Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Role summary:

To act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees while ensuring the effective delivery of core HR operations. The role supports business leaders across Greece and Cyprus, drives people initiatives, manages payroll coordination, oversees compensation and benefits processes, ensures compliance with labor legislation, and leverages HR data to support decision-making, combining strategic HR partnering with operational excellence.

HR Business Partner (HRBP) – Ops-focused

Role Summary:

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) – Ops-focused acts as a trusted advisor to managers and employees while ensuring the effective delivery of core HR operations. The role supports business leaders across Greece and Cyprus, drives people initiatives, manages payroll coordination, oversees compensation and benefits processes, ensures compliance with labor legislation, and leverages HR data to support decision-making, combining strategic HR partnering with operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Systems & People Analytics: Manage day-to-day HR administration through Workday & ESS Pylon, ensure data accuracy, and generate HR reports and people metrics to support decision-making.
• Payroll Management & Administration: Coordinate and validate the payroll process, act as main contact with the external payroll provider, and prepare payroll reports and workforce cost analyses.
• Labor Law Compliance & ERGANI Administration: Manage required ERGANI submissions, ensure compliance with Greek labor legislation, and advise stakeholders on employment law developments.
• Compensation & Benefits: Support salary review, bonus, and benefits processes, maintain compensation records, and provide workforce cost analysis.
• HR Operations & Continuous Improvement: Ensure accuracy of HR records and support digitalization.
• HR Business Partnering & Manager Support: Partner with managers on employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning, and drive the annual goal-setting process.
• Talent Acquisition & Performance (Support): Support Talent & Development Specialist as needed.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree an asset.

Experience

3-6 years of experience in HR Operations, HR Generalist, or HR Business Partner roles. Solid experience in payroll administration and coordination, with hands-on experience in PYLON. Strong knowledge of Greek labor law and ERGANI processes. Experience in Compensation & Benefits administration. Experience producing HR reports, dashboards, and people analytics. Experience in Talent & Development is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Business Acumen & Commercial Awareness.
• Stakeholder Management & Influencing.
• Hands-on, Solution-Oriented Mindset.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Ability.
• Attention to Detail & Confidentiality.
• Organizational & Prioritization Skills.
• Strong command of Greek and English, written and spoken.

Reports To

Head of HR|HRD Greece&Cyprus

What’s in it for you:

• 💰 Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• 🌍 Global Working Environment
• 📚 Ongoing training & career development
• 🩺 Private medical insurance
• 🚀Supportive, entrepreneurial culture focused on growth, development, and collaboration

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.