve various talent-related queries, providing accurate and timely responses, in consultation with the relevant experts.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain talent-critical documentation and generate regular reports with valuable insights for the business. Manage accurate and up-to-date employee data within HR systems, maintaining data protection and integrity.
  • Client Service: Provide professional and efficient client service to internal stakeholders, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Talent Compliance and Policy Management: Understand and apply HR compliance policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to legal requirements and the best work ethics.
  • Coaching and Counseling: Provide guidance and constructive feedback to employees and managers, fostering a supportive environment.
  • Building collaborative, equitable, and inclusive relationships, Business Acumen, Time/energy Management, Accountability, Growth mindset.

What we look for

We’re interested in high impact professionals with a good understanding of how HR practices can impact and grow the business. You need to be comfortable questioning ideas, processes, and senior colleagues — all while overseeing multiple projects or employee cases. If you have a genuine passion for talent management and the confidence to shape a high performing inclusive culture for builders of a better working world, this role is for you!

What we offer

  • Competitive remuneration package: You’ll be recognized and rewarded for your individual and team performance. Depending on your experience, our comprehensive rewards package includes benefits that suit your needs including cutting-edge technology, ticket restaurant vouchers, a private health insurance scheme, life insurance, income protection, and an exclusive EY Benefits club that provides a wide range of discounts and exclusive offerings.
  • Flexible working arrangements: We operate under a hybrid working model, which is designed based on your own preferences and the team needs. We enjoy our summers with short Fridays, away days, and outings that reinforce our wellbeing.
  • Personalized learning experience and career development: We provide free and unlimited access to educational platforms and EY Badges, support certifications, and provide coaching and feedback, as a part of our Leadership & Development process, all of which can lead to a meaningful impact and success as defined by you.
  • Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching, consultation and confidence to be the transformative leader the world needs.
  • Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and will be empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs in a highly collaborative work environment.
  • International Experience: Become part of international projects and work along multicultural teams, through our global network.
  • Above all, you will be working in one of the most recognized employers in Greece, as we have been awarded the Top Employers and Great Place to Work for the last consecutive years including for 2025.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Shape your future with confidence.

EY | Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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