SHE Coordinator and HR Administrator

HR Assistant & SHE Coordinator

Fixed Term

Sofia, Bulgaria

Are you highly organised, people‑focused, and passionate about creating a safe, compliant, and supportive workplace? AstraZeneca is seeking a HR Assistant & SHE Coordinator to join our Balkan Cluster team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring smooth HR operations while supporting the ongoing compliance of our Global Safety, Health & Environment (GSHE) Framework.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working with colleagues across multiple functions, regions, and countries.

About the Role

As the HR Assistant & SHE Coordinator, you will provide comprehensive administrative and operational HR support and coordinate safety, health, and environmental activities within the Marketing Company. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders—including cluster functions and global HR teams—and external partners, suppliers, and occupational health providers.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Execute day‑to‑day HR administration: absences, payroll support, employee registration, contracts, annexes, and Workday updates.

• Maintain employee files, HR policies & procedures, and holiday records.

• Support recruitment activities and Learning & Development initiatives.

• Help monitor labor legislation changes and support the HR Lead with compliance.

• Participate in HR projects (e.g., Workday Time & Absence, onboarding improvements).

• Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR policies, processes, and programs.

• Provide timely and compliant HR customer service and advisory support.

• Manage employee data and prepare regular and ad‑hoc reports.

• Collaborate with external payroll providers and internal finance teams on monthly payroll.

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

• Coordinate legally required health & safety activities, medical check‑ups, and training.

• Ensure compliance with AstraZeneca’s SHE Management System and DriveSuccess requirements, including annual reviews.

• Ensure emergency response plans are implemented, maintained, and tested.

• Submit quarterly driver safety and SHE performance reports.

• Respond swiftly to serious incidents, ensuring proper internal reporting within required timelines.

• Support accident investigations and ensure corrective actions are completed.

• Organise SHE and driver safety training for employees, contractors, and visitors.

• Lead hazard reviews and ensure risk assessments and controls are effective and up to date.

• Promote a healthy and safe workplace through inspections, awareness programs, and training.

About You – Candidate Profile

• Secondary school education; university degree preferred.

• Strong PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Fluent English.

• Proactive learner with a collaborative mindset.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent time‑management and ability to prioritise multiple tasks.

• High level of accuracy, persistence, and attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

• Ability to provide sound advice and consult with stakeholders effectively.

• Professional, ethical, and able to handle sensitive data with discretion.

• Comfortable interacting with colleagues at all levels of the business.

Why Join AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. Joining us means working in a collaborative, values-driven environment where your work makes a real impact—on our employees, our safety standards, and our mission to improve patients' lives.

Date Posted

25-Mar-2026

Closing Date

07-Apr-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.