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FlixBus is seeking an Expert HR Business Partner / Senior HR Manager for its Sofia Hub in Bulgaria. This is a high-impact role combining strategic HR business partnering with local operational ownership and international exposure.
You will serve as the trusted HR point of contact for business leaders across multiple functions—Finance, HR, and Customer Service—while remaining closely integrated with international People teams. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings deep Bulgarian HR expertise, and can operate independently while contributing to a collaborative global HR community.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic HR Business Partnering:
- Act as primary HR partner for the local Managing Director and senior business leaders across multiple functions in Bulgaria and 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 during transformation periods
- 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 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 Centers of Excellence, representing Bulgaria and Accounting in global HR forums
- Participate actively in international HR community initiatives and projects
The company offers a dynamic work environment with competitive pay, strong growth opportunities, and a tech-driven approach to making travel more accessible, sustainable, and affordable. Benefits include 12 free Flix vouchers plus 12 discount vouchers for friends and family, hybrid work flexibility, confidential counselling and stress management support, learning and development opportunities including language classes, and a mentoring program.
Requirements:
- 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 team is a strong advantage
- Solid grasp of HR operations: payroll interfaces, contract management, compliance, and local HR administration
- Confident across strategic HR disciplines: performance management, talent development, organizational design, compensation, disciplinary matters, and 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 and English; German is a plus
