HR Country Lead – Eastern Europe

GoGlobal

HR Country Lead for Eastern Europe managing client interactions and compliance. Overseeing payroll and HR advisory services across multiple countries.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • 🇷🇴 RomaniaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in HR management with a focus on payroll processing, labor legislation, and client advisory services. Capable of leading teams, managing client relationships, and adapting to regulatory changes while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR ManagementPayroll ProcessingLabor Legislation KnowledgeTeam DevelopmentClient Relationship Management

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

PayrollLabor LegislationHR Advisory ServicesAnalytical SkillsResearch Skills

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationNegotiation SkillsCreative Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

M&ATUPEComplianceEmployee BenefitsClient Onboarding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Meet and greet our clients and work with them for onboarding, offboarding and complex queries, act as the subject matter expert toward clients in terms of M&A/TUPE, payroll as a service matters and other HR advisory services
Serve as an escalation point for our Account Managers/Clients as well as your own team of Local Representatives, guiding and developing them
Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and regulatory changes in your region and communicate to the teams as applicable
Provide on the ground support which can include answering employee and client queries through to arrangement and maintenance of local mandatory and supplementary benefits
Familiar with payroll, having worked in a dual role previously is preferred. Act as a backup for the Payroll Manager, stepping in when required to support payroll processing and resolve any issues to ensure client workers are paid accurately and on time
Work closely with Compliance, Regional Payroll Manager and Country Leads team to shape the strategy of the region, including proactively working to ensure processes and practices are suitable for clients, client employees and GoGlobal and recommend changes to our offering to enhance our competitive advantage
Manage the Local Representatives and work together with Regional Payroll Manager for Payroll team to ensure the team have the training and development needed to operate independently, track and evaluate their work and act as a coach and mentor for them
Other Ad Hoc Projects being requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Work experience as an HR Manager with payroll exposure, and a willingness to be involved in payroll processing when needed
In-depth knowledge of labor legislation in Ukraine and one or more of the following Serbia, Romania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
Organizational skills
Great verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
Strong analytical and research skills
Natural curiosity and love of collaboration
Ability to navigate the needs of clients, client employees and internal stakeholders which includes creative problem solving
Ability to grasp and use new technology efficiently and effectively
Experience of managing and developing a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account GoGlobal Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 51 - 200 employees 💼 Consulting 📦 Logistics ✈️ Travel Consulting
Logistics
Travel GoGlobal is a leading provider of global human resources management solutions, specializing in services such as global hiring, employee onboarding, payroll management, and compliance with international regulations. As an Employer of Record (EOR), GoGlobal allows businesses to hire and manage talent worldwide without the complexities and legal risks involved in international employment. Their platform enables clients to attract, hire, and retain the best talent while ensuring compliance with local labor laws across various countries. By offering expert HR consulting and support, GoGlobal helps companies expand globally, explore new markets, and manage transactions smoothly. The company is committed to providing comprehensive HR solutions that facilitate global business operations, making it easier for businesses to thrive internationally. HR Country Lead – Eastern Europe Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 0 minutes ago 🇷🇴 Romania – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Human Resources (HR) Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Meet and greet our clients and work with them for onboarding, offboarding and complex queries, act as the subject matter expert toward clients in terms of M&A/TUPE, payroll as a service matters and other HR advisory services
Serve as an escalation point for our Account Managers/Clients as well as your own team of Local Representatives, guiding and developing them
Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and regulatory changes in your region and communicate to the teams as applicable
Provide on the ground support which can include answering employee and client queries through to arrangement and maintenance of local mandatory and supplementary benefits
Familiar with payroll, having worked in a dual role previously is preferred. Act as a backup for the Payroll Manager, stepping in when required to support payroll processing and resolve any issues to ensure client workers are paid accurately and on time
Work closely with Compliance, Regional Payroll Manager and Country Leads team to shape the strategy of the region, including proactively working to ensure processes and practices are suitable for clients, client employees and GoGlobal and recommend changes to our offering to enhance our competitive advantage
Manage the Local Representatives and work together with Regional Payroll Manager for Payroll team to ensure the team have the training and development needed to operate independently, track and evaluate their work and act as a coach and mentor for them
Other Ad Hoc Projects being requested 🎯 Requirements
Work experience as an HR Manager with payroll exposure, and a willingness to be involved in payroll processing when needed
In-depth knowledge of labor legislation in Ukraine and one or more of the following Serbia, Romania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
Organizational skills
Great verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
Strong analytical and research skills
Natural curiosity and love of collaboration
Ability to navigate the needs of clients, client employees and internal stakeholders which includes creative problem solving
Ability to grasp and use new technology efficiently and effectively
Experience of managing and developing a team Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs HR Operations Specialist 🕒 May 26 Masabi 201 - 500 💼 Consulting ✈️ Travel 📦 Logistics Website LinkedIn All Job Openings HR Operations Specialist managing People Operations for Masabi, enhancing workflows for a globally distributed workforce. Focusing on employee experience and operational efficiencies in HR. 🇷🇴 Romania – Remote 💰 Venture Round on 2022-03 ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Human Resources (HR) View More HR and Human Resources Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Is Remote Rocketship legit? Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course Remote Job Search MasterClass AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Find jobs using your resume Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs