About the job HR Business Partner - Fixed term contract
Job Title: HR Business Partner - Fixed term contract
Job Location: Athens, Greece
Job Location Type: Hybrid
Job Contract Type: Full time
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HR Business Partner (Fixed‑Term Contract)
Location:Athens, Greece
Contract type:Fixed‑term, hybrid working model
Position Overview
We areseekingaproactive,resilientand business‑oriented HR Business Partnerto join our Athens‑based HR team on afixed‑term contract.
In this role, you will act as atrusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing hands‑on HR support while contributing to the delivery of keypeopleinitiatives across the organization. You will partner closely with management to support the full employee lifecycle and promote a culture of performance,engagementand continuous improvement in adynamic, multinational environment.
This position is ideal for an HR professional with a solid generalist background who is eager toexpand their business partnering exposureandoperateat the intersection ofpeoplestrategy and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Talent & Performance Management
Coordinate and support theannual talent and performance management cycle, including goal setting, performancereviewsand development planning.
Partner with managers toidentifycapability and talent gaps, supporting succession planning and talent development actions.
Contribute tocareer development, learning initiatives and internal mobility processes, fostering employee growth and retention.
Employee Relations & Engagement
Act as the first point of contact for managers and employees onemployee relations topics, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and internal policies.
Handle sensitive and complex cases with professionalism,discretionand sound judgment, escalating whenappropriate.
Promoteapositive,inclusiveand engaging employee experienceacross the organization.
Ensure a smooth and effectiveonboarding experiencefor new hires.
HR Operations, Governance & Analytics
Support key annual HR processes such ascompensation reviews, engagement surveys, traininginitiativesand workforce planning.
Ensuredata accuracy and integritywithin HR systems (HRIS) and prepare HR reports, dashboards and presentations asrequired.
SupportM&A‑related activities, includingbenefitsharmonization and change support.
Partner with Finance tomanage headcount, labor costbudgetingand forecasting.
Provide insights through HR metrics to support informed decision‑making.
Requirements & Qualifications
Master’s degree preferably inEconomics, Law, Humanities; aMaster’s in Human Resourcesis strongly preferred.
3–4 years of experiencein an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist or Specialist role within acomplex, multinational organization.
Solid knowledge oflocal labor legislationand HR best practices.
Experience working withHR Information Systems (HRIS)and people analytics.
Strongcommunication,influencingand stakeholder management skills.
High levelofinterpersonal sensitivity and collaboration.
Provenhands‑on, can‑do attitudewith the ability tooperatein a fast‑paced environment.
Ability toprioritize effectively and work under pressure.
Fluency in Greek and English(written and spoken).
ExcellentproficiencyinMicrosoft Office.
Reporting Line
HR Director – Italy, Greece, Switzerland & Israel
Please send your CV in English
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
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