HR Operations Partner - Fixed Term Contract

Location: Novi Sad, Serbia; hybrid work with two days in the office each week

Company

hirify.global and dbt Labs provide data infrastructure for moving, transforming, and governing data for analytics, AI, and business decision-making.

What you will do

• Support the establishment of HR operations for the Novi Sad office and local employees.
• Coordinate residence and work permit documentation and submissions for foreign nationals.
• Work with employment counsel, immigration attorneys, employees, and government offices on applications and insurance submissions.
• Maintain trackers, paper and electronic employee files, employment agreements, and supplemental benefits enrollment.
• Answer HR-related employee questions, provide administrative support, and update the Workday HRIS.
• Support health and safety programs, whistleblower processes, and HR preparation for all-hands meetings.

Requirements

• 2–5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in HR or People Operations.
• Experience supporting Serbian employees and foreign nationals.
• Fluent spoken and written Serbian is required.
• Knowledge of HR policies, local processes, and employment laws.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to work with confidential information in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Understanding or speaking Russian.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time fixed-term contract through February 2028, with an opportunity for a permanent role as the team grows.
• Hybrid work model combining remote flexibility with in-person collaboration.
• Employer-paid medical insurance, paid time off, paid sick time, parental leave, holidays, and volunteer days.
• RSU stock grants and professional development opportunities.
• Monthly cell phone stipend, team activities, and mental health support resources.