Nikos Michelakis

HR Operations | Recruitment | Operations & Service Coordinator | Maritime & Technical Environments

Athens Metropolitan Area

About

HR Generalist with 15+ years of experience in structured, compliance-driven environments across multinational institutional and operational settings. My professional background includes full-cycle recruitment, employee lifecycle administration, HRMS-based personnel systems and workforce planning, supporting teams of 150+ employees and institutional structures of approximately 250 personnel. I have participated in organizational restructuring initiatives within multinational environments, including contribution to NATO’s 2010 Organizational Transformation project, supporting job architecture development and personnel realignment processes. Recognized for strong documentation governance, confidentiality handling and the ability to operate effectively within high-accountability and regulated environments. Currently focused on corporate HR roles where structured administration, recruitment coordination and workforce support contribute to organizational stability and operational efficiency.

Experience

  • PRIVATE MARITIME SECURITY COMPANY (On-site)
    • Operations Officer
      Jul 2021 - Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      - Supported operational services while maintaining compliance in cross-functional coordination. - Drafted and administered contracts, quotations, and invoices with accuracy. - Prepared operational SITREPs and structured documentation archives. - Collaborated with local agents and stakeholders to ensure service continuity.

    • HR Officer / Recruiter
      Jun 2017 - Jul 2021 · 4 yrs 2 mos

      - Managed full-cycle recruitment and HR administration for 150+ multinational workforce. - Ensured accurate HRMS records, personnel data integrity, and certification tracking. - Coordinated onboarding, workforce planning, and performance evaluation processes. - Liaised with internal stakeholders and external partners to maintain compliance and documentation standards.

  • Staff Officer (Human Resources Branch) at North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) - Hellenic Navy General Staff
    Aug 2007 - Dec 2016 · 9 yrs 5 mos

    - Contributed to NATO’s 2010 Organizational Transformation initiative, managing job architecture and personnel realignment for a 250-person command. - Developed job descriptions and organizational structures using NATO HRMS (MAPS). - Oversaw in/out processing, appraisal reporting, and institutional correspondence. - Supported manpower planning and organizational development within a structured framework.

  • Network Administrator at Hellenic Navy Operational Centre
    Oct 2004 - Aug 2007 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    - Supported network infrastructure and systems administration for 150+ users. - Ensured data security, documentation accuracy, and operational continuity.

  • Electronics Engineer - Chief of Technical Team at Hellenic Navy (Seagoing Service)
    Oct 1988 - Nov 2004 · 16 yrs 2 mos

    - Led a 15-member electronics and radar systems team onboard operational warships. - Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules and ensured operational readiness. - Strengthened leadership, documentation discipline, and systems management skills.