BESTSECRET is the leading European online destination for premium and luxury off-price fashion. The Group offers its members in 27 countries across Europe a superior brand portfolio complemented by a high-end shopping experience. At the same time, BESTSECRET enables its brand partners to clear overstock at scale with minimum visibility and maximum brand equity protection. The unique business model is based on its closed character with an invitation-only customer membership, longstanding brand partner and customer relationships, combined with a tech-focused mindset. BESTSECRET has a strong track record of profitable growth over many years. It generated preliminary revenues of approx. EUR 1,415 million in 2024 and employs around 2,300 people from over 90 nations. The Group draws on a heritage of 100 years in the textile and fashion industry and today is owned by Permira Funds and the founding families Schustermann and Borenstein.
BESTSECRET is the leading European online destination for premium and luxury off-price fashion. The Group offers its members in 27 countries across Europe a superior brand portfolio complemented by a high-end shopping experience. At the same time, BESTSECRET enables its brand partners to clear overstock at scale with minimum visibility and maximum brand equity protection. The unique business model is based on its closed character with an invitation-only customer membership, longstanding brand partner and customer relationships, combined with a tech-focused mindset. BESTSECRET has a strong track record of profitable growth over many years. It generated preliminary revenues of approx. EUR 1,415 million in 2024 and employs around 2,300 people from over 90 nations. The Group draws on a heritage of 100 years in the textile and fashion industry and today is owned by Permira Funds and the founding families Schustermann and Borenstein.
Role Overview
We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team in Varna, Bulgaria on a 12-month fixed-term contract. As our first TA resource on the ground, you will be a key member of the founding team building our new Varna hub.
In this role, you will lead recruitment for multiple business units, build strong local talent pipelines, and support essential HR operations such as contract creation and onboarding. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new office location and make a visible impact from day one. This position has a strong potential to become permanent after one year.
Responsibilities
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Manage end-to-end recruitment for roles across our Varna hub, including sourcing, interviewing, and selecting candidates.
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Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and market mapping.
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Partner closely with hiring managers to understand requirements and guide them through the hiring process.
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Coordinate contract creation, HR documentation, and onboarding workflows with central People teams.
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Ensure a seamless and professional candidate experience at every stage.
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Act as a local representative of BESTSECRET in the Varna talent market and support employer branding initiatives.
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Contribute to building local TA processes and helping shape our new Varna hub as it scales.
Qualifications
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2–4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, ideally in a fast-paced or scaling environment.
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Strong sourcing and interviewing capabilities; experience with Tech roles is a plus.
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Solid understanding of HR fundamentals, including contracts and onboarding processes.
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Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
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Proactive, independent, and comfortable shaping processes in a developing environment.
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Fluent in Bulgarian and a working proficiency in English is required.
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At BESTSECRET, diversity isn't just a trend – it's our professional philosophy. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and backgrounds are celebrated. Applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcome to join us in our mission towards a more vibrant and inclusive future.
At BESTSECRET, diversity isn't just a trend – it's our professional philosophy. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and backgrounds are celebrated. Applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcome to join us in our mission towards a more vibrant and inclusive future.