People Partner, Sofia Regional Lead

About Man GroupMan Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.Headquartered in London, we manage $193.3 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com As at 30 June 2025Purpose of RoleYou will be the main point of contact for senior management and employees in Bulgaria, providing commercially focused HR counsel acting as advisor, coach and service provider both strategically and operationally on all people related matters. As part of the role you will own delivery of the People strategy into Bulgaria covering all aspects of the employee life cycle, including but not limited to - talent acquisition, retention, performance and talent management, compensation, employee relations, learning and development, engagement, succession planning, and terminations—while advising on complex ER matters such as restructuring, consultations, grievances, and disciplinaries in partnership with Head of ER, Legal, and relevant stakeholders.Specific ResponsibilitiesStrategically partner with our most senior stakeholders and consult with them on people strategy and practices that help them to achieve their strategic objectives.Drive business decisions and understand the business needs as well as the legal and regulatory framework in which they operateDevelop an intimate understanding of the key strategic business goals, challenges and opportunities and the different commercial and people levers that influence them.Work across HR and the business to influence and input into key decisions through clear communication and relationship building; you’ll proactively share business knowledge and insight with HR colleagues and actively support in shaping and embedding BAU HR activity across business areas - assembling virtual teams as required to support delivery of people initiatives in assigned client areas.Support and coach line managers and equip them with the tools to effectively manage their teamsExecuting talent and performance solutions, examples include: management team effectiveness initiatives, psychometrics, organisational design, employee engagement initiatives, management skills development, executive assessments and feedback processes, career management supportIdentify and solve problems through the interpretation of data and be able to build compelling and credible narratives using various data points in shaping the people agenda.Act as the gatekeeper of all change activity, leading initial discussions with business stakeholders to shape change proposals and associated activity. You will provoke thought, challenge and influence stakeholders to ensure all options have been considered.Design and deliver organisation designs which enable diversity, future skills, and capability to be built and talent developed.Helping the business develop an effective reward philosophy where performance is mapped to compensation.People Partners operate at the intersection of strategy, organisation, and talent; a key element of the role is giving advice and coaching to critical stakeholders. You will identify the development needs of senior leaders in assigned client areas and will work with the relevant COEs to agree individual and team solutions and build development plans.Manage all aspects of monthly payroll in collaboration with the payroll team in the UK and the external payroll provider. Includes providing monthly changes, registration of joiners/leavers etc and supporting the checking of payroll and annual filings.Manage People Risks pro-actively with empathy, transparency, consistency, and effective feedback loops to reduce repeat experiences.Provide practical contribution in defining and implementing global HR policies, standards and guidelines respecting local legal requirementsSupport for People initiatives and projectsPromote the importance of staff wellbeing and provide support to Line Managers and employees around welfare including mental healthChampion the development of a diverse and consciously inclusive cultureTechnical CompetenciesFluent in Bulgarian and English, both written and verbalFinancial Services experience preferredPrior experience covering the full employee lifecycle at a senior level Inclusion, Work-Life Balance And Benefits At Man GroupYou'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyMan Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.