HR Manager

A Little Bit about Us

VarSome.com is the world’s leading website for professional human genetics. With more than 5 000 citations in scientific papers, 60 000 registered professional users, we are seeking to bring together all the human expertise in molecular genetics. VarSome Clinical is a comprehensive decision support software platform for genetic testing.

VarSome is created by Saphetor, a Switzerland-based precision medicine company with offices in Lausanne, Boston, and Athens, using bioinformatics to apply human genome data to improve health and lives worldwide.

Saphetor is pioneering the use of big-data sequencing technology, such as exome and whole-genome sequencing, for clinical practice. We are involved in both clinical research and diagnostics, providing our clients with quality analysis and interpretation of next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) data. All our services are provided over the web, and our VarSome.com website is the world’s prime reference for genetic variant interpretation.

We are on the lookout for a hands-on HR Manager who will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and play a key role in supporting and guiding the HR function across multiple locations, including Greece, the UK, Spain, Switzerland, and France, where our teams are based.

Role Responsibilities:

HR Leadership & Support

• Provide guidance and support to senior management on organizational design, workforce planning & restructuring, and talent development.
• Contribute to HR projects such as setting-up new entities or payroll presence in new markets.

People Development & Culture

• Support a positive and inclusive company culture aligned with company values.
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives, performance management processes, and succession planning activities.

International Payroll Management

• Oversee and ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing across Switzerland, Spain, the UK, Greece, and France.
• Act as the main point of contact with local payroll providers, ensuring alignment with tax, social security, and labor regulations in each country.

Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution

• Handle employee relations matters and support managers with day-to-day people issues.
• Assist in resolving conflicts and provide guidance on performance and communication topics.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of HR policies across all locations.
• Manage dismissal process if needed

Compliance & Risk Management

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and labor practices across the payroll countries.
• Support compliance with GDPR, local labor laws, and internal HR policies.
• Assist with audits, policy updates, and regulatory reporting when needed.
• Create new HR policies if needed

Talent Acquisition

• Support and manage recruitment activities across regions, ensuring a consistent and positive candidate experience. Decide which positions should be sourced through Linkedin vs. headhunters.
• Work with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and support recruitment planning.
• Build and maintain a strong employer brand across international markets, leveraging local insights and global consistency.

HR Team Management

• Support and guide a mid-level HR team member, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Provide regular input, feedback, and day-to-day support to help this direct report succeed in the role.

Required competence for the role:

• More than 7 years of experience in core HR functions, primarily in Greece, with international HR experience
• Strong understanding of HR practices and ability to apply them to support business needs
• Strong knowledge of Greek labor law; knowledge of other countries’ labor laws such as Spain or UK will be a plus
• Experience coordinating payroll with vendors and ensuring compliance
• Experience supporting managers on organizational design, workforce planning, and change initiatives
• Strong ethical judgment and commitment to legal and internal policy compliance; experience with HR audits and policy updates
• Ability to support, guide, and develop an HR team member through coaching, feedback, and day-to-day direction
• Hands-on experience in full-cycle recruitment, with ability to implement inclusive and effective hiring practices
• Awareness of employer branding maintaining a positive candidate experience
• Clear verbal and written communication skills in English (additional European languages a plus)
• Strong attention to detail in managing HR processes and documentation (e.g., employee contracts)
• Skilled in handling employee relations issues with discretion and fairness

Your career journey with us includes:

• A position in a fascinating healthcare growth domain, at the cutting edge of technology and research.
• A competitive compensation package combined with additional benefits.
• Hybrid 1 day per week at the Athens office.
• Endless learning opportunities

Saphetor is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and our employees, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, medical condition or disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, or marital status.