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Tina Jelic

@tinajelic

HR Operations professional at Transcend Labs who managed global onboarding and monthly payroll for approximately 20 contractors.

Serbia

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What I'm looking for

A remote role where I can combine HR/People Operations, Executive Support and a bit of everything in between. I love being the person who brings structure to chaos, solves problems and actually gets things done. I’m looking for smart, kind people, trust, autonomy, good energy and a company where I can grow, contribute, learn and have some fun along the way.

I’m an HR Operations and Executive Support professional with 5+ years of experience across HR, operations, payroll and executive support, mostly in fast-moving startups and international teams.

So, if I had to describe my career in one sentence, I’d probably say I’m usually somewhere in the middle of everything - between people, processes, numbers and management. And apparently, I quite like it there.

I started my career in payroll and accounting, which gave me a solid understanding of the numbers and the operational side of a business. From there, I moved into executive support, HR and operations, eventually working closely with CEOs and leadership teams as the person who keeps things moving behind the scenes.

I’ve worked on everything from payroll, contracts, onboarding and employee documentation to hiring, calendars, travel, expenses, invoices and internal processes. I especially enjoy building structure where there isn’t much yet — creating systems, templates, SOPs and simple ways of working that make everyone’s life easier.

I genuinely enjoy being the person who brings order to chaos. Give me scattered information, too many tabs and a deadline, and I’ll probably enjoy figuring it out. 😄

I’m particularly interested in HR Operations, People Operations, Executive Support and roles where HR, operations and business support overlap. I like being close to the decision-making side of a company, while still being very hands-on and getting things done.

Outside of work, I’m very much into running, aerial and pole dancing, spending time outside with my dog Shiva, catching some sun whenever I can, travelling, and generally trying new things. I’m also pretty much a synonym for positivity - I’m usually the person bringing good energy, finding something to laugh about, and somehow seeing the bright side even when things get a little chaotic. ☀️

I’m looking for a remote role with an international team where I can combine my HR, operations and executive support experience, take ownership, and keep building better systems along the way.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Executive & Personal Assistant to the CEO and Chancellor

Constructor Group / Constructor University

Jan 2025 - Mar 2026 (1 year 2 months)

Supported the CEO, Chancellor and Chief of Staff across executive operations, team coordination, events and highly confidential administrative matters. Managed complex international calendars, travel and competing priorities across multiple countries and time zones.

Executive Support Calendar Management Travel Coordination Event Coordination Confidentiality Onboarding Offboarding Interviewing Documentation

HR and Operations Manager / Chief of Staff

Transcend Labs

Apr 2024 - Mar 2025 (11 months)

Managed HR operations for approximately 25 global employees and contractors, covering employee administration, onboarding, offboarding, documentation and recurring people processes. Managed monthly payroll for approximately 20 contractors and created HR SOPs and workflows.

HR Operations Employee Lifecycle Management Onboarding Offboarding Payroll Administration Data Management Notion Monday.Com SOP Development Process Improvement Executive Support

Office Manager | HR & Business Operations

CB Recruitment Ltd.

Jul 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Managed day-to-day HR and business operations for approximately 10 recruiters, serving as a primary point of contact for employee and contractor needs. Managed contractor payroll end to end and coordinated employee payroll inputs with an external provider.

HR Operations Payroll Administration Onboarding Offboarding Invoicing Document Management BambooHR Bullhorn Notion Xero Executive Support

Payroll Accountant

RSM Serbia d.o.o.

Jan 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years 2 months)

Processed monthly end-to-end payroll for 20+ Serbian companies, supporting organizations ranging from approximately 20 to 1,000+ employees. Calculated payroll taxes, benefits and statutory deductions in accordance with Serbian payroll and labor requirements.

Payroll Administration Data Validation Data Reconciliation Excel Tax Calculation Financial Reporting Confidentiality

Operations and HR Assistant

Sheesha Finance

Jul 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year)

Supported HR and operations for an international organization with 100+ active employees, coordinating employee administration and onboarding across multiple departments. Led and supervised a team of 3 Executive Assistants and supported recruitment of approximately 30 employees.