Expand Your Business in Serbia with Expert Recruitment Solutions

Recruiting in Serbia can be overwhelming. We simplify the process, making it easier, more predictable, and stress-free. Let us help you tap into Serbia's top talent and grow your business with confidence.
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Why Choose Serbia for Your Next Hire?

Serbia offers a unique blend of opportunities for business expansion, but navigating local regulations and labor markets can be challenging. Lundi's expertise can help you succeed in this market.

Languages

Serbian

Payroll Frequency

Monthly

Currency

RSD

Capital City

Belgrade

Employer Tax Rate

16.65%

Recruitment Agency Costs in Serbia

In Serbia, professional recruitment agency fees range from 22-27% of the first-year annual base salary of a recruited employee. Recruitment agencies also require an upfront retainer and payment in advance installments of the agency fee based on milestones such as start of recruitment, presentation of candidates, and scheduling interviews with a candidate shortlist.

We know this might sound overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. A solution like Lundi eliminates the barriers for you. With Lundi, you can recruit talent across 70+ countries, easily managing recruitment—all in one, easy-to-use platform. Get an overview of what you need to know when hiring in Serbia below.

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Employer Tax Costs in Serbia

An employer’s social contributions in Serbia total 16.65%. This includes pension and disability insurance (11.5%) and health insurance (5.15%). Employers also pay a transportation allowance of RSD 3,275.

Employee Income Taxes in Serbia

In Serbia, income tax is between 0% and 15% depending on an employee’s salary bracket. Employees also pay 19.9% social security tax, which includes pension and disability insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance.

Employee Probation in Serbia

In Serbia, the probationary period is no longer than six months.

Employee Overtime in Serbia

Employees in Serbia work eight hours per day, 40 hours per week.Any overtime work over eight hours per day or 40 hours a week is paid at 126% of regular pay. Overtime work is limited to eight hours per week and four hours per day.

Employee Notice in Serbia

The minimum notice for terminations is 15 days, and it cannot be longer than 30 days.

Termination in Serbia

In Serbia, an employee can be dismissed based on one of the following grounds:Failure to achieve work results (i.e. incompetence)Work-related criminal actFailure to return to work within 15 days after the expiry of unpaid leave or stay of employmentIntentional breach of a work dutyBreach of the workplace disciplineRedundancyRefusal of the employee to add an annex to the employment agreement for certain specific reasonsIn the event of termination of employment due to redundancy, a severance payment is required. The amount is determined by a general act or employment contract, provided that it cannot be lower than the sum of one third of the employee's salary for each completed year of employment.Upon retirement, employees are entitled to a severance payment equivalent to two average salaries.

How to Recruit in Serbia

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A Lundi Global Talent Consultant will work with you to understand your goals, needs, and team dynamics.
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Within days, we’ll introduce you to the right talent for your team. The average time to match is one week.
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Work with your new team member for a trial period (pay Lundi only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit.
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Why Companies Choose Lundi

Exceptional Talent Unavailable Anywhere Else

  • Not actively applying to jobs
  • Not available on freelancer marketplaces
  • Ready for full-time positions

We uncover the hidden gems of the global talent market. Looking for something specific? Let's see if we can help.

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Where is Lundi available?

Lundi is a flexible and scalable global talent solution that can fit into your requirements wherever you are in the world. View our coverage.

How do I open an account?

Register your interest by booking a call. During the meeting, we'll help you determine if Lundi is right for your business and how we might be able to help you with your hiring goals.

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Our Vetting Process

  • Tailored

    Lundi takes the time to understand the candidate’s skills, experiences, and goals so that they can be matched to the right job.
  • Fair and Accurate

    Rather than relying on a single question or metric, Lundi takes into account the candidate’s overall history, expertise, and motivation.
  • Inclusive

    Our candidate screening process is designed to be inclusive and equitable, ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to pursue their career goals.

Hiring in Serbia is a challenge—but you don’t have to do it alone.

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