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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Software
Accomplishments
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Vassil Nikolov

Sofia

Summary

I am an HR professional with a Bachelor's in Business Administration, skilled in HR policy design, employee engagement, labor law compliance, payroll oversight, and end-to-end IT recruitment. Dedicated to developing effective compensation strategies, fostering positive employee relations, and achieving high retention rates. I am seeking opportunities to leverage my skills for impactful contributions in a dynamic organization.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

HR Business Partner

Next Basket
12.2023 - Current
  • Drive HR strategy alignment with business goals;
  • Generate HR management reports, ensuring consistent communication and policy implementation;
  • Manage recruitment and staffing in collaboration with hiring managers;
  • Lead effective onboarding for smooth employee integration;
  • Provide coaching and support on performance-related issues and matters related to employee relations;
  • Oversee accurate and compliant payroll processes;
  • Enhance performance appraisal system for objectivity and transparency;
  • Monitor company compliance with labor laws for updates;
  • Formulate and communicate documents about legal changes, internal orders, and regulations.

HR Manager

Dev-Harbour
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Collaborate with the CEO to strategize talent acquisition and retention, focusing on IT professionals;
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment for IT positions, including job postings, screening resumes, and conducting interviews;
  • Implement HR policies, processes, and training initiatives, including comprehensive onboarding and offboarding programs;
  • Implement comprehensive HR programs, including compensation, leave, disciplinary matters, disputes, performance and talent management, productivity, recognition, occupational health and safety, and training and development strategies;
  • Ensure regulatory compliance in managing payroll processes;
  • Research and evaluate competitive compensation and benefits packages;
  • Develop financial strategies for HR operations.

General Manager

Starbucks
03.2016 - 09.2021
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of 15 individuals, driving them towards achieving district and brand objectives;
  • Promote positive employee relations and engagement through effective communication, recognition programs, JPA process with development plans and oversee end-to-end payroll processes;
  • Perform regular business reviews, analyze financial reports (P&L, COL, ect) and optimize store performance;
  • Drive operational efficiency and revenue growth through change management strategies and optimize store operations;
  • Conduct onboarding and offboarding programs for smooth transitions;

People Manager

Starbucks
03.2014 - 02.2016

Conduct screening, interviewing, onboarding and offbording processes;

• Maintain schedules and payroll processing system;

• Prioritize talent development and training for a robust succession plan;

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management

Sofia University
Sofia, Bulgaria
07.2025

BBA - Business Administration

New Bulgarian University
Sofia, Bulgaria
10.2009 - 07.2013

Skills

    Talent Acquisition, Recruitment and Onboarding

Employee Relations and Engagement

Performance Management and Development

HR Administration

HR Metrics and Analytics

Payroll Managment

Compensation and Benefits Strategy

Certification

Agile Project Management

Software

MS Office & Apple's iWork

Odoo HRIS, Zoho, Trello, Jira, Miro, AI Tools

Accomplishments

    Store Manager of the Year 2016 - Starbucks Bulgaria

Timeline

HR Business Partner

Next Basket
12.2023 - Current

Agile Project Management

01-2023

HR Manager

Dev-Harbour
01.2022 - 12.2023

Managing People At Work

10-2016

General Manager

Starbucks
03.2016 - 09.2021

People Manager

Starbucks
03.2014 - 02.2016

BBA - Business Administration

New Bulgarian University
10.2009 - 07.2013

MBA - Human Resources Management

Sofia University
Vassil Nikolov