About This Role
This role provides expert guidance on Serbian labor law, employee relations, and HR documentation, supporting the team in maintaining legally compliant and consistent employment practices aligned with internal policies. The Employee Relations Manager will work closely with HR Operations, HR Business Partners, and managers to support well-informed employment decisions and clear, professional communication with employees, combining practical advice on complex employee relations matters with the continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and documentation standards.
Responsibilities
- Advise HR Operations, HR Business Partners, and managers on complex employee relations matters, providing practical guidance aligned with Serbian labor legislation and internal policies
- Assess employment-related legal and compliance risks, constructively challenge proposed approaches, and recommend practical solutions that balance business needs with legal requirements
- Draft and review employment-related documentation and employee communications, ensuring legal compliance, accuracy, clarity, and consistency
- Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and internal rulebooks
- Support the continuous improvement of HR documentation and practices through periodic reviews, maintaining compliance and consistency in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
- Monitor changes in Serbian labor legislation and relevant regulations, assess their impact on HR practices, and translate them into practical guidance and updated documentation
- Provide guidance and training to HR colleagues and managers on labor law requirements, documentation standards, and employee relations practices
Requirements
- University degree in Law and strong practical expertise in Serbian labor law
- Excellent written and spoken Serbian and English
- Ability to interpret Serbian labor legislation and translate legal requirements into clear, practical advice for HR colleagues and managers
- Proven experience advising on complex employee relations matters and preparing employment-related documentation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and the ability to assess risks, recommend practical solutions, and constructively challenge proposed approaches
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex matters clearly and advise stakeholders at different organizational levels
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and reliable approach, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn HR systems and tools quickly
