HR Generalist

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Datatonic helps world-class companies unlock the full potential of data and AI. We combine deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, people-first approach — and our People Operations team plays a key role in building a healthy, compliant, scalable organisation.

We are growing our operations in Croatia, and we’re looking for an HR Generalist who thrives on structure, precision, and creating a smooth and transparent employee experience.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on HR work, understands the importance of compliance, and sees operational excellence as a foundation for a strong, people-centric culture.

The Role: HR Operations, Compliance & Employee Support

As our HR Generalist, you will be the operational anchor for regional HR processes, working closely with the Regional Head of People Operations and the Global People, Skills & AI team.
Your work ensures that our employees feel supported, our processes run smoothly, and our operations always meet Croatian and EU legal standards.

You’ll manage the essential, “human-in-the-loop” HR responsibilities — from contracts and payroll to onboarding and employee support — allowing our strategic HR leads to focus on development, growth, and capability building.

What You’ll Do

1. HR Administration & Legal Compliance

• Prepare, update, and manage employment contracts, annexes, and documentation in line with Croatian and EU labour laws

• Ensure compliance with labour regulations (working hours records, H&S, mandatory documentation, workplace postings)

• Maintain up-to-date internal policies and support mandatory training coordination

• Prepare documentation and coordinate meetings for employee relations matters

2. Payroll, Timesheets & Core HR Processes

• Manage the full payroll process for Croatia and support payroll processes across other European locations

• Oversee timesheets and working hours registers, ensuring accuracy and legal compliance

• Collaborate with Finance and external payroll partners to guarantee correct and timely payments

• Manage benefits administration (e.g., supplementary health insurance) and support compensation reviews

• Maintain HRIS data integrity and process all employee lifecycle changes

3. Onboarding, Offboarding & Employee Lifecycle

• Deliver smooth, structured, legally compliant onboarding and offboarding processes

• Coordinate access, right-to-work checks, documentation, and induction scheduling

• Act as the first point of contact for routine HR questions (policies, benefits, leave, processes)

• Support relocations, EU mobility, and visa/permit administration when needed

4. Operational Support

• Provide administrative support for employee travel (booking accommodation, flights, documentation)

• Work closely with Legal, Finance, IT, and external partners to ensure streamlined and compliant operations across the region

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in HR operations, HR generalist work, payroll, or HR administration

• Solid understanding of Croatian labour law and familiarity with EU employment standards

• Hands-on experience with payroll, contracts, and timesheet administration

• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information responsibly

• Experience with HRIS (BambooHR, HiBob) is an advantage

• Experience supporting multiple countries or working in an international company is a plus

• Proactive, dependable, structured, and comfortable navigating operational complexity

Benefits we offer include:

• 25+ days of vacation, depending on role and progression

• Supplementary and additional health insurance

• 50% covered MultiSport membership

• Hybrid working model for flexibility and balance