At Astrea Recruitment, we've been turning job searches into exciting new beginnings for 19 years! With offices in Bulgaria and Serbia, we connect top talent with leading Bulgarian and international companies. We believe in helping people grow into their best selves, and our ever-growing network of happy candidates and clients is what drives us forward. Let's shape the future together!
On behalf of one of our trusted international partners, we are seeking an experienced HR Employee Relations Specialist to join a dynamic HR team. This role is ideal for a professional with strong expertise in Bulgarian labor law, employee relations, and HR compliance, who enjoys working on complex cases and collaborating closely with business leaders.
• Part-time: 24 hours per week
• Schedule: 3 workdays per week (8 hours per day)
• Hybrid work model: 2 days in the office and 1 day working remotely
Your Responsibilities:
*Handle a wide range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary procedures, grievances, policy violations, cases of misconduct, and other sensitive workplace situations;
*Conduct workplace investigations, gather and evaluate information, and recommend appropriate actions in accordance with Bulgarian labor laws and internal policies;
*Support managers and HR teams in handling difficult conversations with employees and managing complex cases;
*Identify potential legal and operational risks and provide practical solutions to minimize them.
Performance Management and Employee Case Management:
*Guide managers through formal performance management processes, including Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), disciplinary measures, and corrective actions;
*Coordinate complex employee departures, terminations, and sensitive escalation cases while ensuring full legal compliance;
*Prepare and maintain accurate HR documentation, including warning letters, performance records, termination paperwork, settlement agreements, and other employment-related records;
*Continuously improve HR documentation templates to ensure compliance with current laws and internal standards.
Labor Law, Compliance, and HR Advisory:
*Serve as a trusted advisor on Bulgarian labor law and employee relations matters for HR teams and business stakeholders;
*Provide guidance on organizational changes, restructurings, employee transfers, layoffs, and other workforce transformation initiatives;
*Interpret legislative changes and translate them into practical HR processes, policies, and guidelines;
*Work closely with the Legal and Compliance departments and external legal advisors on complex employment matters;
*Ensure readiness for labor inspections, maintain compliant employment documentation, and support compliance with regulatory requirements.
What We're Looking For:
*Proven experience in employee relations, labor law, HR compliance, or a similar HR specialization;
*Strong knowledge of Bulgarian labor laws and practical experience applying them in a corporate setting;
*Experience managing disciplinary procedures, investigations, performance management, and complex employee cases;
*Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills;
*High level of discretion, integrity, and attention to detail;
*Very good command of English, both written and spoken.
What You’ll Receive:
*Opportunity to join a well-established international organization with a collaborative and professional work environment;
*Experience with complex HR projects and strategic employee relations initiatives;
*Ongoing opportunities for professional development and learning;
*Competitive compensation package and attractive employee benefits;
*A modern workplace with supportive colleagues and opportunities for long-term career growth;
*Part-time: 24 hours per week;
*Schedule: 3 workdays per week (8 hours per day);
*Hybrid work model: 2 days in the office and 1 day working remotely.
If you’re excited and confident that you’re the perfect fit, we encourage you to take the next step. Please send us your detailed resume in English when you have a chance (and don’t forget to include the reference number MN_).
Rest assured that we will promptly contact the candidates whose profiles closely match our requirements. Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us, and all your information is protected in accordance with the regulations of the Commission for the Protection of Personal Data (Astrea Recruitment Ltd., License No. 1809).