P&C Business Partner
Reporting to: Sr. Director, P&C Business Partnering
Department: People & Culture
Location: Croatia
Workplace Model: Onsite or Remote (depending upon location)
Weekly working hours: 40 hours
Position Summary
Grand Circle Corporation is the leader in international travel, adventure and discovery for Americans aged 50+. Headquartered in Boston MA, and with more than 35 offices globally, more than two million Americans have traveled with our award-winning travel brands: Grand Circle Cruise Line, Overseas Adventure Travel and Grand Circle Travel.
We’re looking for a People & Culture Business Partner – Global Regions to join our international People & Culture team. Based in Croatia, this role partners closely with senior leaders and managers across multiple regions across Europe and Asia, providing strategic and practical people support in a complex, multicultural, and geographically distributed environment.
This is an individual contributor role for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working at both strategic and operational levels. You will help leaders build strong, engaged teams, navigate change, and ensure a consistent, positive employee experience—while respecting local cultures, labor markets, and legal requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic People Partnership
- Act as a trusted advisor to regional and global leaders on people‑related topics, including organizational design, workforce planning, and team effectiveness.
- Translate global People & Culture strategies into practical, locally relevant solutions across different countries and regions.
- Support leaders through organizational change, growth initiatives, restructures, and transformation efforts.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of people practices across our global regions.
Talent & Performance Management
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring leaders to support recruitment planning and decision‑making across regions.
- Lead or support succession planning, talent reviews, and development planning for key roles.
- Coach managers on performance management, feedback, career development, and leadership capability.
- Promote consistent, fair, and high‑quality people management practices globally.
Employee Relations & Engagement
- Serve as the primary People & Culture contact for employee relations matters within supported regions.
- Advise managers on performance issues, workplace concerns, and conflict resolution, ensuring compliant and balanced outcomes.
- Support employee engagement, culture, and change initiatives across multicultural and remote teams.
- Champion an inclusive, respectful, and high‑performance working environment.
Policies, Compliance & Reward
- Implement and embed global People & Culture policies and programs at regional level.
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws and employment practices, working closely with Legal and global P&C colleagues.
- Provide guidance to leaders on compensation, benefits, and reward principles in line with company frameworks and local market norms.
Insights & Development
- Use people data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to engagement, retention, and organizational health.
- Share clear, practical recommendations with leaders and stakeholders.
- Partner with Learning & Development to identify skills gaps and support leadership and professional development initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or HR certification (e.g. SHRM‑SCP, SPHR, CIPD) is an advantage.
- 3-5+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience in an HR Business Partner or equivalent role.
- Exposure to international teams, ideally in a matrixed or international organization.
- Strong working knowledge of European labor law; experience across multiple countries or jurisdictions is highly desirable.
- Confidence in partnering with senior leaders and working independently on complex people matters.
- Excellent English communication skills; additional European languages are a plus.
Key Skills & Attributes
- Strong relationship‑building, influencing, and consulting skills.
- Clear, practical communication style and the ability to coach leaders effectively.
- Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery.
- High cultural awareness and sensitivity when working across regions.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
- A genuine commitment to inclusion, fairness, and employee well‑being.
Total Rewards
The salary for this position is €55,200 annually. This is a fixed salary aligned with the level of the role.
In addition, this role is eligible for:
- an annual bonus based on company performance
- annual salary review based on individual performance
- This is a temporary position
- Vacation days + 3 additional Personal Days provided by the company (approval at the company discretion)
- Personal and Professional Growth – Available on request
- Health checkup reimbursement with annual max cap
- Milestone Bonus + Travel certificate for every next 5th anniversary of employment at GCC
- Associate Deals – GC Tour packages available to associates @ discounted price
- Referral Bonus
- Baby gift
Why Join Us?
At Grand Circle, you’ll be part of a purpose‑driven, international organization where people and culture truly matter. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Make a meaningful impact on the employee experience across global regions
- Work closely with senior leaders in an international, mission‑led business
- Enjoy a role with real scope, autonomy, and professional growth
To learn more, please visit our websites at www.gct.com , www.oattravel.com and www.grandcirclefoundation.org.
By applying for this position, you agree that Grand Circle may process the personal information you provide for recruitment and hiring purposes. Your data will be handled confidentially and retained only as necessary for the recruitment process and applicable legal requirements.
For questions regarding the processing of your personal data or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact gdprinfo@oattravel.com
Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; 3-5+ years progressive HR experience including HR Business Partner role; knowledge of European labor law; excellent English communication; ability to work independently with senior leaders.
Key Responsibilities
- advising leaders
- managing talent
- supporting employee relations
Job Details
- Category: Human Resources
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time, Temporary
- Workplace: Remote — Croatia
- Salary: EUR 55,200 – 55,200 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
About Grand Circle Corporation
A leader in international travel and adventure for Americans aged 50 and older. — Industry: Hospitality and Tourism