Talent Acquisition Manager - Headquarters (m/f)

About Us

Over the past 15 years, Lidl Bulgaria has grown to over 140 stores and two logistics centers. Today, our nationwide team consists of over 4,200 people, united by our shared values: performance, respect, trust, grounded, and belonging. We are proud to be recognized as a top employer, an investor in people, and a preferred shopping destination known for great quality at an affordable price.

To support our continued success and growth in Bulgaria, we are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to join our Headquarters team in Garitage Park, Sofia

What will you do?

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and execution of talent acquisition strategy, working closely with stakeholders to ensure it supports long?term organizational goals. 
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and scale the HQ Talent Acquisition team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous professional development.
• Process & Innovation: Design and implement efficient Talent Acquisition projects and internal recruitment procedures that ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Vendor & Partnership Management: Build, evaluate, and manage strategic partnerships with external recruitment agencies, job boards, and other key vendors to effectively support hiring needs.
• Manager Training & Consulting: Coach hiring managers to ensure high standards in the recruitment process. 
• Candidate Experience: Continuously analyze and optimize the end-to-end candidate journey, ensuring every touchpoint reflects Lidl’s values and employer brand.
• Trusted Advisor to Leadership: Act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior hiring managers. Support high-level interviews, design assessment centers. 
• Brand Ambassadorship: Represent Lidl when necessary as a key employer ambassador at major job fairs, university partnerships, networking initiatives etc.
• Budget Management: Plan, manage, and optimize the annual Talent Acquisition budget, ensuring maximum ROI on job boards, agencies, and recruitment campaigns.
• Data-Driven Success: Monitor Talent Acquisition metrics as Time-to-Hire, Quality of Hire etc, and leverage data to drive continuous improvement.

What do we expect from you?

• Educational & Professional Background: A university degree and at least 10 years of solid experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment.
• Proven Leadership Experience: At least 7 years of experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams within a large corporate or multinational environment.
• Recruitment Expertise: Demonstrated ability to strategically manage end-to-end recruitment processes in a large multinational company for at least 3 years.
• Project Management Skills: A strong track record of leading HR/Recruitment projects, optimizing processes, and delivering results on time and within budget.
• Outstanding Soft Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, combined with a keen eye for detail and strong analytical abilities.
• Language Proficiency: Strong command of English, both written and spoken; knowledge of German is a strong advantage.
• Tech-Savvy & Adaptable: Proficiency with Google Workspace (and modern ATS platforms) and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment.

What do we offer you?

• Premium company car available for private use
• Work in an international company with career development opportunities.
• Onboarding training.
• Food vouchers worth up to 102,26 € per month based on hours worked.
• Additional health insurance.
• Multisport card at a preferential price.
• 1 additional day paid leave for your birthday.
• Additional day of paid vacation for every 5 years working at the company.
• “Refer a Friend” bonus of 515 € to 770 € gross.
• Gift and cash bonus for the birth of a child in the amount of BGN 340 € gross.
• Gift set of school supplies for employees with children from 1st to 8th grade.
• Discount on annual subscription to online learning platform for employees with children from 1st to 12th grade.
• Christmas and Easter bonus.
• Assistance program for employees and their families - free psychological, financial and legal counseling.
• Workplace - Garitage Park, Sofia.

Apply online now!

• To be considered, please attach your resume to your application.
• We will contact shortlisted candidates directly, so please provide a current phone number.
• All applicants will receive a written response.

Lidl Bulgaria guarantees

• Honesty, punctuality and transparency in the employment relationship.
• Complete confidentiality in reviewing of applications.
• Full protection of your personal data in accordance with current EU regulations and Bulgarian legislation.

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