HR & Payroll Specialist

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR & Payroll Specialist to join our team in Sofia. This role is essential for ensuring the seamless management of our HR administration and payroll functions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional with a strong understanding of HR processes and a passion for supporting employees.

Main Responsibilities:

• Payroll & Benefits Management: Independently manage the end-to-end payroll process, including monthly and yearly closures, in collaboration with local providers. Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding all payroll and benefits-related inquiries.
• HR Administration: Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from preparing contracts and annexes for new hires to managing resignation processes.
• Reporting & Compliance: Generate various HR reports as needed and ensure all processes comply with Bulgarian employment laws and company regulations.
• Compensation & Budgeting Support: Support the yearly salary and bonus review process, as well as the budgeting process for the HR function.
• Stakeholder Relations: Maintain effective communication and a positive relationship with internal stakeholders, local providers, and public authorities.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to ad-hoc HR projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and consistency.

Qualifications

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in an HR and Payroll-focused role

Knowledge And Education:

• Working knowledge of Bulgarian employment laws, regulations, and reporting requirements
• A university degree, preferably with a Human Resources or Business Administration emphasis.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Working knowledge of HR systems such as Workday or PeopleDoc.

Additional Skills & Competencies:

• Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in both Bulgarian and English.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical thinking and a demonstrated ability to understand and navigate complexity.
• Interpersonal Skills: High level of interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and handle sensitive or confidential situations.
• Work Ethic: A self-driven, motivated individual with a high level of attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Our Benefits

• 25 annual paid leave  
• Flexible working hours  
• Food vouchers  
• Transportation allowance  
• Additional medical & dental insurance  
• Life insurance  
• Sports card with 90/10 coverage  
• Various learning & development opportunities  
• Yearly performance evaluation plans  
• Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives  
• Team buildings & social events  
• Employee Referral Program