Desislava Grigorova
London, Richmond
Summary
Results-driven HR professional with expertise in Talent Acquisition across EMEA, LATAM, and US markets. Manages full-cycle recruitment by sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding top talent. Supports compliance with HR legislation and delivers insights through data reporting. Committed to enhancing HR operations and contributing to impactful learning and development initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Partner/HR operations
Abound
London
06.2025 - Current
- Led end-to-end recruitment efforts, overseeing sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding processes to attract top talent.
- Managed comprehensive onboarding processes, including contract preparation and compliance checks, to ensure a seamless experience.
- Delivered engaging employee inductions, presenting key organisational information to new starters.
- Oversaw the background screening process with third-party providers, ensuring compliance with all necessary checks.
- Acted as primary contact for people-related queries, providing timely guidance to employees and management.
- Maintained HR information system, ensuring accurate, up-to-date employee data aligned with organisational objectives.
- Ensured compliance with legislation and best practices for all people processes and procedures.
- Supported data reporting by ensuring high data integrity, providing insights for strategic decision-making.
- Coordinated project support across people team, implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness.
Global Talent Partner- (Contractor)
RE-Partners
London
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with HR and business stakeholders to meet talent needs across EMEA, US, and LATAM.
- Supported recruitment for technical, finance, and trading roles, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
- Scheduled and coordinated interviews, offers, and onboarding, ensuring compliance with company policies and a smooth candidate experience.
- Identified and proposed process improvements in recruitment workflows, contributing to enhanced recruitment efficiency.
- Coordinated recruitment and HR administrative tasks, enhancing operational support across functions.
- Maintained accurate and confidential candidate records in ATS, aligning with HR data standards.
Talent Acquisition specialist
EPAM systems
12.2020 - 08.2023
- Managed end-to-end recruitment process and streamlined candidate onboarding tasks.
- Supported EMEA operations by coordinating recruitment efforts across multiple countries.
- Contributed to employer branding initiatives, conducted labour market research, and assisted in talent strategy development.
- Supported internal HR initiatives and collaborated closely with hiring managers and HR partners.
- Developed and maintained detailed reports and pipelines to align with team and organisational goals.
- Worked with internal HR platforms, maintaining and updating employee data accurately.
Education
BA - Psychology
Richmond, The American International University
London07-2020
Skills
- HRIS & ATS management
- Recruitment Coordination
- Interview Scheduling
- Data Accuracy
- Confidential Record-Keeping
- HR Administration
- L&D Support
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Global Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication
Languages
Bulgarian
English
References
Upon request
Interests
- Hiking
- Functional training and Pilates
Timeline
Talent Partner/HR operations
Abound
06.2025 - Current
Global Talent Partner- (Contractor)
RE-Partners
11.2023 - 04.2025
Talent Acquisition specialist
EPAM systems
12.2020 - 08.2023
BA - Psychology
Richmond, The American International University