HR Director

2 weeks ago

Athens Metropolitan Area, Greece Russell Tobin Full time €35,000 - €60,000 per year

HR Director – European Expansion

Location:
Athens, Greece (Hybrid) I
Salary:
Negotiable I
Permanent contract

An exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing global research and consulting platform as it launches its first European hub in Athens. This is a newly created role for an experienced and entrepreneurial HR professional to lead local operations and drive fast-paced growth from the ground up.

About the Role:

You'll be the first HR presence on the ground, responsible for shaping culture, scaling the team, and building the foundations for long-term success. This role suits someone who thrives in a start-up environment, enjoys working at speed, and can balance hands-on execution with strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead full-cycle recruitment and build a strong talent pipeline across multiple functions.
  • Scale the Athens office rapidly in its first year, supporting wider European growth.
  • Establish core HR processes (contracts, payroll, benefits, compliance, onboarding).
  • Partner closely with global leadership to align strategy and operations.
  • Foster a high-performance culture that attracts and retains top talent.

About You:

  • 8–15 years' experience in HR with a strong focus on recruitment and scaling teams.
  • Proven experience building teams or offices from scratch in fast-paced environments.
  • Solid knowledge of Greek labour law and European HR compliance.
  • Fluent in English and Greek; additional languages are a plus.
  • Hands-on, agile, and adaptable, with a passion for growth and impact.

What's on Offer:

  • A chance to be the founding HR leader for a major European expansion.
  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
  • Career growth and global exposure in a high-growth organisation.
  • Dynamic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative environment.

Ready to make your mark?

If you're an ambitious HR leader who thrives in building something from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of this exciting journey

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