Head of People & Culture

This is an exciting opportunity to support the Senior Management Team to achieve the Group’s vision & strategy and continue to develop and grow the People & Culture function which is central to a global company with a professional, friendly and results-driven culture.

Reporting to: CEO, Company size: 300+, Team size: 9

Responsibilities:

HR Business Partnership

1. Act as a strategic advisor and coach to managers and employees, providing support on organizational changes, team dynamics, individual development, and conflict resolution
2. Lead workforce planning and organizational design efforts to support scalable and sustainable growth.

Performance Management Leadership

1. Enhance and lead the performance management framework to support a high-performance culture
2. Drive goal setting, reviews, feedback, and career development initiatives
3. Use performance data to identify trends, improve outcomes, and guide strategic decisions

Strategic Partnership

1. Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy that supports organizational goals
2. Collaborate with senior leadership to align the people and culture strategy with the company’s mission, values, and growth plans
3. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all people-related matters

Culture & Leadership Development

1. Champion a high-performance, inclusive culture rooted in organizational values and feedback
2. Use engagement surveys and feedback to assess and improve employee experience
3. Lead initiatives that boost engagement, wellbeing, communication, and recognition

Talent Development & Succession Planning

1. Collaborate with department heads to identify high-potential talent and design succession plans
2. Oversee learning and development initiatives that build capability and support performance excellence
3. Champion coaching, mentoring, and continuous feedback throughout the organization

Team Leadership and Development

1. Lead and oversee a high-performing HR team across core HR functions:Talent Acquisition, People Operations and Learning & Development leads ensuring consistent recruitment, onboarding and performance management, people operations infrastructure, global learning and development strategies

Internal Communications

1. Develop and oversee an HR-driven internal communications strategy

Total Rewards & Recognition

1. Oversee the strategy for compensation, benefits, employee experience, recognition, and wellbeing programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with business goals

Compliance & Policy Governance

1. Establish and maintain a strong infrastructure, ensuring effective systems, HR analytics, and legal compliance across jurisdictions. Oversee and update HR policies and global employment practices aligned with business needs and regulations

Candidate Profile:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field
2. Relevant HR certifications or qualifications (e.g. CIPD, SHRM) are a plus
3. 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in a senior leadership role within international and multicultural organizations
4. Proven track record of leading strategic HR initiatives across the full employee lifecycle
5. Strong understanding of HR disciplines: culture & leadership, L&D, rewards, compliance, performance, and employee experience
6. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
7. Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed, and geographically dispersed organization
8. Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate metrics into insights and action
9. Fluent in English (Greek or other languages are a plus)

The ideal candidate will exhibit: an ability to maintain confidential information in a professional manner; demonstrated ability to produce results, prioritize and perform a variety of tasks on short notice within demanding deadlines; and proven ability to work under pressure.