Legal compliance and HR Manager

Our Purpose

Bringing Quality and Safety to Life.

Intertek, a leading international provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification) services, is looking for a Legal compliance and HR Manager in Sofia, to join its HR South and East HR team.

The role is responsible for providing integrated Legal, Compliance and HR support to the local entity. The position ensures full regulatory compliance, effective workforce management, and solid contractual governance while partnering closely with business leaders and Group functions.

What you'll do:

Legal & Compliance

• Ensure company-wide compliance with applicable legislation, managing legal risks, litigation exposure, internal investigations, and notifications to Group HR/Legal and insurers.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts and standard terms, safeguarding the company’s contractual framework, corporate governance, and intellectual property.
• Maintain updated policies and contractual documentation in line with regulatory changes, provide day-to-day legal advice, and ensure adherence to institutional and health & safety requirements.

HR Operations & Employee Relations

• Oversee HR documentation and processes (probation, salary review, resignations, employee files) while ensuring full employment-law compliance and mitigation of labor risks.
• Support and coach managers on HR policies, employment legislation, and people management, ensuring consistent application of procedures and effective resolution of Employee Relations cases.
• Guide performance management, labor relations, promotions, compensation matters, and regional HR initiatives.

Recruitment, Onboarding & Talent Development

• Support the full recruitment and selection cycle, including candidate sourcing, interviews, reference checks, contract issuing, onboarding, and employee lifecycle administration.
• Partner with regional HR and local management on hiring, induction, termination/redundancy processes, and the development of competency and training programs.

Compliance Training & Awareness

• Develop, maintain, and deliver training and guidance materials on data protection, compliance, and legal risks, identifying knowledge gaps and strengthening internal awareness.

Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams (Sales, Finance, IT, Procurement, Tax, HR) and external legal advisors to ensure effective information flow, efficient project management, and controlled legal spending.

Requirements:
• University degree in Law, Human Resources, or a related field, with solid experience in Legal & Compliance and HR Operations in an international or regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, corporate governance, compliance frameworks, and commercial contract management.
• Proven ability to manage Employee Relations matters, advise and coach managers, and support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment and performance management.
• Experience in developing and delivering compliance, data protection, or legal risk training, with a proactive and hands-on approach.
• Fluency in Bulgarian and English (written and spoken); strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external partners.

Benefits:
Office location: Sofia

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Intertek, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace based on a culture of respect and appreciation for diversity in all its forms.