Senior People Generalist
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled HR professionals in the remote job market has grown exponentially, with a 25% increase in job postings in the last year. As companies like Teya expand their global footprint, the need for experts who can navigate complex employee relations and ensure seamless onboarding processes has never been more pressing. With the rise of remote work, companies are looking for candidates who can adapt to fast-paced environments and prioritize employee experience. Teya's mission to support small, local businesses is a compelling draw for those looking to make a real impact. Before applying, candidates should be aware of the importance of fluency in Croatian and English, as well as experience in high-growth organizations.
Job Description
About the Role
Teya is seeking a Senior People Generalist to join their team in Croatia, playing a vital role in supporting the company's growing teams. This is an opportunity to be at the heart of a fast-scaling business, where you will have real ownership over how the employee experience is delivered day-to-day. The ideal candidate will be a trusted point of contact for employees and managers, providing clear, timely, and practical HR guidance. As a key member of the team, you will work closely with managers and employees to bring the People strategy to life on the ground, contributing to an environment where individuals can do their best work and teams can perform at a high level.The Senior People Generalist will be responsible for ensuring a seamless, compliant, and high-quality employee experience. This includes supporting the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, and acting as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers. The role will also involve partnering with People Partners to deliver key People initiatives and support business priorities, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Teya's mission is to support small, local businesses, and the company is committed to creating a positive and engaging employee experience. The Senior People Generalist will be instrumental in driving this mission forward, working to identify opportunities to improve People processes and make them simpler, faster, and more effective.
What You Will Do
- Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employment changes, and offboarding processes
- Act as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers, providing clear, timely, and practical HR guidance
- Own onboarding end-to-end, ensuring new hires are set up for success from day one and continuously improving the experience
- Ensure all employee data and documentation is accurate, compliant, and maintained to a high standard
- Support employee relations matters, handling queries with professionalism and escalating more complex cases where needed
- Partner with People Partners to deliver key People initiatives and support business priorities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations
- Identify opportunities to improve People processes, making them simpler, faster, and more effective
- Support a positive and engaging employee experience within your market
- Own end-to-end office management for the Zagreb office, creating an environment where people can do their best work
- Own end-to-end recruitment lifecycle and candidate experience
- Drive proactive sourcing and headhunting
- Conduct job briefings with hiring managers and align on hiring needs
What We Are Looking For
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to identify problems and help solve them
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the ability to deliver reliably and with urgency
- High attention to detail and pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift
- A genuine interest in improving employee experience in a practical, hands-on way
- Ambition and a desire to grow within a scaling organization
- Fluency in Croatian and English
- Experience working in a high-growth, scaling organization
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Nice to Have
- Experience with HR systems and software
- Knowledge of employment law and regulations in Croatia
- Certification in HR or a related field
Benefits and Perks
- Opportunity to work with a fast-scaling business and make a real impact
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
- Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
How to Stand Out
- Be prepared to provide specific examples of how you have improved employee experience in previous roles
- Highlight your ability to adapt to fast-paced environments and prioritize employee relations
- Showcase your knowledge of employment law and regulations in Croatia
- Emphasize your proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Prepare to discuss your experience with HR systems and software, and how you have used them to drive efficiency and improvement
- Be ready to talk about your career goals and how they align with Teya's mission and values
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