Expert People Partner/HR Manager (m/f/d)
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Expert People Partner/HR Manager (m/f/d)
Sofia
At Flix, we offer a dynamic work environment with competitive pay, strong growth opportunities, and a tech-driven approach to making travel more accessible, sustainable, and affordable.
We are looking for a Expert HRBP/Senior HR Manager (m/f/d) for our Sofia Hub in Bulgaria. This is a high-impact role that combines strategic HR business partnering with local operational ownership as well as international exposure. You will be the trusted HR point of contact for business leaders across multiple functions - including Finance, HR and Customer Service - while staying closely integrated with our international People teams.
This role is for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings deep Bulgarian HR expertise, and can operate independently while contributing meaningfully to a collaborative global HR community.
You will also take on the role of co-Managing Director of Flix's Bulgarian legal entity, sharing this mandate with the existing Managing Director.
Responsibilities
Strategic HR Business Partnering
- Act as the primary HR partner for the local Managing Director and senior business leaders across multiple functions in Bulgaria as well as Global Accounting, providing strategic guidance on people topics
- Drive and support key HR cycles including performance management, talent reviews, compensation planning, and organizational design
- Lead and support change management initiatives, ensuring business continuity and employee engagement throughout periods of transformation
- Challenge constructively, influence decision-making, and build lasting credibility with senior stakeholders
People Operations & Compliance
- Own all local HR operations including employment contracts, payroll interfaces, statutory compliance, and local HR administration
- Ensure full alignment with Bulgarian labour law and employment regulations, proactively managing risk and staying ahead of legislative changes
- Coordinate and oversee the local People Operations, ensuring operational excellence and process consistency
Stakeholder & International Collaboration
- Navigate a complex multi-stakeholder environment with business leaders across different functions, priorities and countries
- Align on key HR topics with international stakeholders and CoEs, representing Bulgaria and Accounting in global HR forums and rhythms
- Participate actively in international HR community initiatives and projects
Requirements
Experience
- Minimum 10 years in HR, with at least 5 years in a Senior HR Manager role
- Deep, hands-on knowledge of Bulgarian labour law, employment regulations, and local HR practices
- Proven generalist HRBP background across multiple business functions and geographies
- Experience coordinating or leading a People Operations is a strong advantage
Skills
- Solid grasp of HR operations: payroll interfaces, contract management, compliance, and local HR administration
- Confident across strategic HR disciplines: performance management, talent development, org design, compensation, disciplinary matters, change management
- Strong multi-stakeholder management skills, including at international and senior leadership level
- Ability to work autonomously in a standalone country setup while maintaining alignment with global HR teams
- Fluent in Bulgarian & English; German is a plus
We Offer
- Travel perks: 12 free Flix vouchers + 12 discount vouchers for friends & family.
- Hybrid work model: We are an office-first company, but we offer flexibility to balance work and life.
- Wellbeing support: Access confidential 1:1 counselling, courses, and stress management for yourself and up to four family members.
- Learning & Development: Take advantage of language classes, training courses, and expert-led sessions to grow your skills.
- Mentoring Program: Connect with experienced colleagues to gain insights and accelerate your career.
To view more local benefits specific to each office location, please check out this link: [Locations - Flix Career](Locations - Flix Career)
About the Company
At Flix, you’ll find teams that rally together to overcome challenges and spark creativity. We believe in ownership culture - giving you the freedom to take initiative, make an impact, and shape your own career path.
As we continue to expand across the globe, you can make a real difference in how we work.
If you’re ready to grow and lead your journey, Flix is the place for you!
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Flix changes the way millions travel every day.Thanks to our unique business model and innovative technology, we have quickly established one of the largest long-distance mobility networks in the world — and our journey has only just begun.People at Flix...— ... are self-starters— ... love innovation— ... are fellow travelers.Green Mobility to Experience the WorldFlixMobility, with its two entities of FlixBus and FlixTrain, is an innovative mobility provider.We are a tech platform company, operating an e-commerce platform in the transportation industry. Our FlixBuses first hit the road in 2013 and shortly after the success of the bus lines the rail industry was expanded with our FlixTrains in 2018.Our focus is on sustainability and making an important contribution to environmental and climate protection.We have two fully electric bus lines — one in Germany and one in France — and our FlixTrains run on 100% renewable Greenpeace electricity.Millions of customers since launchMillions of passengers have already traveled with us, 62 million in 2019 alone.2,500+ destinations, 37 countriesFlixBus connects 2,500+ destinations in 37 countries, a number which is growing nearly every day.400,000+ connections per dayWe connect cities with 400,000+ trips — often departing every 30 minutes.The Flix ExperienceTechnology and innovation are our passion. Our focus on new technologies allowed us to disrupt the bus market by developing and launching our e-ticketing system, the FlixBus-App, free Wi-Fi on board, GPS Live Tracking and, recently, even an on-board entertainment system.We are working to give the chance to everyone to experience the world, and do it conveniently, in Flix style.Big on connections, light on assetsIn only 6 years Flix became Europe’s largest intercity bus network — despite not owning buses. Our long-distance FlixTrains cooperates with the most-successful private train operators in Europe.Through these partnerships, the innovation and start-up spirit of the FlixMobility brands meet with the long-standing experience of traditional industry.FlixMobility’s R&D department — FlixMobility TechHere at FlixMobility Tech we develop software with the brightest minds from around the world to engineer new experiences for our millions of customers across our apps and websites.Flix on:Instagram:www.instagram.com/flixbusYoutube:www.youtube.com/... /UCualyNYPoSJB32tcPlOe36wLinkedin:www.linkedin.com/company/flixbus
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