About Us

Are you passionate about leveraging employee benefits and strategic HR projects to drive engagement and organizational success?

Join us, at Lidl Bulgaria and become a key contributor to our employee experience! With more than 130 stores and 2 logistics centres in the country, Lidl Bulgaria has been consolidating its leading position as a responsible investor, a loyal employer and a preferred shopping destination offering high quality at a good price for 14 years.

In our day-to-day work, we adhere to clear principles of respect and honesty that define our actions and the way we communicate. If you want to work in a pleasant atmosphere with a team of motivated and positive people, don't hesitate and apply now!

For our Head Office in Garitage Park, Sofia, we are looking to hire:

Employee benefits and HR projects coordinator (Maternity cover, m/f)

This is a fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave with an expected duration of 18 months.

What will you do?

Your mission will be to ensure our benefits package remains competitive, well-administered, and optimally utilized by employees, while also driving key HR organizational initiatives:

• Administer the full benefits lifecycle, including comprehensive registration, distribution, and accurate reporting.

• Conduct in-depth analysis of benefits consumption and effectiveness to ensure optimal value for the organization and our employees.

• Manage communication, negotiations, and relationships with various benefits providers.

• Lead and contribute to various HR projects and initiatives related to employee engagement and development, ensuring effective organization, follow-up, and timely completion (e.g., employee surveys, engagement activities).

• Support the organization and execution of internal events and projects (e.g. team-building events, and similar engagement activities).

• Ensure all benefits administration adheres to internal policies and relevant labor legislation.

• Provide clear and timely information to employees regarding available benefits and their utilization.

What do we expect from you?

We are looking for a highly committed professional with strong organizational skills who can quickly integrate into our team.

Core Requirements:

• Self-initiative, high responsibility, and excellent organizational skills, willingness to learn , and flexibility in thinking and actions;

• Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in the final year of study, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field;

• Proven attention to detail, especially when working with data and reporting;

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and teamwork skills;

• Proven ability to organize and understand complex facts and interrelationships.

• Proficiency in Bulgarian (minimum fluent) is mandatory, and minimum good knowledge of German (B2) or English (B2) is required.

Valuable assets:

• Proven experience (2+ years) in Benefits Administration or HR Project Management is a strong asset;

• Direct experience with benefits vendor management is highly valued;

• Ability to easily establish trusting relationships with colleagues and business partners;

What do we offer you?

We value our employees and offer a competitive package of benefits:

Financial & Work Perks:

• Food vouchers worth up to BGN200 per month based on hours worked;
• Christmas and Easter bonus;
• “Refer a Friend” bonus of 1000 to 1500 BGN gross;
• Workplace - Garitage Park, Sofia.

Health and Well-being:

• 1 additional day paid leave for your birthday;
• Additional health insurance;
• Multisport card at a preferential price;
• Assistance program for employees and their families - free psychological, financial and legal counseling;

Growth & Future Potential:

• Work in a dynamic international company;
• Gaining valuable, high-impact experience and networking opportunities;
• Onboarding training;
• The possibility of future roles within the company may exist, subject to business needs and performance;

Family Support:

• Gift and cash bonus for the birth of a child in the amount of BGN 650 gross;
• Gift set of school supplies for employees with children from 1st to 8th grade;
• Discount on annual subscription to online learning platform for employees with children from 1st to 12th grade;

Ready to enhance the employee experience at Lidl Bulgaria through strategic benefits and impactful HR projects?

Apply online now!

• Only applications with an attached resume will be considered, so be sure to send it in;
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted in person, so provide a current phone number;
• All candidates will receive a written response.

Lidl Bulgaria guarantees

• Honesty, punctuality and transparency in the employment relationship;
• Complete confidentiality in reviewing of applications;
• Full protection of your personal data in accordance with current EU regulations and Bulgarian legislation.

Read the full information text about the Personal Data Protection here.