HR Advisory Consultant

Location: Sofia

How will we work better together to build a better working world?

At EY, we believe that organizations achieve sustainable results through their people. As the world of work continues to evolve, companies are facing increasingly complex challenges related to their workforce, from developing effective HR functions and strong leaders to managing talent, organizational change and an increasingly mobile workforce.

We are looking for a Consultant to join our People Advisory Services team, with a primary focus on HR advisory and people development.

This is an opportunity to work on real client projects from the start and develop a broad understanding of the people-related challenges organizations face and how we help them address these challenges.

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits

As part of EY's People Advisory Services team, you will work with experienced professionals to build up a diverse portfolio of HR advisory projects focused on:

- HR Strategy, HR Function and Operating model transformation

- Organizational transformations, workforce roles planning and redesign

- Leadership development and critical talent succession planning  

- Performance management, grading systems and reward strategy

- Employee Experience & Culture transformations

- Key Talent Attraction & Retention

- AI workforce impact, reskilling and upskilling

You will also be involved in the development and delivery of training programs and workshops for HR professionals, managers and business leaders, supporting the preparation of content, practical exercises, case studies and other learning materials.

At the same time, you will be part of a broader multidisciplinary PAS practice and will work together with a team specialized also in personal income tax, labor law, social security and immigration, particularly in the context of internationally mobile employees and cross-border working arrangements.

This combination will give you the opportunity to develop both a strong HR advisory profile and broader expertise across different areas of People Advisory Services.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who is genuinely interested in people, organizations and the changing world of work, and who would like to develop a career across the broader spectrum of People Advisory Services.

You could be a good fit if you:

• Have a minimum 2 years of experience in Human Resources (internal or client-facing HR consultant);
• University education in Psychology, HR management, Economics or Law.
• Have a strong interest in HR consulting, people development and organizational topics, combined with curiosity about tax, social security and international workforce matters;
• Enjoy researching new topics, analyzing information and turning complex concepts into clear and practical outputs;
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in Bulgarian and English;
• Have a good command of PowerPoint, Word, Excel and AI;
• Have strong analytical and research skills and excellent attention to detail;
• Are interested in developing your presentation, communication and facilitation skills;
• Are proactive, well organized and comfortable working across different projects and subject areas;
• Enjoy working as part of a team while being able to take ownership of individual tasks;
• Are curious, adaptable and willing to learn.

What's in it for you?

• Real consulting experience;
• Exposure to major organizations and a diverse range of HR and workforce challenges across different industries;
• The opportunity to contribute to HR advisory projects, leadership and management development programs, trainings and workshops;
• Opportunities to participate in client meetings, workshops and training sessions and progressively develop your own presentation and facilitation skills;
• Experience working on multidisciplinary engagements, alongside professionals with different areas of expertise;
• Structured learning, coaching and support from experienced EY professionals;
• A collaborative and flexible working environment where new ideas and initiative are encouraged.