HR Payroll & Operations Generalist

HR Payroll & Operations Generalist

RCG Group | Athens, Greece (On-site)

We are seeking an experienced HR Payroll & Operations Generalist to join our HR Ops team.  This role will support in delivering the Group’s people operations by combining the day-to-day HR support of the employee lifecycle with the accurate end-to-end payroll administration.   Acting as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, the ideal candidate will contribute to effective HR processes, support employee engagement, and promote a positive workplace culture, and align day-to-day HR execution as per Group’s organisational goals, while ensuring full compliance with Greek labour and social-security legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

HR administration

Draft, issue and maintain employment documents in line with company policy and Greek labour law.

Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in the HRIS and physical files.

Administer time, attendance, and leave, including monthly reconciliations and reporting.

Prepare standard HR letters and employee certificates.

Coordinate onboarding and offboarding administration.

Maintain HR templates, process documents, and the HR document repository.

Payroll administration

Operate end-to-end monthly payroll across Group in coordination with the external payroll provider.

Maintain payroll inputs, including hires, exits, salary changes, bonuses, overtime, leave, and allowances.

Reconcile payroll outputs and resolve discrepancies before sign-off.

Administer statutory payroll filings and contributions, including EFKA, ERGANI, FMY, and APD.

Administer ERGANI II submissions for hires, exits, working-time changes, leave, and overtime.

Co-ordinate time and attendance records, anomalies, overtime, and payroll data transfer.

Support the ESS portal for leave, payslips, certificates, approvals, and user queries.

Respond to payroll queries accurately and maintain clear audit records.

Compensation, benefits & vendor coordination

Administer compensation and benefits programmes and liaise with external providers.

Support benefit enrolments, changes, terminations, and monthly invoice reconciliations.

Support salary reviews, bonus cycles, and labour cost budgeting from an HR administration perspective.

Compliance, reporting & HR support

Monitor changes in Greek labour and social-security legislation and update processes accordingly.

Prepare recurring and ad-hoc HR and payroll reports for management.

Support internal and external audits by preparing HR and payroll documentation and reconciliations.

Provide first-line HR support to employees and managers on policies, procedures, and systems.

Support improvements to HR systems, workflows, and controls.

Education & Professional Background:

Degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

4+ years of HR administration experience with hands-on payroll processing or close coordination with an external provider.

Strong knowledge of Greek labour law, social-security, and payroll legislation, including ERGANI, EFKA, and tax-reporting requirements.

Hands-on experience with Greek payroll/HR systems, ideally Epsilon Net HR Suite or Pylon HRM; multi-company experience is an advantage.

Good understanding of payroll integrations, cost allocation, and payroll reporting for audit purposes.

Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel, and familiarity with HR analytics.

Experience supporting audits and preparing compliance-ready documentation is an advantage.

Fluency in Greek and English

Key Skills & Competencies:

Results-Driven Ownership

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong organisation and delivery focus.

Disciplined and quality-driven in execution.

Engaging & Impactful Communication

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Builds effective relationships across the organisation.

Ethics, Integrity & Respect

Handles confidential information with discretion and sound judgement.

Acts with professionalism, integrity, and respect.

Teamwork

Collaborative, proactive, and supportive.

Works effectively in a dynamic team environment.

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About the Group
RCG Group of companies is a leading real estate services provider in Greece, with a strong interest on data and analytics. Our comprehensive suite of services, international expertise, and technology-driven approach, coupled with our strong values and commitment to client satisfaction, make us the trusted partner for property owners and investors navigating all phases of the real estate cycle.
RCG Group of companies is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, respectful, and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on gender, age, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, health condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local and EU laws. Guided by our values of teamwork, ethics and integrity, respect, innovation, and results‑driven ownership, we actively promote equal opportunities throughout the employee lifecycle.