About us 

Established in 1922 and still controlled by the founding family, Saracakis Group of Companies is an energetic organization which maintains physical footprints in Greece as well as in Cyprus, Romania and Bulgaria through its subsidiaries. 

Saracakis Group of Companies is the exclusive importer and distributor of a wide range of passenger and commercial vehicles as well as machinery from world-renowned international manufacturers. The Group's comprehensive portfolio extends to car rentals and vehicle leasing through its strategic partnership with Kinsen, insurance services through its subsidiary Apollon and environmental services through its subsidiary Enser. 

Our purpose is to build trust and drive growth by offering sustainable, impactful, and people-centered solutions for all.  

If you’re a people person, taking your next steps in the exciting world of HR, the Human Resources (HR) Department of Enser (Member of Saracakis Group of Companies) in Heraklion/Crete is the ideal place to dive in.

We’re currently in search of a talented and resourceful:

PAYROLL & HR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Run the full payroll process cycle (including data collection, organization & administration).
• Gather information regarding employee payroll changes, such as sick leaves, overtime, etc.
• Ensure calculations and filings fully comply with laws and payroll/HR standards.
•  Manage the hiring/termination process and prepare necessary forms.
• Enter data into payroll, administrative databases, and software programs.
• Administer employee benefits (private medical insurance plan, fuel cards, meal tickets, etc.).
•  Handle public authorities’ tasks (Ergani platform, Sepenet, etc.).
• Provide administrative assistance and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the HR function and duties.
• Leverage digital technology capabilities to simplify the HR workflows, propose ways to improve the efficiency of the HR department and organization, and enhance employee experience.

Qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or Finance.
• Master’s degree in HR will be considered as a strong plus.
• Over years of experience in an organized HR department, ideally in a payroll role.
• Knowledge of employment law, contracts management, operations, and shifts management.
• Robust skills in data analytics and Systems thinking (analyze and recognize how a system's constituent parts interrelate and how sub-systems work within the context of larger systems).
• Agility in learning new technological tools and systems when needed.
• Additional knowledge of digital tools will be considered a plus.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent command of the Greek and English languages.
• Inherent interpersonal and communication skills, ethical principles, and cultural awareness.
• Self-motivated and resourceful, with problem-solving aptitude.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Military obligations fulfilled (for male applicants).

Our company offers:  

• Competitive compensation package (incl. performance Yearly Bonus and non-monetary Benefits and Perks)
• Life & Medical Insurance
• Strong training, career development prospects, and growth
• Modern, human-centric, and friendly working environment

Kindly note that due to the large volume of applications we are receiving, we will only contact candidates whose profiles solely correspond to the job requirements listed above.

All applications are considered strictly confidential.