HR Generalist

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.

The HR Generalist is part of the local HR team looking after more than 300 employees based in Bulgaria. The HR Generalist reports to the HR Director for Bulgaria and acts as the main contact for employees on all their HR needs. S/he will partner closely with the rest of the HR team (Senior Payroll Specialist and HR Admistration) to provide high-quality HR support for all internal customers in a highly demanding and fast-paced environment.

The role’s purpose is to work very closely with the business, acting as partner with managers and team leads on a range of HR life cycle processes and projects. The HR Generalist works closely with the TA CoE, L&D CoE, HR Operations and other regional and local HR teams.

Main Responsibilities:

Performance Management:

• Responsible for performance review process for country organization
• Responsible for the objective setting process, monitors follow ups and quarterly check ins
• Delivers trainings to managers and employees on the performance management process and tool
• Leads the organization of the calibration process and follow up in the performance management tool (WD)
• Advises managers on performance improvement plans

Talent Management and Succession planning:

• Partners with managers to develop individual career plans and set development objectives
• Organizes and manages succession planning

Learning and development:

• Plans, designs and coordinates the execution of the country annual training plan
• Analyzes training and development needs, makes recommendations
• Liaises with providers and searches for the most efficient channels to maximize the value of L&D investments
• Responsible for administrative and logistical aspects of the training programs implementation
• Enhances development programs to support employees’ development – mentorship, coaching programs

International mobility:

• Coordinates relocation of international mobility cases to/from Bulgaria with the support of a global provider: organization /follow up of documents/visa, transfer of households goods moves, temporary housing, flight tickets etc.
• Coordinates the short term assignments
• Checks that all the process is smooth and the employee has great experience
• Supports projects in the area of employee engagement, employer branding and communication
• Manages the HR Calendar of engagement events, monitors and implements corrective actions as a follow up of People surveys
• Develops a good understanding of the business needs to support the internal clients adequately and bring HR value added service
• Collaborates with the other HR teams, CoEs, Global HR BPs to deliver value-added service to the management and employees that reflects the business objectives and strategies of the organization
• Coordinates or leads ad hoc HR projects, both local and regional, and participates in applying any resulting change
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance

Knowledge and Experience:

• 5 to 7+ years of relevant experience
• Successful track record in HR life cycle processes and projects like payroll, compensation & benefits, performance review, talent development, employee relations, international mobility etc.
• Knowledge of the Bulgarian Labour Law
• Experience in global organization, with proven business consulting approach and ability to develop successful relationships across the organization
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Bulgarian
• Open to change and to continually learn and grow
• Team player, enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality

Education:

• Bachelor/Master degree in Human Resources or related fields.

Languages:

• Bulgarian - Fluent
• English – Fluent

Additional Information for the job

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