HR Generalist

Posted:
1/27/2026, 11:19:57 PM

Location(s):
Attica, Greece ⋅ Athens, Attica, Greece

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
People & HR

Main purpose

The HR Generalist supports the full employee lifecycle by delivering day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, and people initiatives. The role acts as a trusted partner to employees and managers, ensuring consistent application of HR policies, compliance with local labour law, and alignment with global HR standards. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract position, with possibility of extension/conversion to permanent based on business needs.

Key responsibilities

  • Administer Ergani platform

  • Coordinate with the relocation vendors for accommodation, visa and work permit applications and tax compliance

  • Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparation of employment documentation

  • Maintain and update employee records in HR systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality

  • Assist with payroll data preparation and benefits administration in coordination with external providers

  • Respond to routine HR-related queries from employees and managers

  • Assist with maintaining compliance with Greek labor law and internal HR policies

  • Provide administrative and coordination support for local and global HR initiatives

  • Assist with HR reporting and data tracking

  • Support continuous improvement of HR processes and documentation

Required qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in HR (preferably in a multinational environment)

  • Bachelor’s or MSc in Human Resources

  • Basic knowledge of Greek labour law

  • Fluency in English and Greek

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Word and Excel

Preferred qualifications

  • Familiarity with a HR system, in particular with Workday

  • Familiarity with the full cycle of people management activities (employee relations, employment law, compensation & benefits, performance management, payroll)

  • Experience supporting multiple departments or a large employee population

Attributes for success

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels

  • High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information

  • Organized, diligent, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

  • Proactive attitude with an approach centered on resolving challenges

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment

Department overview

 The HR Department supports a dynamic office of approximately 250 employees across 30 diverse departments, ranging from corporate functions to operational and technical teams. As part of a multinational organization, the HR function plays a critical role in aligning local HR practices with global policies, while ensuring full compliance with Greek labour legislation.

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.

CV

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Trafigura Ltd

Website: https://trafigura.com/

Headquarter Location: Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1993

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Industrial ⋅ Mineral ⋅ Oil and Gas ⋅ Shipping ⋅ Supply Chain Management