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Senior Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Manager

Optimal HR


Job Location:

Athens - Greece

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Talent Acquisition

Job Summary

Description

Optimal acting on behalf of its client a leading hospitality group operating a distinctive portfolio of luxury eco-chic resorts in Greece is currently seeking to recruit a Senior Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Manager to join its team.

This strategic role will be responsible for designing and leading the Groups talent acquisition and employer branding strategy ensuring the attraction selection and onboarding of top talent across all resort destinations and corporate functions. The successful candidate will play a key role in building scalable recruitment processes strengthening the employer brand and delivering an exceptional candidate and employee experience.

Main Responsibilities

  • Design and lead the centralized Talent Acquisition function across the Group.
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment for management leadership and critical operational positions.
  • Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
  • Develop and execute employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives.
  • Own and evolve the Employer Value Proposition (EVP).
  • Drive candidate experience excellence throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
  • Oversee onboarding programs and new hire integration initiatives.
  • Manage recruitment technologies ATS platforms analytics and reporting.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to support workforce planning and organizational growth.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Psychology or a related field.
  • Masters degree in HR Management Organizational Development or Business Administration will be considered an asset.
  • Minimum 8 years of Talent Acquisition experience including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven experience in employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives.
  • Experience managing ATS platforms (Workable preferred).
  • Previous exposure to hospitality tourism retail or other service-intensive industries will be highly appreciated.
  • Strong stakeholder management analytical and leadership skills.

What the company offers:

  • Competitive remuneration package & benefits
  • Career advancement in a fast-growing organization
  • Continuous learning & development within a transparent & inclusive working environment

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


Required Experience:

Manager