People & HR Lead overseeing local operations for Genomenon in Bosnia. Responsible for mentoring managers and implementing HR strategy across both Sarajevo and Tuzla offices.
Responsibilities
Serve as the dedicated People & HR leader for Genomenon’s Bosnia-based organization, supporting employees across both Sarajevo and Tuzla offices.
Act as the subject matter expert for all local people practices, owning People strategy and execution across sites.
Make independent decisions with confidence and judgment, leading critical processes end-to-end.
Coach and mentor managers across Bosnia on performance conversations, feedback, team dynamics, retention, and employee development.
Design and deliver manager and leadership training programs that strengthen organizational capability across both locations.
Lead implementation of performance management programs including goal setting, annual reviews, and career progression frameworks.
Support workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning efforts in partnership with global People leadership.
Develop strategic initiatives that increase engagement, reduce turnover, and strengthen employee satisfaction across Sarajevo and Tuzla.
Champion resilience and well-being during periods of growth and change, balancing high performance with sustainability.
Manage complex employee relations matters with empathy, discretion, and consistency.
Foster a safe, inclusive workplace across Bosnia and ensure alignment with Genomenon’s values and ethical standards.
Oversee local HR operations including documentation, payroll coordination, benefits support, and time-off management.
Ensure compliance with Bosnia and Herzegovina labor regulations and Genomenon’s global People policies.
Serve as the primary People partner between Bosnia and the US People Operations team, representing local needs and influencing broader people strategy.
Advocate for improvements with conviction while remaining collaborative and adaptable.
Work in a hybrid/in-person model with regular onsite presence.
Travel to secondary Bosnian office at least once per quarter to strengthen relationships, support leaders, and ensure consistent People support across offices (travel expenses covered).
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (Master’s degree a plus)
HR certification or additional professional training preferred
5+ years of progressive experience in HR, People Operations, or HR Business Partner roles, ideally with site-level ownership
Demonstrated ability to operate as an independent People leader and trusted advisor to managers and senior stakeholders
Experience coaching managers through performance management, employee development, and complex employee relations matters
Strong knowledge of Bosnia and Herzegovina employment law, HR compliance, and local HR operational practices
Proven ability to design and implement people programs that improve engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness
Experience supporting talent management, learning and development, and workforce planning initiatives
Comfort working in fast-paced, scaling, and/or international organizations with cross-border collaboration
Working knowledge of HRIS and talent management systems, ideally including Rippling, Lattice, and/or Greenhouse
Strong asynchronous (Slack, email) and in-person communication, relationship-building, and influence skills across cultures and teams
Ability to support employees across multiple office locations, with regular onsite presence in Sarajevo and quarterly travel to Tuzla (expenses covered)
Flexibility to collaborate with US-based colleagues across time zones
Benefits
Competitive base salary above market average, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility between onsite and remote work
Equity participation in a growing, US-based technology organization
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