HRPayroll Workforce Consultant

Optimal is looking for a highly organized and hands-on HR/Payroll 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/Payroll operations while also identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end payroll cycle ensuring accuracy timeliness and compliance with Greek labor and payroll legislation.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes including all required declarations and submissions in ERGANI II.
• Manage and update work schedules shifts attendance overtime absences leaves and other payroll-related data.
• Collect validate and reconcile workforce and payroll data to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Operate HRM and payroll systems including Epsilon Net Payroll ensuring data accuracy and process efficiency.
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients on Payroll Workforce Management HR Compensation & Benefits and labor-related matters.
• Provide hands-on HR operational support at client premises including regular on-site visits approximately 1-2 times per week.
• Manage employee benefits administration and respond to employee and client payroll/HR inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with Greek labor legislation ERGANI II requirements and internal HR policies supporting audits statutory reporting and regulatory inspections.
• Prepare payroll workforce and KPI reports and identify opportunities for process improvement and reporting automation.
• Collaborate with the Legal Department on labor law matters and provide clients with appropriate operational support and guidance.
• Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication proactive issue resolution and continuous service improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in human resources Business Administration Accounting or a related field
• 3-5 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 in Microsoft Office (MS Outlook & MS Excel)

What the company offers:

• 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

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