HR Officer

About the Job

Join Excelya, where Audacity, Care, and Energy define who we are and how we work. We believe in creating bold solutions and fostering an inclusive environment where collaboration and individual growth go hand in hand.

This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic HR team in Greece. As an HR Officer, you will support core HR operations, employee engagement, and internal communication while ensuring smooth HR processes. You will play a key role in enhancing the employee experience and supporting local and CEE HR initiatives in a fast-paced, international environment.

This position is permanent, full-time employment and is expected to work hybrid (3 days per week) from our Athens Office in Nea Filadelfia.

Main Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee administration
• Prepare HR documentation such as contracts, amendments, and certificates
• Contribute to payroll preparation by collecting and validating monthly HR data (leave, absences, changes)
• Maintain and update employee records in HR systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Monitor attendance, leave balances, and absence tracking tools
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive employee engagement, CSR, and internal communication initiatives
• Support office management activities, including workplace environment and internal visibility
• Assist in HR reporting (headcount, KPIs, turnover) and ensure compliance with labor regulations
• Promote employer branding and support local events and initiatives 

Requirements

About You

At Excelya, taking audacious steps is encouraged, so we’re looking for individuals ready to grow with us and share our values.

• Experience: Initial experience in HR operations or administration within a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Skills: Strong organization, attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Languages: Fluent in Greek and English

Nice to Have

• Experience with HRIS and/or payroll systems
• Knowledge of Greek labor legislation and ERGANI system
• Payroll exposure
• Strong digital mindset, including familiarity with AI tools

Benefits

Why Join Us?

At Excelya, we combine passion for science with enthusiasm for teamwork to redefine excellence in healthcare.

We are a young, ambitious health company representing 900 Excelyates, driven to become Europe’s leading mid-size CRO with the best employee experience. Our one-stop provider service model offering full-service, functional service provider, and consulting enables you to evolve through diverse projects.

Working alongside experts, you will contribute to improving scientific, operational, and human knowledge to enhance the patient journey.

Excelling with Care

At Excelya, Care lies at the heart of what we do. We provide equal opportunities for all and foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where humility and boldness work hand in hand.

Your challenges become our shared mission. Together, we transform bold ideas into reality the Excelya way.

Apply today, become an Excelyate!