Lazar Topchev

Angestellt, Director of HR Services & Operations, Maxima Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria

Skills

Personnel selection
Personnel management
HR Administration
HR Project Management
Staff training
Staff development
Hiring

Timeline

Professional experience for Lazar Topchev

  • Current 10 years and 11 months, since Apr 2015

    Director of HR Services & Operations

    Maxima Bulgaria

    Created a new recruitment system, meeting shop and warehouse establishment goals. Successfully opened 13 stores in a month, hiring 350 employees, creating training plans, and ensuring adherence to work standards. Achieved a 30% staff increase in a month. Contributed to growing the chain of stores from 43 stores in 2015 to 124 in 2023, establishing T MARKET as Bulgaria's second-largest FMCG chain of stores with over 2500 employees. Have led a team in hiring over 10,000 employees for the period of 8 years.

  • 6 years and 10 months, Jul 2008 - Apr 2015

    Director of HR Services

    Petrol AD

    Managed recruitment processes, training policies, and compensation and benefits. Led the implementation of Operational Programme Human Resources Development and SAP/ R3. Effectively implemented insurance and card payment projects, contributing to the company's overall success. Successfully elevated work satisfaction by conducting internal climate surveys among 3000 employees. Developed strategies for employer branding to foster a positive internal atmosphere.

  • 1 year and 4 months, Apr 2007 - Jul 2008

    HR Methodologist

    Petrol AD

    Streamlined gas stations operations through optimization initiatives, devised comprehensive instructions and procedures, conducted staff training sessions, and proficiently managed customer complaints to ensure a seamless and customer-focused retail environment.

  • 6 years and 2 months, Mar 2001 - Apr 2007

    Training and Development expert

    Petrol AD

    Played a pivotal role in the human resources department by actively contributing to the development of comprehensive training plans and programs. Took charge of facilitating engaging staff training sessions, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill enhancement within the team. Actively participated in the staff recruitment process, ensuring the acquisition of talented individuals aligned with the organization's goals and values.

Educational background for Lazar Topchev

  • 1 year and 3 months, Sep 2011 - Nov 2012

    Human resource management

    University of National and World Economy

  • 1 year and 3 months, Sep 2002 - Nov 2003

    Marketing

    South-West University "Neofit Rilski"

  • 3 years and 1 month, Sep 1998 - Sep 2001

    International Business

    University of National and World Economy

Languages

  • bulgarian

    First language

  • English

    Fluent

  • German

    Basic

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