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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