Nemanja Djurdjevic
HR Business Partner
Sabac, Serbia
Summary
Human Resources professional with deep experience in aligning HR strategies with business goals. Skilled in employee relations, talent management, and organizational development. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments. Proven ability to enhance workplace culture and drive performance improvements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Production Manager
Yazaki Serbia
09.2021 - Current
- Leading two segments (Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and Daimler Truck commercial vehicles—trucks with a total of 2,000 employees) of production of wire harnesses in KSK mode.
- Creating synergies within two segments for better results.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Reviewed work for quality, compliance with company standards, and design specifications.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task, and avoid waste.
- Evaluated employee performance, and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands, and business forecasts.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Successfully managed budgets, and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
HR Manager
Yazaki Serbia
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed four departments within the sector (Administration, Payroll, Training and Development, Recruitment), and General Affairs.
- Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters, ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
- Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits, and salary administration.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
- Implemented standardized programs and policies, driving smooth operations, employee retention, and engagement.
- Reviewed business goals to recommend new HR approaches, policies, and procedures for continual improvements focused on meeting business objectives and enhancing productivity.
- Advised executives on best practices for employee growth and productivity goals, consistently helping companies improve retention.
- Oversaw legal compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, in addition to compliance with company policies and procedures.
Labor Relations & GDPR Coordinator
Yazaki Serbia
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Managing the Legal Department.
- Provided expertise on labor and employment laws to help employers make more effective decisions.
- Participated in labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
- Negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
- Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to discipline and grievance management, and recommended strategies.
- Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives in an attempt to reconcile differences.
- Interpreted and advised on labor relations policies, and previously negotiated agreements.
- Oversaw investigations into discrimination, sexual harassment, or other workplace claims.
- Assessed the impact of union proposals on company or government operations.
Industrial Relations Specialist
Yazaki Serbia
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Oversaw hiring, staffing, and labor law compliance.
- Advised executives on best practices for employee growth and productivity goals, consistently helping companies improve retention.
- Managed employee data and privacy to keep employee data confidential, per organizational privacy policies.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations, and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Monitored labor laws and regulations compliance to protect employers from litigation and employees from discrimination and harassment.
- Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures to promote a clear and consistent approach to managing employees.
- Negotiated HR-related vendor contracts to maintain agreements with necessary vendors to support HR operations.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
HR Legal Administrator
Aks Express Kurir
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Handled complex scheduling for appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy litigation firm.
- Provided administrative support and research for civil litigation and civil proceedings.
- Managed administrative tasks for all departments within company.
- Assisted litigation attorneys with research, depositions, trial preparation, discovery and document drafts for court submittal.
- Collected and prepared pre-trial discoveries, records and evidence displays.
- Compiled documentation, ensuring accuracy and detail for legal briefs, responses to opposing counsel, motions to court and trial exhibits.
- Investigated facts and law of cases, using pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Kept up-to-date on case progress by frequently reviewing records and reporting findings to clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Law
Faculty of Law - University of Novi Sad
04.2001 -
Skills
Coaching management style
Experienced with problem-solving tools
Human resources policies
SAP HR
Labor relations negotiation
Team development
Operational efficiency management
Goal-oriented planning
Process optimization leadership
Talent management
Accomplishments
- Fully implemented SAP Success Factor within company.
- Successfully carried out a procedure of redundancy program during Covid19 when it was necessary to reduce employees due to reduced customer demands
- Successful employment of 300 Ukrainians in Serbia with completed work permits and residence permits in accordance with migration laws
- Achieved 32% increase in productivity YOY in fixed operations on passenger car wire harness production in 2022 comparing to 2021.
- Achieved 40% productivity increase on centralized subassembly area YOY for passenger car production based on established KANBAN production process.
- Within two years on trucks project increased productivity from 35% to 50% and decreased rework rate from 8% to 2%.
- Fully implemented Mercedes Benz model year change MOPF during 2022/2023.
Certification
Prosci Certificated Change Practitioner
Timeline
Production Manager
Yazaki Serbia
09.2021 - Current
HR Manager
Yazaki Serbia
09.2020 - 09.2021
Labor Relations & GDPR Coordinator
Yazaki Serbia
01.2020 - 09.2020
Industrial Relations Specialist
Yazaki Serbia
09.2018 - 01.2020
HR Legal Administrator
Aks Express Kurir
09.2015 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Law
Faculty of Law - University of Novi Sad
04.2001 -
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