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Sofia, Bg

Sofia, Bulgaria

Rhythm Engineering is an Inc. 500 company at the forefront of innovation, pioneering solutions transforming how our cities move. With a commitment to optimizing traffic signals across the United States through state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and patented technology, we're not just changing roads; we're revolutionizing travel for millions. Our solutions reduce travel time, vehicle stops, vehicle emissions, and fuel consumption while reducing vehicle crashes by 30%.Our global presence spans the USA, India, and Europe, marking us as a fast-growing technology leader dedicated to making a difference in the government sector. Rhythm Engineering Solutions optimizes traffic flow at over 3,200 intersections at 160 cities in 33 states in the USA.

Sofia, Bulgaria

BULGARIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (BDB) is a credit institution 100%-owned by the Bulgarian state. It was established in 1999 as the Encouragement Bank with main focus to support small and medium-sized enterprises. BDB is among the top four Bulgarian banks in terms of credit rating, rated "BBB" with a positive outlook by Fitch Ratings.• Responsible for the overall HR policies and strategy on a group level within the Bank and subsidiary companies• Maintaining the Bank compliance in accordance with the National Central Bank regulations and European Banking Authorities in terms of remuneration and managing board appointments and succession• Managing the employee journey from on boarding, through professional development, counselling and exit• Develop and manage the performance management program, including designing and measuring the effectiveness of the performance review tools, training associates, and communicating the process as needed• Direct and implement employee engagement initiatives such as eNPS and career paths discussions• Participated in the implementation of specific projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organization

Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY in BULGARIA (AUBG) is the first American-style, English language, liberal arts educational institution in Eastern Europe, established with the support of the U.S. and Bulgarian governments, the Open Society Institute, and the University of Maine.• Responsible for the implementation of the University HR strategy through management of staffing (300 FTEs and 75 adjunct professors from more than 14 nationalities), employment processing, compensation and benefits, training and development, records management, succession planning, performance evaluation, employee relations and retention in compliance with the Bulgarian labour legislation, EU, Non-EU and US employment regulations. • Employee relations – monitors employee relations activity (discipline, grievance, queries) and provide management support and take appropriate actions adhering to all applicable laws and regulations• Talent acquisition – leading the recruitment campaigns for all administrative positions and onboarding of new hires; administration of full-time faculty hiring process • Performance management – ensures capability gaps identified and development plans actioned, sustain a high performance culture through coaching managers on performance management and employee relations issues• Training and Development – develops local talent pool, identify key team and emerging talent and ensure business objectives and career aspirations are met, devise and deliver training plans. Conducting new hires induction program• Board of Trustees reporting – regular reporting to HR Strategy & Compensation committee to the Board on staff in post /headcount/, vacancies, turnover, sickness absence, accrued vacation rate, workforce demographics, BG and US payroll expenses• Back up of HR Business partner functions by preparing labour contracts, job descriptions and internal policies and procedures. Manages all HR administrative issues related to personnel files, employment contracts, work permits.

Sofia City, Bulgaria

SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES (NYSE: ST) is one of the world's leading suppliers of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions. The company designs and manufactures devices for global automotive, appliance, aircraft, industrial, military, heavy vehicle, heating, air-conditioning and ventilation, data, telecommunications, recreational vehicle and marine markets.• Responsible for the organization of technical and soft skills training courses and induction programs in compliance with the business strategy and company budget for the Global Operations, R&D center and Shared service center (1 500+ HC) for the company locations in Sofia, Botevgrad and Plovdiv• Preparing the annual training budget• Consulting with the business leaders regarding learning needs of employees, career development and designing tools for improvement of performance; Coordinated annual performance appraisal process• Managing the company employee engagement survey (partnering with Towers Watson) and action planning• Coordinating the process of assessing potentials, talent management and succession planning• Deploying existing talent programs and developing new ones• Preparation of the monthly functional reporting to the Senior Leadership Team• Development and implementation of internal Mentoring program• Conducting internal workshops on Interviewing skills, Performance Management & Goals setting process

Sofia City, Bulgaria

RAIFFEISENBANK (BULGARIA), member of RAIFFEISEN GROUP, is the 4th largest bank in Bulgaria. The bank services large corporate clients, SME and private individuals and acts as market-maker in the Bulgarian Debt Origination market. Product range covers all products available on the local market.• Managing the learning and professional development of Raiffeisenbank workforce and the subsidiary companies (Factoring. Leasing. Real Estates, Asset Management)• Managing the Training Section team in the Human Resources Department (4 HC)• Planning and budgeting the training activities for the bank and the subsidiary companies (3,000+ HC)• Responsible for the organization of training courses and developing induction / on-boarding programs• Preparation and execution of the annual training budget (1 Mio BGN)• Deploying and adjusting internal procedures for the end-year and mid-year performance appraisal process in close cooperation with Raiffeisenbank International and according to the Bulgarian legislation• Managing the talents – coordinating talent management and succession planning processes• Reporting on a quarterly basis on the key performance indicators• Coordinating the performance management process providing training, guidance and support• Successfully completed a job grading project in compliance with the internal Comp & Ben procedures• Acting as an assessor in company International Assessment Centers• Conducting “Train the trainers” course for the RBBG pool of internal trainers• Country project coordinator for the international Employee Engagement Survey (partnering with AON Hewitt)

Sofia City, Bulgaria

eFLAG is a management training company with experience of delivering a broad range of soft skills and online training courses including presentation skills, leadership, procurement, sales, finance and marketing. An established training provider, offering in-house training services to the private and public sector and organisations in diverse industries including Pharmaceutical, FMCG, Advertising, Entertainment, Hospitality, IT, Finance and Local Government.• Responsible for the overall training promotion and sales• Organization of open and tailored trainings on technical and soft skills topics• Responsible for the organization of CFA Level I Preparation course, including training materials supply • Planning and budgeting • Establishing and maintaining contacts with prominent professionals and guest lecturers• Lecturing on Human Resources Management courses, facilitating online courses and teambuilding events

Sofia City, Bulgaria

DIVISION is a software engineering company, specialized in delivering customized, web-based solutions.• Planning and recruiting personnel (software engineers, QAs, data base administrators, web designers)• Designing job descriptions• Coordinating traineeship programs (design and implementation of a program for 15 students from technical universities)• Representing the company at recruitment related events and job fairs• Organizing technical trainings and team building events• Assisting employees with employment-related queries • Consulting company management regarding all HR issues

Sofia City, Bulgaria

NESTLE is the world's leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness company, which employs around 280 000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world. The company appears on the Bulgarian market in 1994 via buying the biggest chocolate producer in the country. The product portfolio includes infant foods, culinary products, chocolates, pralines, deserts, chocolate and plain biscuits, milk products, breakfast cereals, pet foods, etc.• Recruiting personnel (line managers and specialists) according to the company procedures• Sourcing, scheduling interviews, testing, tracking and following up on candidates• Creating and maintaining applicants’ database• Designing induction programs for new hires and taking part in on boarding sessions• Developing several in-company recruitment forms and recommending process improvements

M.A., Economics, Human Resources Management

Activities and Societies: AIESEC

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