Recognizing Excellence in Human Potential!
The HR Manager of the Year Award, organized by the largest professional HR association – HR Centar, highlights individuals and teams who, through their knowledge, energy, and vision, shape people, organizations, and the entire profession – both in Croatia and the region.
This year, the award will be ceremoniously presented as part of HR.Weekend, the largest regional gathering of HR professionals.
This is your chance to nominate yourself, your colleagues, or your superiors who deserve recognition for their work, across 8 different categories:
Strategy and Business
Has a deep understanding of business processes, aligns HR strategies with the company’s strategic direction, interprets data and creates performance metrics, and localizes global HR trends within their organization.
Technology and Digitalization
Develops and implements technological solutions within the HR function, applies digital tools, and uses data analytics to optimize HR processes.
People Development
Designs and implements employee development programs, mentoring, coaching, and leadership development within the organization.
Change Management and Leadership Transformation
Successfully leads organizational changes and transformations, adapts to new business challenges and market conditions, and implements new business models.
Communication and Networking
Develops and executes internal communication strategies, networks with internal decision-makers, communicates effectively with external partners, manages crisis situations, and oversees both internal and external communications.
Organizational Culture
Promotes high standards of organizational culture based on values, ethics, respect for diversity, inclusivity, and social responsibility.
Promotion and Contribution to the HR Profession
Actively participates in conferences as an HR speaker or (co)organizer, engages in initiatives beyond their company to promote the HR profession, and mentors and/or coaches HR professionals from other organizations.
HR Manager of the Year 2024 – General Award
In this category, beyond the ones listed above, you can describe the HR manager’s comprehensive contribution across various fields without emphasizing a specific category.
Application deadline: May 31, 2025
Meet the Jury Members Evaluating the HR Manager of the Year Award:
Alan Žunić
Head of HR
KING ICT
Dr.sc. Mirna Koričan Lajtman
Director and Associate Professor
Luxembourg School of Business
Igor Kovač
Assessment and Development Centar & HR consulting
LQ - Strive for development
Ines Horvat
HR Director, EY Hrvatska
EY Hrvatska
Katja Matić
Co-Founder, 3Collective
3Collective
Lena Lalić
Head of HR
Školska knjiga
Marina Jurić
Chief People & Culture Officer
Liburnia Hotels & Villas
Martina Roša
Human Resources Director for Beverages Group
Stanić Group
Monika Končar
Head of Human Resources
CONET Hrvatska d.o.o.
Nataša Margetić Lukić
HR Manager
Digacon
