SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. We have offices in Europe and Mauritius. Our goal? We bring people solutions to life and turn HR into a value source for our clients and their people.

Our people solutions span the entire employee journey, from salary payment to attracting, rewarding, and developing talent. Are you ready to join us?

About the role:

We are seeking a senior HR leader to join our regional management team and drive the people agenda across the area of Adriatic (Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia). As a strategic business partner, you will play a key role in shaping culture, enabling transformation, and aligning people strategies with business goals.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of work in the area of Adriatic as part of a high-impact leadership team. You’ll be part of a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and authenticity, where your voice matters and your impact is visible.

What do we have to offer?

• A dynamic environment: flexible working hours and working from home – everything is negotiable!
• Additional health insurance
• Christmas and holiday allowances
• Paid lunch
• Fruit, coffee, and other refreshments available in our kitchen
• Paid gyms/sports clubs
• 100% paid sick leave
• Lawyer counselling
• Organized events and team buildings
• Referral program
• Workation - possibility to work from any SD Worx location (4 weeks per year)
• Learning opportunities: through an individual development plan and professional training
• Career growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field or want to expand your knowledge more horizontally, there is always room to grow within SD Worx!

Which tasks can you expect?

• Serve as a senior member of the regional management team, influencing business direction through a people-first lens.
• Partner with senior leaders to translate business strategy into impactful HR initiatives across the area of Adriatic.
• Champion a culture of agility, ownership, and continuous learning by coaching leaders and empowering teams.
• Lead organizational change and transformation efforts, ensuring alignment with company values and employee engagement.
• Drive talent management, succession planning, and leadership development to build a strong internal pipeline.
• Collaborate on workforce planning, compensation, and performance strategies with Talent Acquisition and Reward teams.
• Ensure compliance with local employment laws while fostering a unified and inclusive company culture.
• Monitor HR metrics and deliver insights that support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Support the implementation and daily management of reward programs, including job evaluation, grading structures, pay-for-performance systems, annual merit reviews, bonus schemes, flexible benefits, and sales incentive plans.
• Handle employee-related requests and provide guidance on compensation and benefits matters, ensuring alignment with company policies and market practices.
• Participate in talent management processes, including final-stage interviews and offer negotiations, to support strategic hiring and retention efforts.

What do you have to offer?

• Extensive experience in senior HR business partnering roles, ideally in a regional or multi-country context.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at executive level.
• Proven track record in driving cultural transformation and leading through change.
• Deep understanding of HR practices, employment law, and compliance in the Adriatic region.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability and strong business acumen.
• Degree-level education with relevant HR qualifications (e.g., CIPD or equivalent).

From many places, we work as one, moving from better to best together.

SD Worx embraces diversity in the workplace. Diversity brings inspiration and innovation to our company. We particularly welcome applications from qualified talent, regardless of origin, nationality, gender, skin color, ethnic and social background, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or stage of life.