Kariera.Group Recruitment Services is seeking, on behalf of our client Empiria Group, to recruit a talented professional for the position of HR Director.

HR Director

About Us

We are a company with over 30 years of experience, a strong international presence and abundant opportunities for growth.

We own, manage, and operate a unique collection of luxury hotels and villas, members of The Luxury Collection and Design Hotels of Marriott International, located in prime destinations around Greece, namely in Santorini, Paros and Peloponnese.

With a dedicated team of over 500 associates, our mission is to showcase the essence of Greek hospitality, and each member of our team is an integral part of this journey.

Throughout this journey, our daily priority is to create space for joy—through the sharing of ideas and perspectives, fostering genuine human connection, and exchanging thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

Our hotels are more than just workplaces; they are spaces for opportunity, growth, and personal development. Collaboration, diversity, and inclusion are the cornerstones of our culture, guiding us in crafting experiences that go beyond every expectation.

Key Responsibilities

• Partners closely with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with the organization’s strategic goals, focusing on staffing, talent acquisition, retention, training, performance management, and organizational development.
• Designs, leads, and implements HR policies, procedures, training programs, and employee surveys that reflect and support the company’s evolving needs.
• Ensures full compliance with local labor laws and employment regulations, proactively managing risk and legal exposure.
• Identifies current and future staffing and recruiting needs, actively participating in the talent acquisition process and overseeing effective talent management practices.
• Fosters a positive and engaging work environment by addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and promoting a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and team spirit.
• Develops and manages the HR budget, while also supporting Hotel General Managers in the preparation of individual hotel staffing budgets.
• Acts as a strategic advisor to management on all HR-related matters, providing insights and solutions that support business decisions and employee well-being.
• Drives and implements the company’s Employer Branding Strategy, ensuring the organization is positioned as an employer of choice in the hospitality industry by highlighting its culture, values, employee experience, and career development opportunities.
• Stays current with the latest HR trends, best practices, and legal updates, applying this knowledge to continuously improve HR policies and practices for the benefit of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HRM, Business Administration or related field
• Minimum 3 years’ Experience in a Similar position – preferably within Hospitality field
• Knowledge of local Labor Law and regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills both in Greek and English language
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent user of MS Office Suite
• The position is Athens based and includes travelling to Santorini and Paros, based on season’s needs

Benefits

• Private health insurance
• Company laptop & mobile phone
• Development & training opportunities
• A respectful and internationally oriented working environment
• Travel, accommodation & meals covered for all on-site visits
• Friends & Family Rates within company’s chain of hotels
• Exclusive Employee Discounts within company’s network of selected partners and local service providers.
• Numerous employee recognition & engagement programs and actions (special experiences & scheduled events, employee recognition days, awards and much more)

At Empiria Group we are proud to foster Equal Employment Opportunities regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All applications are considered strictly confidential. After careful consideration of all the resumes received, we will only contact the candidates who meet the requirements of the job to arrange an interview.

You provide the Talent!

We provide the Space for Opportunity and Growth!