Who We Are
Semaphore (semaphore.io) is an open-source, cloud-native CI/CD platform trusted by engineering teams worldwide. We value craftsmanship, transparency, and continuous learning. As a globally distributed team, we care deeply about building meaningful software — and supporting the people who build it.
We’re looking for an HR Generalist who thrives in a dynamic, fast-evolving environment, enjoys rolling up their sleeves, and is comfortable balancing hands-on operational work with people-focused initiatives. Someone flexible, organised, and resourceful — ready to help shape and support a high-performing remote culture. The role is based in our Novi Sad office.
What You’ll Do
Talent & Hiring
- Partner with engineering and product leads to understand hiring needs — from developers to support, operations, and beyond.
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process: draft and post job ads, screen CVs, coordinate interviews, communicate with candidates, and help ensure a delightful, respectful candidate experience.
- Facilitate smooth onboarding for new team members (documentation, access, orientation, remote-work setup, probation follow-ups).
People Support & Employee Experience
- Serve as a friendly, reliable point of contact for team questions related to HR, benefits, remote-work policies, and company culture.
- Help resolve day-to-day issues, concerns, or conflicts; escalate when needed; and promote transparent communication.
- Organise remote-friendly team-building activities, virtual get-togethers, or occasional in-person meetups (where relevant) to strengthen bonds across our global team.
HR Administration, Compliance & Legal Coordination
- Maintain employee records, contracts, and HR documentation in an organised manner (digital HRIS, secure data practices).
- Oversee leave/remote-work requests, track time off, support payroll preparation ( outsourced and managed internally), and ensure local employment compliance.
- Act as the primary HR contact for local legal advisors, coordinating and supporting operational-related legal and corporate matters.
- Help define and maintain HR policies appropriate for a remote, distributed, international team.
Learning, Growth & Retention
- Help design and support a framework for performance reviews, feedback cycles, and career growth paths.
- Collect and analyse feedback (surveys, one-on-ones, retrospectives) to help shape a continuously improving workplace.
Culture, Well-Being & Inclusion
- Be a champion for an open, inclusive, supportive work environment.
- Promote work-life balance and well-being for all team members.
- Help drive initiatives that reflect Semaphore’s values — collaboration, craftsmanship, continuous learning and improvement.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or similar.
- 2–5 years of experience in an HR-generalist or HR-coordination role — ideally in a tech company or in a distributed/remote-first organisation.
- Knowledge of local labour laws and compliance matters.
- Experience working with external legal advisors and supporting HR-related legal or corporate changes.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, empathy, discretion, and excellent communication skills (written & verbal).
- Comfortable working with people across different time zones and cultural backgrounds.
- Experience with digital HR tools / HRIS / remote-work administration is a plus.
- A proactive mindset, with a passion for culture, people, and building good processes.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- You’ll be part of a global, remote-first team united by shared values of craftsmanship, openness, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- You’ll have a meaningful impact — shaping culture, supporting people’s growth, and helping nurture an environment of trust and respect.
- Flexible work arrangements, respect for work-life balance, and autonomy to contribute ideas.
- Opportunity to grow with us as we scale — playing a key role in shaping HR frameworks, people processes, and team experience in a growing, ambitious tech company.
- Working in a company committed to open source and empowering developers worldwide — helping create tools that developers love.
