HR & Payroll Consultant

Optimal is looking for a highly organized and hands-on HR & Payroll Consultant to join our team. This role is key in managing the full employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on payroll processing, workforce management, and process improvement.

The ideal candidate will have a generalist HR background, with payroll to support our team. This is a hands-on role that requires someone who can manage day-to-day HR operations while also identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Job Description

• Handle onboarding/offboarding processes as related to the payroll system and ERGANI system, including all required declarations and submissions
• Enter and manage work schedules and any changes and updates in the ERGANI system
• Collects and analyses payroll-related data such as overtime, shifts, maternity leaves, advance payments, vacation planning, and other payroll components, and utilizes HRM and payroll platforms to produce necessary payroll calculations
• Act as a key contact for payroll and HR-related queries, ensuring employees receive the necessary support
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, maintaining accurate employee records and managing reporting requirements
• Handle inquiries and requests from customers and address their needs
• Process full payroll cycle with efficiency, accuracy, ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations
• Provides, in cooperation with the Legal Department, labor law advice for company's clients
• Performs various administration tasks relevant to the HR/Workforce department

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience in an HR Assistant role, including payroll processing and workforce management
• Excellent knowledge of ERGANI, EFKA procedures, and payroll regulations
• Solid understanding of current Greek labor and social security legislation
• Familiarity with Business Payroll software by Epsilon Net
• Professional certification (office: outlook, excel)
• Advanced business writing and oral skills both in Greek and English
• Ability to handle confidential information and solve problems effectively
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to multitask and juggle several responsibilities simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Health and Life Insurance Plan
• Excellent career opportunities and learning development
• Modern and friendly working environment
• Working within an outstanding Team of experts in a dynamic and fast-growing organization
  

About Optimal

Since 2005, Optimal has provided unparalleled, bespoke HR services to large organizations and SMEs operating in the EMEA region. We pride ourselves on delivering a 360° business support platform to our clients through 6 service divisions:

• Talent Acquisition 
• HR Strategy & Talent Development
• Learning & Development
• Workforce Management
• Recruiting
• Outplacement