Plant Junior HR Business Partner

Sunlight Group Energy Storage Systems is a world-leading technology company and provider of innovative industrial and off-road energy storage solutions, with 30+ years of experience. We specialize in the development and production of lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for industrial mobility, leisure mobility, and ESS applications. These products are manufactured and assembled in Sunlight’s state-of-the-art facilities in Greece, Italy, Germany, Israel, and USA, and distributed to more than 115 countries.

Driven by our commitment to inspire our people and unlock their potential, and steadfast in our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, we have created an agile and innovative environment that promotes open communication and collaboration, while offering continuous learning and development opportunities to the 3,600+ people we employ across the organization.

Keen to further empower our team by onboarding more talent, we are looking for a Plant Junior HR Business Partner to support our Manufacturing Plant in Xanthi.

Working closely with plant leadership and employees, you will help drive key people’s initiatives across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management and engagement. The role requires a hands-on approach, strong presence on the production floor and close collaboration with both white-collar and blue-collar populations to support business performance and foster positive employee experience.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role include

HR Business Partnering & Employee Relations

• Partner with managers and supervisors to support people-related decisions and foster a positive employee experience.
• Build strong relationships with both blue-collar and white-collar employees, maintaining regular presence on the production floor.
• Support employee relations matters and ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Coordinate and manage end-to-end recruitment activities, with a strong focus on blue-collar hiring.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and support workforce planning initiatives.
• Ensure effective onboarding and integration of new employees into the organization.

Performance, Development & Engagement

• Coordinate training and development initiatives based on business and workforce needs.
• Contribute to employee engagement activities and initiatives that strengthen organizational culture and retention.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Monitor key workforce indicators, including turnover, absenteeism and staffing needs.
• Ensure compliance with labor legislation, company policies and HR procedures.
• Maintain accurate HR records and support reporting and people analytics activities.

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to build trusted partnerships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Effective communication and influencing skills, with confidence to interact with both production employees and management teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Genuine interest in people, manufacturing operations and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial or operational environment.
• Familiarity with labor legislation and HR practices.
• Experience in recruitment activities, including blue-collar hiring.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Knowledge of HRMS would be an advantage.
• Fluency in Greek & English (both verbal & written).

Benefits

What we offer you back

• A competitive salary based on experience and topped up with other bonuses
• Transportation to and from the factory by company bus from Kavala, Xanthi, and Komotini.
• Health and life insurance for you and your family
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Developmental feedback framework & career path
• International mobility opportunities