Location Requirement: Bulgaria (Please read before applying)
This is a hybrid position based in Bulgaria, offering a combination of remote work and regular in-office collaboration. Applicants must reside in Bulgaria with a valid right to work. Please note that Dext cannot provide visa or work permit sponsorship for this role.
Contract Type: Fixed-term contract
This role is vital to our commitment to strengthening People Operations and ensuring high-quality, consistent support throughout the employee lifecycle.
Employment is subject to verification of identity, residency, and right-to-work documentation in accordance with Bulgarian law.
Dext empowers accountants by giving them back their most valuable asset: time. Our technology enables accountants and bookkeepers to deliver greater value to their clients, processing billions of documents each year for over 600,000 businesses. For over a decade, we have been the driving force behind optimizing operations and preparing businesses for the future, with AI deeply integrated into our platform and product offerings.
We are proud of our values-driven culture, strong work ethic, commitment to quality, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
As a Senior People Operations Specialist, you will collaborate with the People Partner Lead to deliver key People initiatives across the organisation. In a hybrid, remote-first environment, you will partner closely with managers and employees, owning and continuously improving People Operations processes to ensure efficiency, compliance, and consistency. This role combines hands-on operational responsibility with broad, cross-functional collaboration.
Role Purpose:
Deliver and enhance all processes throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring operational excellence, legal compliance, and a positive employee experience while supporting People initiatives with reliable and effective People Operations practices.
Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations
Oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, ensuring processes are accurate, compliant, and consistent
Draft and deliver employment documentation (contracts, annexes, letters) in accordance with Bulgarian labour law
Maintain employee data integrity in HR systems (e.g., Hibob)
Implement HR processes that comply with local legislation and global company standards
Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle Delivery
Coordinate smooth, consistent onboarding experiences for new hires
Refine and improve induction practices
Provide operational HR support for all employee lifecycle matters alongside the People Partner Lead
Compliance & Payroll
Ensure compliance with Bulgarian labour law, statutory requirements, and internal policies
Manage all employment documentation and required notifications
Collaborate with accountants for accurate payroll processing, including variable data, absences, and validations
Oversee benefits administration and ensure clear employee communication
Employee Administration & Absence
Manage leave and absence processes, including annual, sick leave, and statutory entitlements
Ensure all tracking, documentation, and system updates meet local requirements
Offboarding & Documentation
Coordinate compliant employee exits and maintain complete, accurate records throughout the employee lifecycle
Projects & Operational Improvement
Identify and implement improvements in People Operations processes, systems, and workflows
Support and help deliver HR initiatives through efficient operational execution
Assist in the coordination of engagement activities and internal People programmes
People Operations processes that are consistent, accurate, and compliant
Reliable, high-quality HR data and documentation
Smooth employee lifecycle delivery at every stage
Strong operational partnership with People Partner Lead
Culture of continuous improvement for systems, workflows, and efficiencies
To deliver reliable and compliant People Operations processes
To support scalable People initiatives as Dext continues to grow
To ensure consistent operational delivery across all employee lifecycle activities
To foster effective cooperation between People Operations and People Partnering
Proven experience in People Operations or HR Operations
Advanced knowledge of Bulgarian employment legislation and HR best practices
Experience managing the full employee lifecycle including payroll and administration
Proficiency with HR systems (Hibob or similar)
Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
Clear, effective communication abilities
High discretion in handling sensitive information
Meticulous attention to detail and process accuracy
Proactive, solution-oriented approach
25+1 days paid time off, including your birthday
Fully remote work within Bulgaria
Flexible working hours
Additional health and life insurance
Health and well-being benefits, including Multisport card
Personal learning budget for professional development
Volunteering days
Supportive, collaborative working environment
Dext Software Limited (or the relevant Dext entity) processes personal data provided during recruitment in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Bulgarian data protection laws. Data is accessed only by authorised recruitment team members, retained only as necessary, and handled with strict privacy rights for all applicants. Learn more in our Privacy Policy on the Dext website.
Dext collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a European Job Applicant see the privacy notice for further details.
Dext does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
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