Head of People & Culture

At ActionAid Hellas, we are committed to build a workplace rooted in respect, inclusion, accountability, and continuous development. As a global movement fighting against poverty and injustice, we believe that our people are at the heart of driving change. To further our mission, we are seeking a dedicated professional to help cultivate a people-focused culture and drive significant social impact as our Head of People & Culture. Join our team!

The Head of People & Culture performs duties at the professional level in all the following functional areas:

• HR Strategy
• Policy development and implementation
• Performance Management
• Employee relations, training
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Onboarding
• Benefits Management
• Employment law compliance and payroll functions

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver ActionAid Hellas’ long-term HR strategy, ensuring all policies and practices are aligned with the organisation’s mission, values, and international standards.
• Lead initiatives that promote a learning culture, employee engagement, wellbeing, diversity, equity & inclusion.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation, benefits, and exit processes.
• Provide coaching and support to line managers on people-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with Greek labour law and ActionAid International frameworks.
• Lead, inspire, and develop the People & Culture team, fostering accountability and continuous learning.

This position requires an extremely perceptive person who can relate to individuals at all levels within the organization. The Head of People & Culture must be sensitive to employee morale and organizational needs and will work closely with the Managing Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, or Business Administration, or Psychology or relevant field.
• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or relevant field. Other professional trainings and certifications will be considered a plus.
• Excellent command of the Greek and English languages (speaking and writing).
• Proven track record of at least 7-10 years’ as a Senior HR professional.
• Experience in a non-profit organization will be considered a plus.
• Working knowledge of local existing and proposed laws/regulations affecting human resources management. Ability to interpret appropriate laws and policies and ability to advise management and employees accordingly.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Computer proficiency. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and knowledge of HR information systems.
• Proven organizational and management ability.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and always within schedule and budget.
• Proven ability to motivate, administer and manage staff working in diverse human resources functions.
• Decision-making, problem-solving, critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to implement crisis management plans .

Benefits

• We provide a competitive salary within a supportive work environment.
• We offer a meal voucher program.
• We offer private health and life insurance coverage.
• We facilitate personal growth opportunities, enabling you to make a meaningful impact on our communities.
• We value creativity and diversity.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, or beliefs.

Applications deadline: 15/10/2025

Applications not accompanied by a motivation letter will be excluded from the selection process.

By applying for this position, I understand that AA Hellas requires its employees to refrain from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse against everyone we come in contact with through our work, including abusive behavior against children

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two (2) weeks of the closing date. Should you not hear from us during this time, do not be disappointed. Keep on following us on facebook and twitter  to find a job opening that matches your profile. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential and according to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).