Employee Relations & Labor Law Specialist (part-time)

We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations & Labor Law Specialist to join our HR team at Accenture Bulgaria. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters, labor law compliance, workplace investigations, performance management, and organizational change initiatives. You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with Bulgarian labor legislation while supporting business leaders and HR stakeholders in managing complex employee-related matters. Key Responsibilities: Employee Relations, Investigations & Risk Management Manage end-to-end Employee Relations cases, including disciplinary actions, grievances, policy violations, misconduct investigations, and sensitive employee matters. Lead workplace investigations and determine appropriate outcomes in line with local labor law, company policies, and governance requirements. Support difficult employee conversations where legal, procedural, or language considerations are involved. Assess and mitigate employee relations, legal, operational, and reputational risks. Performance Management, Disciplinary Processes & Terminations Lead formal performance management processes, including Performance Improvement Plans, warnings, and disciplinary actions. Manage involuntary separations, managed exits, and complex escalation cases while ensuring compliance with legal and company requirements. Prepare, review, and maintain high-quality employee documentation, including PIPs, warning letters, termination documents, settlement agreements, and related correspondence. Develop and maintain legally compliant HR templates and documentation. Labor Law, HR Policies & Compliance Serve as the subject matter expert on Bulgarian labor law and employee relations topics. Advise HR, business leaders, and managers on labor law matters, employee relations issues, and compliance requirements. Support organizational restructurings, workforce transitions, transfers, and redundancy programs, ensuring legal compliance and risk management. Interpret and apply local labor legislation and internal policies consistently across the organization. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and translate them into practical HR policies, guidelines, and procedures. Partner with Legal, Compliance, external counsel, and relevant stakeholders to address complex employment matters. Ensure compliance with labor inspections, employee consultation requirements, documentation standards, and regulatory obligations. Draft, review, and maintain official employment documentation and legal correspondence. Required Skills and Experience: Excellent knowledge of Bulgarian Labor Law and employment regulations. Significant experience in Employee Relations, labor law, workplace investigations, and HR compliance. Proven experience managing disciplinary cases, employee grievances, performance management processes, terminations, and organizational restructuring initiatives. Experience advising managers and business leaders on complex employee relations matters. Understanding of HR implications during mergers, acquisitions, and organizational transformation. Strong understanding of Employee Relations processes and practices. Expertise in workplace investigations and conflict resolution. Strong negotiation, mediation, and communication abilities. Proven risk assessment and compliance management capabilities. Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint . Fluent English and Bulgarian LI-EU This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable Bulgarian Labor Law and Employee Relations professional to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, international, and collaborative environment. Ready to bring your expertise to a team that values innovation, integrity, and people-first solutions? Apply today and join us in shaping the future of work. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. 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