Human Resources Manager

The HOME Project is a non-profit organization founded in 2016 to address the needs of unaccompanied refugee children who arrive in Greece alone. Children who have been forced flee their countries and remain unprotected, find shelter in the safety of our 13 homes in the center of Athens. There, in addition to warmth, security, and stability, we provide them with a comprehensive framework of child protection services, while facilitating their smooth and meaningful integration into society. (The program is funded by the National Development Program and will have a duration of 12 months).

"The Home Project" announces the opening of one (1) full-time position for Human Resources Manager (HRM) in Attica.The selected candidate will be employed under an open-ended employment contract, with a six-month probationary period. The employee will work at the organization's headquarters.

The Human Resources Manager (HRM) is a key strategic partner to the organization's leadership and actively contributes to the design and implementation of necessary organizational changes and the overall strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Actively contributes to shaping the organizational strategy, with a focus on cultivating a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Develops and implements holistic HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the organization's overarching goals and values.
• Ensures compliance with labor, legal, contractual, and regulatory processes related to HR management, while identifying opportunities to optimize policies and procedures.
• Promotes and supports a healthy working environment through feedback systems, mentoring, and employee empowerment.
• Supervises the HR department staff and sets departmental targets.
• Coordinates and participates in the full recruitment cycle (job postings, CV collection and screening, etc).
• Conducts interviews and oversees hiring in collaboration with the Child Protection Unit and organizational leadership. Responsible for the preparation, renewal, amendment, and potential termination of employment contracts.
• Oversees the maintenance of leave records, shift schedules, timesheets, employee work schedules, and the ERGANI platform.
• Ensures timely payroll processing and verifies the accuracy of final payroll reports.
• Designs, oversees, and manages the performance evaluation and appraisal system. Develops evaluation tools and is responsible for conducting annual appraisals and recording their outcomes.
• Implements staff development strategies and collaborates closely with the Child Protection Unit in designing training and capacity-building programs.
• Intervenes in critical labor relations issues, promoting conflict resolution and fostering a culture of trust.
• Serves as the point of contact with the organization's Health & Safety Officer and Occupational Doctor.
• Communicates with public authorities when necessary (e.g., EFKA, SEPE, OAED, etc.).
• Carries out additional duties as assigned.

The Human Resources Manager:

• Upholds the principles of confidentiality and discretion.
• Adheres to the organization's code of ethics.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervisions, and training sessions.
• Reports to the organization's Chief Operations Officer (COO).

Requirements

• University degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Economics, etc.).
• Specialization or postgraduate studies in Human Resources Management.
• Proven work experience of at least 5 years in a Head of HR role.
• Excellent command of Greek and English (C2 level), both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in HRM systems and databases.
• Strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.

Preferred/Additional Considerations:

• Knowledge of Greek labor legislation.
• Knowledge of a second foreign language.
• Previous experience in the NGO sector and/or child protection field.
• Familiarity with the SoftOne HRM system.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to socially vulnerable groups
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Leadership role with influence in shaping strategy
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Training and full support during onboarding
• On-site work at the organization's headquarters in Athens