Total Rewards and Workforce Planning Expert

Join the best bank to work for in Bulgaria*

Who we are:

Do you want to join a well-established bank with a start-up culture? No, we’re not joking!

We, at tbi, have been one the most profitable banks for years and we are growing at a fast pace. We’re a bank with a long history of success that operates as a start-up and we’re always on the lookout for new opportunities to grow our business. How do we do that?

It's all about our people. Our team is made up of brave, passionate and caring people who don’t just want to follow the same path – we want to transform into mobile-first, state-of-the-art lifestyle ecosystem. Our colleagues love working here – 70% of them would recommend tbi as an employer to their friends and family. Our people are engaged in challenging and meaningful work, inspired to grow their potential and career, encouraged to learn and empowered to take decisions. That’s not corporate babble, it’s what our people say.

Do you want to play a key role in our unique success story?

If so, we're looking for a Total Rewards and Workforce Planning Expert to join our team on our journey to success!

As we continue to scale, we are looking for a Total Rewards and Workforce Planning Expert who will play a key role in shaping our workforce planning, compensation strategy, and organizational effectiveness. This role combines both strategic and operational responsibilities and offers close collaboration with senior leadership and key business stakeholders.

What You’ll do:

• Support the implementation and execution of Total Rewards initiatives across the organization.

• Maintain salary structures, grading frameworks, incentive schemes, and benefits programs aligned with market practices and internal policies.

• Perform workforce planning, headcount analysis, and compensation cost modeling to support business and budgeting decisions.

• Prepare compensation analyses, dashboards, reports, and market benchmark comparisons.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and compensation review cycles.

• Conduct market research and salary benchmarking to ensure competitiveness and internal equity.

• Maintain and administer job evaluation and grading frameworks (Mercer, Korn Ferry, or similar methodologies).

• Ensure accuracy and smooth execution of operational compensation and benefits processes.

• Support policy maintenance and governance related to compensation and benefits practices.

• Ensure compliance with local labor, tax, and regulatory requirements.

• Partner closely with HR, Finance, and business stakeholders on compensation-related topics.

• Contribute to organizational design and workforce optimization initiatives.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• University degree in Finance, Economics, HR, Business Administration, or related field

• 3+ years in Compensation & Benefits / Total Rewards/ Workforce Planning, HR Analytics, ideally in a multinational environment

• Strong analytical and financial skills (budgeting, forecasting, modeling) with the ability to work with complex data

• Solid knowledge of job evaluation methodologies (Mercer, Korn Ferry, or similar frameworks)

• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and supporting strategic workforce decisions

• Advanced Excel and reporting skills; experience with HRIS and BI tools is considered an advantage

• Banking or financial services experience is an advantage

• Knowledge of local labor laws and regulations is a plus

• Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and detail-oriented approach

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Excellent communication skills, high integrity, sound judgment, and strong ethical standards

• Fluency in English

What we offer:

• Seize the opportunity to grow your career

• Engage in exciting and meaningful work

• Get recognition for your work and attitude

• Become part of a large, friendly and supportive team with 16+ nationalities

• Get additional private health insurance

• Receive special prices for multisport card and multiple retailers

• Obtain preferential prices for our banking products

• Enjoy a great location in Sofia’s city centre near National Palace of Culture and South Park

• Bring your furry bestie: Let's make work pawsome

Visit our Career Page to learn more about what makes us different.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, we'd love to hear from you!

To apply for this position, please send us your CV in English.

We'd love to get back to everyone, but due to the number of applications we receive, we can only contact the shortlisted candidates.

*We are ranked the top bank and top 3 employer to work for in Bulgaria according to WhereWeWork 2025 employer rankings.

All applications are treated with utmost confidentiality.

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