Job Description

Optimal, is looking for a highly organized and hands-on HR & Workforce 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.

Main Responsibilities:

• 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 overtimes, shifts, maternity leaves, advance payments, vacations 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
• 2-3 years of experience in an HR generalist 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
• Ability to handle confidential information and solve problems effectively
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to multitask and juggle several responsibilities simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with attention to detail
• Advanced business writing and oral skills both in Greek and English
  Ability to meet deadlines
• Professional certification (office: outlook, excel)

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