Main purpose The HR Manager will lead the HR function for the Athens office, supporting approximately 250 employees. This role ensures that local HR practices are fully aligned with Greek employment legislation, company policies, and the Group's global HR strategy, while acting as a trusted, strategic partner to local leadership. Key responsibilities Act as the strategic HR partner to the Athens leadership team and managers, aligning people strategies with business objectives. Provide expert HR advice across organizational design, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and people-related risk. Manage employee relations and people-related matters fairly, consistently, and in full compliance with Greek employment law. Ensure ongoing compliance with Greek employment legislation, company policies, and HR governance requirements, partnering with external legal counsel as needed. Lead and coordinate performance management, talent development, learning, and succession planning initiatives. Oversee local compensation, benefits, and payroll activities, including annual salary review cycles. Ensure effective delivery of HR operations and employee lifecycle processes for approximately 250 employees, maintaining accurate and up-to-date HR systems and records. Drive continuous improvement of HR processes, systems, and employee services. Support organizational change, restructuring, and transformation initiatives across the Athens office. Partner with regional and global HR teams to implement Group-wide policies, programs, and strategic initiatives. Lead, coach, and develop the local HR team, ensuring clear priorities, strong service delivery, and effective partnership with the business. Provide HR insights and workforce analytics to support informed business decisions. Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture across the Athens office. Required qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience in an HR Managerial role BSc or MSc in Human Resources Strong knowledge of Greek labour legislation Proven experience within a large corporation, ideally multinational Fluency in English, both verbal and written Proficiency in Microsoft Office Familiarity with AI-assisted productivity tools (e.g., Claude) to support HR efficiency and decision-making Preferred qualifications Familiarity with the Workday platform Experience across the full cycle of people management activities, including employee relations, employment law, compensation & benefits, performance management, and payroll Attributes for success Strong organizational and prioritization skills Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills Strong communication skills, both written and verbal A high level of discretion and confidentiality Department overview The Athens HR team operates as the local HR function supporting the Athens office, comprising the HR Manager, one HR Business Partner (HRBP), and one HR Generalist. The team is responsible for the full employee lifecycle, employee relations, compliance, compensation & benefits, and HR operations for the Athens population. Recruitment and Learning & Development (L&D) are managed by dedicated, separate teams, with whom the Athens HR team collaborates closely to ensure a seamless end-to-end employee experience — from hiring through onboarding, development, and ongoing employee support. The HR Manager reports to the Regional Head of HR and works closely with local business leadership as well as regional and global HR colleagues to ensure that Athens HR practices remain aligned with Group-wide policies, standards, and strategic priorities. Equal opportunity employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status. Trafigura provides critical resources to the world. Founded over 30 years ago and owned by its employees, the Group is at the heart of global supply, using its deep understanding of commodity markets to make supply chains more efficient, secure and sustainable. Working across a global network, the Group deploys infrastructure, logistics, financing and market expertise to move energy and commodities from where they are produced to where they are needed. By connecting producers and consumers, it brings transparency, resilience and trust to complex supply chains. The business supplies the energy and commodities the world needs today, including oil and petroleum products, metals and minerals, gas and power, while investing in lower-carbon solutions for the future. The Trafigura Group also comprises industrial assets and operating businesses including multi-metals producer Nyrstar, fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy, fuel supplier and distributor Greenergy, and the Impala Terminals joint venture. The Group employs approximately 14,500 people, of whom more than 1,400 are shareholders, and operates in over 150 countries. Careers at Trafigura A career at Trafigura offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility from an early stage and contribute to a business that plays a vital role in the global economy. As an employee-owned company, we foster a high-performance culture where individuals are empowered to take ownership, challenge themselves and make an impact. We value curiosity, initiative and collaboration, and invest in helping our people develop the skills, experience and networks needed to succeed. Working alongside talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds, employees are given opportunities to learn continuously, solve complex problems and build rewarding international careers. Whether in commercial, operational, technical or corporate functions, our people are trusted to contribute, grow and lead throughout their careers.

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