Human Resources Assistant

Athenian Mattress Company is currently in search of a Human Resources Assistant to join our team at Markopoulo Attica.

Athenian Mattress Company is the market leader in Greece in the manufacturing and trading of sleep products. The company operates the country’s most advanced mattress production facility — and one of the top three in Europe — setting industry standards in design, quality, and hygiene.  As a model manufacturing enterprise, it delivers pioneering sleep solutions tailored to modern consumer needs. The company develops and manages a portfolio of sleep product brands that serve distinct segments of the market, addressing a wide range of consumer and business requirements. These brands include Media Strom, Stromatex, Zenius, and Sleep Dimmer. Athenian Mattress Industry is supported by a robust and continuously expanding distribution network, currently comprising approximately 400 retail points, 2,700 hotels, and multiple e-commerce platforms.

Role Purpose

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for Human Resources?

We are looking for an enthusiastic HR Assistant to join our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior professional (up to 2 years of experience) to gain 360-degree exposure to HR operations—from labor law compliance and payroll support to shaping our company’s internal policies and culture.

Reporting to Compensation & Benefits Manager

Key Accountabilities

• Payroll & Benefits Support: Assist in the monthly payroll cycle by gathering and verifying attendance data (leaves, absences, overtime). You will also handle the administration of employee benefits.
• Labor Law & ERGANI Management: You will support all necessary processes in ERGANI.  This includes managing all necessary filings (hiring, terminations, contract amendments) and ensuring the timely entry of work schedules, overtime, and leave declarations.
• HR Framework Development: You will play a key role in building our foundations by supporting the drafting of Job Descriptions and the development of internal HR Policies & Procedures.
• HR Administration: Maintain organized physical and digital employee files, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and compliant with policies and legislation.

Skills Required

• Up to 2 years of experience in an HR administrative or payroll support role.
• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field will be prefered.
• Proven experience with the ERGANI system is essential.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office is a must, as you will be managing data and drafting official documents.
• A solid understanding of Greek Labor Law.
• Excellent command of both Greek and English (written and verbal).

Your Profile

• High Attention to Detail: You take pride in the accuracy of your work, especially when dealing with compliance and data entry.
• Strong Communication: You can translate complex policies into clear, friendly language for our employees.
• Integrity: You handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.
• Proactive Mindset: You enjoy improving and organizing processes in a growing environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• A strong focus on maintaining a friendly and dynamic work environment that values work life balance.
• Exclusive employee discounts on our products.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Next steps: If you are a motivated and results-oriented professional, we would love to hear from you. Athenian Mattress is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity, ensure all employees feel valued and respected, and create a culture of belonging, which boosts morale, innovation, and retention.