Hello, I am Nikolaos.

I am a People and Culture Partner bringing structure, ethics and learning enablement in the workplace environment.

I help organisations grow through trust, learning and integrity

Structured-oriented People Partnering

Human. Structured. Ethical.

Driving organizational culture through people, systems, and growth.

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I help organizations grow while keeping people at the center.

✔️ People and organizational partnership with advisory, coaching, and change enablement

✔️ Learning and capability enablement with onboarding, training, and team development

✔️ HR governance and ethics with policy guidance, compliance, and fair practices

✔️ HR operations excellence with reporting, documentation, and workflow optimization

✔️ Automation and systems improvement using Excel, Power Automate and continuous improvement mindset

My skills

  • Build strong team connections and guide leaders to align on people strategies.

    ✔️ People Advisory & Stakeholder Alignment

    ✔️ Employee Relations Navigation

    ✔️ Workforce Planning Fundamentals

    ✔️ Performance & Feedback Culture

    ✔️ Manager Coaching Support

    ✔️Cross-functional Collaboration

    ✔️Change Enablement with Team Adoption Focus

  • Design and deliver learning experiences that grow skills and team performance.

    ✔️ Onboarding Experience Design

    ✔️ Training Facilitation

    ✔️ Team Capability Development

    ✔️ Knowledge System Building (SOPs & laybooks)

    ✔️ Behavioral Insight Application (Maslow & Motivation Principles)

  • Ensure compliance, uphold ethical standards, and foster trust across the organization.

    ✔️ Policy Guidance & Compliance Alignment

    ✔️ Employment Law Awareness (EU scope)

    ✔️ Ethical Decision-Making

    ✔️ Confidential Case Handling

    ✔️ Responsible Communication

    ✔️ Fair People Practice

  • ✔️ HR Service Delivery

    ✔️ HR Documentation & Audit Readiness

    ✔️ People Data Consistency

    ✔️ HR Reporting

    ✔️ Process Ownership & Collaboration wih Payroll & Operations

  • Leverage technology and streamlined processes to boost HR efficiency and accuracy.

    Tools & Platforms:
    Excel • VBA • Power Automate • Power Query

    Processes & Optimization:
    Process Simplification • HR Workflow Optimization • Continuous Improvement Mindset

My toolbox

SAP Workday Quickbooks Oracle Office Smart Hris Coupa Replicon Kronos SAP Workday Quickbooks Oracle Office Smart Hris Coupa Replicon Kronos

Certifications

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I help teams grow with clarity, fairness, and a human touch, turning insight into action to create meaningful experiences.

Languages

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Fluent C2

Native

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Learning A2

Fluent C1

Work experience

  • TTEC
    Feb 2025 - Present | Athens, Greece (Hybrid)

    Supporting ~1000 employees across several business projects, combining HR expertise, compliance, and people strategy.

    What did I do

    ✔︎ HR point of contact for employee lifecycle, compliance guidance, and people decisions

    ✔︎ Managed employee relations: attendance, performance, conflict mediation, Code of Conduct issues

    ✔︎ Compliance lead for Greek labor law and submissions obligations on labor portals: contracts, schedule amendments, audits

    ✔︎ Partnered with Operations leads; coached managers on ethical decision-making and fair disciplinary processes

    ✔︎ Designed SOPs improving collaboration between Operations and People & Culture

    ✔︎ Built the first internal HR knowledge framework for P&C team

    ✔︎ Delivered training sessions for new team leads on compliance and people management

    ✔︎ Developed and maintained HR trackers for payroll and workforce changes

    ✔︎ Escalation contact for sensitive cases: harassment claims, misconduct investigations

    ✔︎ Contributed to cultural stability through responsible communication and cross-team cooperation

  • Foundever
    May 2024 - Nov 2024 | Athens, Greece

    Trusted advisor for 1,200 employees, managing benefits lifecycle and payroll collaboration.

    What did I do

    ✔︎ Point of contact for benefits policies and employee guidance

    ✔︎ Collaborated with managers to resolve benefits queries and strengthen trust in HR

    ✔︎ Managed healthcare onboarding, meal cards, eligibility validation, and lifecycle compliance

    ✔︎ Partnered with Workforce Management to process monthly payroll-related benefit adjustments

    ✔︎ Improved operational efficiency by automating benefits tracking with Excel and VBA

    ✔︎ Designed structured communication flows for onboarding/offboarding and policy changes

    ✔︎ Administered SuccessFactors for benefits activity and employee records management

  • Pfizer
    Mar 2023 - Mar 2024 | Athens, Greece (supporting Italian market)

    Managed AR operations for the Italian market, collaborating across Finance, Risk, and Commercial teams.

    What did I do

    ✔︎ End-to-end AR activity and timely collection from pharmacies and distributors

    ✔︎ Resolved financial discrepancies in partnership with Risk, Finance, Auditing, and Commercial teams

    ✔︎ Handled credit holds, overdue balances, and refund eligibility with clarity

    ✔︎ Maintained zero-risk targets through structured monitoring and proactive engagement

    ✔︎ Supported additional EMEA accounts during workload peaks

    ✔︎ Used SAP for transactional accuracy, audit compliance, and documentation

  • NEXT STEP
    Sep 2022 - Jan 2023 | Remote (Europe)

    Supported international recruitment across multiple EU markets, improving candidate and client processes.

    What did I do

    ✔︎ Coordinated candidates throughout the hiring process across Italy, Spain, Greece, and CEE

    ✔︎ Conducted sourcing, CV screening, interview scheduling, and job postings

    ✔︎ Partnered with Placement Managers to align shortlists with hiring needs

    ✔︎ Maintained structured candidate pipelines and performance-tracking reports

    ✔︎ Enhanced candidate experience with clear communication and guidance

    ✔︎ Developed an improved candidate profile creation process, reducing delays and bottlenecks

What people say

“Nikolaos combines analytical thinking with a people-centric approach.”

- Hanna F., Interim Recruiter & Psychologist, 2025

“His attitude consistently aligns with integrity, collaboration, and excellence.”

- Georgia M., HR Recruiter, 2025

“He brought a strategic mindset to everything from benchmarking salaries to streamlining benefit structures.”

- Tassos P., German International Recruiter, 2025

“Always punctual, reliable, and committed to the highest standard.”

- Michaela B., HR Business Partner, 2025

Where empathy meets strategy, teams thrive and leaders grow with confidence.

Open to roles in Madrid & Barcelona & relocation within the EU

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Open to roles in Madrid & Barcelona & relocation within the EU 〰️


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