The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Functional Title: HR Senior Manager

Corporate Title: Vice President 2

Location: Belgrade

Purpose of the Role

You will be the HR Senior Manager for Serbia and France and will ensure the strategic alignment of HR activities to support Business priorities.

The primary purpose of this role is to partner with senior leaders and key stakeholders to understand business goals and develop HR strategies that support organisational objectives. This will happen through the provision of strategic guidance and counsel on a range of HR matters, including organisational design, workforce planning, and talent management. You will Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation within the HR function to enhance organisational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain effective workforce planning to ensure organisational optimisation. This includes fit for purpose structure in line with business requirements, role relocation and location strategy;
• Develop people management capabilities and engage and deliver a performance culture.
• Enhance employee engagement for critical areas, in response to and using employee survey results where appropriate.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders and develop a network to meet business strategy and goals.
• Partner with business leaders to advise on employee relations matters in line with local legislation and Group policies. Manages complex and high risk employee relations issues and terminations.
• Play a pro-active role in country leadership as a strategic advisor.
• Be a talent and performance coach to the business and lead on succession and talent development.
• Ensure HR policy and solutions are aligned to the needs of the business, and wider Group where appropriate.
• Lead full alignment of HR integration activity in France including HR policy and handbook.
• Contribute towards global HR initiatives outside of Serbia and France to benefit the wider business.
• Actively find solutions to improve Workday process at Group level, this will include taking ownership of data quality and integrity and the provision of appropriate MI.
• Authorised signatory for all Serbia employment related documentation.
• Works closely with local attorneys when implementing new policies, as well as with the payroll provider/accountant for any matters that incur a cost.

Experience required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or a related field; Master's degree or CIPD qualified preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on strategic HR partnership and employee relations.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations, with the ability to apply them in a practical, business-oriented manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Proven track record of driving HR initiatives that contribute to business success and enhance employee engagement and retention.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organisation is a plus.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct souring model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.