HR Location Partner - People & Engagement

Welcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group

We are a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a leading European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with forward-looking products.

A little bit about us to help ignite your imagination

Our exciting portfolio currently spans four business areas and includes Real Estate (immoscout24.ch, homegate.ch, ImmoStreet.ch, home.ch, Acheter-Louer.ch, Flatfox, Casasoft), Automotive (autoscout24.ch, motoscout24.ch, CarAuktion), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo.ch) and Finance and Insurance (financescout24.ch, Moneyland.ch).

At SMG Serbia, 150+ talents thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, guided by our values: Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly, shaping the future of digital marketplaces.

Meet the team! 

At SMG, our strength lies in our people. Meet some of the team members with whom you could work:

• Katarina Barać - Senior HR Location Partner - People & Compliance;

• Ana Janićijević - Senior Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience Specialist; 

Job Description

Your Mission

As an HR Location Partner - People & Engagement within the Local Operations Team, part of the Central Services Business Unit, you will play a key role in shaping our company culture and acting as a trusted partner to employees, line managers, and HR stakeholders. You will support employees throughout their lifecycle, ensuring a positive and engaging experience, while bringing creativity and a proactive mindset to drive meaningful initiatives aligned with our broader goals and mission. 

Join our dynamic team, located in six countries (Switzerland, Serbia, Vietnam, France, Germany, and India), where creativity thrives. Together, we tackle challenges, celebrate successes, and keep learning and growing.

Specifically, you will work on: 

• Creating strong, trusted relationships with employees and managers, supporting them throughout their journey in the company and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment

• Collaborating closely with managers to develop people-focused approaches aligned with business priorities, while defining and implementing change management frameworks during organizational shifts and digital transformation initiatives

• Designing and bringing to life creative concepts for local events and initiatives that strengthen company culture, connection, and collaboration driven by research, feedback and insights

• Leading performance and development processes, including goal setting and annual reviews; Supporting compensation processes (e.g. merit cycles) and guiding managers through key decisions

• Fostering a culture of open and continuous feedback, supporting managers and employees in building strong feedback practices

• Collaborating with Talent Acquisition on hiring needs and supporting recruitment during peak periods; Continuously improving onboarding and offboarding experiences

• Ensuring compliance with local labor laws and internal HR policies in close collaboration with the Local Operations Team

Your responsibilities will evolve as we grow.

Your Background & Experience

• 4+ years of experience as HR Partner, Talent Manager, or similar people-focused role, ideally within the IT or fast-paced tech company, international or matrix environment

• Proven experience in designing and implementing employee engagement initiatives, or culture programs that positively impact employee satisfaction and retention

• Experience in supporting managers in performance reviews, feedback culture, succession planning, and development conversations

• Strong understanding of HR processes, employee relations, and performance management as well as solid understanding of local labor law

• Experience in end-to-end recruitment processes and close collaboration with Talent Acquisition

Skills & Personal Strengths

• Strong ability to build trust and connect with employees and managers at all levels

• A proactive, creative hands-on mindset with the energy and drive to bring ideas to life

• Confidence in navigating employee relations topics and supporting managers in day-to-day people challenges

• Ability to balance structure and flexibility, applying processes while keeping a people-focused approach

We value the skills you bring and your ability to learn quickly, so don’t worry if your career path has been unique.

Recruitment Process 

We believe hiring is a two-way street, where both parties get to know each other. Here's what you can expect:

1. Initial Screening Call

2. Case Study Interview

3. Interview w/ Hiring Manager

4. Meet The Team 

Benefits you'll love

• Be a part of well established Swiss-based subsidiary in Belgrade
• We value work-life balance and employee happiness. That’s why we grant you hybrid work environment, and 25 vacation days per year, with the option to buy another 10 days in an unbureaucratic process. You get 5 fully paid sick days per year, and another 5 days for special occasions
• Lots of team activities and perks
• LinkedIn Learning
• Great equipment, competitive salary and a variety of fringe benefits like a gym membership and discounts at local stores
• International team and working environment of talented and fun people
• Stimulating work experience that will allow you to grow both professionally and personally
• Yearly budget for your personal development

Apply now with your CV in English. Feel free to send us any additional documents you think we should read to understand that you are the perfect fit.

About Us

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a cutting-edge digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products.
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group provides customers with the best tools to meet their life decision needs. The portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox, Immostreet.ch, alle-immobilien.ch, home.ch, Publimmo, Acheter-Louer.ch, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, moneyland.ch).

Disclaimer

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group primarily engages with candidates directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.