Talent Partner & General Administration Officer at DS Smith, Athens
Talent Partner & General Administration Officer at DS Smith in Athens. Full-time. Apply with swipeandhired.
Purpose of the Role
- We are looking for a proactive, highly organized and people-oriented Talent Partner & General Administrative Officer to support our Greek Cluster operations, based in our Athens offices
- In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end talent acquisition, employee lifecycle management, learning and development initiatives, employee engagement activities, HR operations and office administration
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Employee Lifecycle Management
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, selection and hiring
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a seamless employee experience
- Prepare and administer employment contracts, offer letters and related documentation
- Maintain employee records and HR documentation both physical & digital, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Support performance review and employee lifecycle activities
Learning & Development
- Coordinate Learning & Development initiatives aligned with business and employee development needs
- Support annual performance management processes, including PDRs, IDPs and talent calibration sessions
- Manage training programs through internal learning platforms and external providers
- Monitor learning participation and support capability-building initiatives across the organization
- Assist in the implementation of employee surveys and development action plans
Employee Engagement, Wellbeing & Employer Branding
- Lead employee engagement, wellbeing and CSR initiatives across the Cluster
- Organize internal events, campaigns and activities that promote a positive workplace culture
- Support employer branding initiatives to strengthen the company's attractiveness as an employer
- Build and maintain relationships with external partners, educational institutions and community organizations
HR Operations – Athens offices
- Act as a first point of contact for employees on HR policies, procedures and employee-related matters
- Provide HR support to HRBPs and guidance in line with company policies and local employment legislation
- Ensure consistent implementation of HR policies and practices
General HR Administration and Office Management
- Oversee the daily operations of the Athens office and provide administrative support in the organization of business travels across the Cluster
- Coordinate facilities management, office supplies and workplace logistics
- Ensure a professional, safe and efficient working environment for employees and visitors
Qualities/Attributes
Core Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications & Marketing or a related field
- Previous experience in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Employee Experience and/or Office Administration (1-2 years)
- Good understanding of HR policies, practices and employee lifecycle management
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Presentation skills (advanced use of PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Greek and English
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork & collaboration
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Additional HR qualification/certification is a plus (e.g., SHRM etc.)
- Experience working with HRIS systems, preferably Workday
- Knowledge of basic employment legislation and HR administration principles
We offer:
- Competitive salary package
- Private Health Insurance
- Meal Voucher Program
- Flexible working environment
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Employee Wellbeing initiatives
- Positive & collaborative culture
- Fresh fruit program 1/month