Senior HR Manager (Athens & Paros, Greece)

Who we are

Kenshō Hotels & Villas, the award-winning boutique hospitality brand born in Mykonos, is expanding its story to the island of Paros. Renowned for redefining Cycladic luxury through design, gastronomy, and heartfelt service, Kenshō is now creating a new haven of relaxation and inspiration on one of Greece’s most authentic and beautiful islands.

We are seeking passionate, talented, and dedicated professionals who share our philosophy of excellence, creativity, and genuine hospitality. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a visionary project that combines the elegance of Kenshō with the natural charm of Paros.

About the Role

The Senior HR Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all human resources functions across the Kenshō portfolio. This role ensures that HR strategy supports business objectives while fostering a high-performance, people-centric culture aligned with Kenshō’s values of elegance, authenticity, and excellence.

The position requires a strategic yet hands-on HR leader with strong knowledge of Greek labor law, luxury hospitality operations, and seasonal workforce management. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals and brand values.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on workforce planning, organizational design, and people performance.
• Oversee recruitment for all hotel and F&B operations, including senior leadership and seasonal staff.
• Ensure effective onboarding, training coordination, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support succession planning and leadership development across the group.
• Ensure full compliance with Greek labor law, collective agreements, and internal policies.
• Handle employee relations matters, disciplinary procedures, and conflict resolution with professionalism and discretion.
• Manage performance management frameworks and appraisal processes.
• Oversee compensation structures, benefits administration, and incentive schemes.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and codes of conduct across properties.
• Support annual budgeting related to headcount, payroll, and HR costs.
• Promote Kenshō’s culture of inclusivity, professionalism, and service excellence.
• Support initiatives related to employee engagement, well-being, and retention.
• Strengthen employer branding in collaboration with marketing and leadership teams.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 7–10 years of HR leadership experience, preferably within luxury hospitality or lifestyle brands.
• Strong knowledge of Greek labor law and seasonal employment practices.
• Proven experience managing HR across multiple locations or departments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Fluency in English and Greek required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary in line with market standards and professional experience
• Comprehensive private health insurance coverage
• Company-provided accommodation and daily meals to support employee wellbeing
• Fully equipped workstation and necessary tools for optimal performance
• Company mobile phone for business use