Nikolina Gribacheva

Senior HR professional with over eight years of experience in payroll administration, benefits management, tax relief processing, HR operations, and employee engagement within dynamic, growth-driven organizations. Demonstrated success in ensuring payroll accuracy, delivering effective benefits administration, and maintaining full compliance with Bulgarian labour and tax legislation. Adept at driving employee engagement initiatives, optimizing HR workflows, and enhancing overall employee satisfaction. Proficient in SAP, Workday, and Excel, with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Known for precision, confidentiality, and a proactive approach to supporting multicultural teams and continuous process improvement.

• Played a key role in scaling the organization from 90 to 600+ employees, ensuring seamless HR operations, full payroll accuracy, and legal compliance throughout rapid growth phases.
• Automated multiple HR and payroll workflows, improving operational efficiency, reducing processing time by 30%, and enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Designed and implemented dynamic HR dashboards and analytical reporting templates, enhancing visibility on headcount, attrition, cost per hire, and payroll metrics for senior leadership.
• Introduced a digital HR documentation and audit-ready compliance framework, significantly improving traceability, data accuracy, and regulatory readiness.
• Provided HR and administrative support to a 30% international workforce, ensuring timely issuance of residence and work permits and maintaining alignment with immigration regulations.
• Reduced payroll discrepancies by 15% through process redesign, standardization, and rigorous data validation controls.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to ensure tax reliefs, benefits, and compensation processes adhered to Bulgarian labour law and corporate governance standards.
• Led employee relations initiatives, successfully managing grievance and disciplinary cases end-to-end while fostering a culture of fairness, trust, and accountability.
• Enhanced employee engagement and communication by introducing feedback mechanisms and recognition activities that supported retention and satisfaction.
• Awarded recognition for professional integrity, process optimization, and cross-departmental collaboration contributing to sustainable organizational growth and compliance excellence.

• Gribacheva N., Gecheva G., Stefanova V. (2019) Air pollution monitoring in mosses in Western Rhodopes, Bulgaria. Chemical Communications, 51(2): 146–154.
• Gribacheva N., Gecheva G., Yaneva R. (2021) Moss monitoring of atmospheric deposition in Western Rhodopes, Bulgaria. Silva Balcanica, 20(2): 49–56.
• Gribacheva N., et al. (2018) Ecological monitoring in urban ecosystems of Western Bulgaria. EcoMonitor Journal, 12(1): 120–138.