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FlixBus is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support operations in Chicago, IL or Atlanta, GA. This role is ideal for a seasoned HR professional with a strong background in complex, high-volume, unionized transportation environments. You will serve as a strategic partner and day-to-day resource for employees and management, administering a broad range of HR functions.
Key Responsibilities:
• Employee Relations: Serve as primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and manager coaching.
• Compliance: Ensure organizational compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Compensation Management: Support administration of compensation programs, including job evaluations, salary benchmarking, job descriptions, merit review processes, and union pay scales.
• Performance Management: Administer end-to-end performance management cycles, including goal-setting, mid-year check-ins, annual evaluations, and progressive disciplinary processes.
• Leave Administration: Manage all employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, short-term and long-term disability, and personal leave.
• Unemployment Compensation: Manage unemployment insurance claims and timely state agency responses.
• People Operations: Maintain accuracy and integrity of employee data in the HRIS, including employment changes, promotions, and status updates.
• Onboarding: Manage pre-employment activities and full onboarding experience, including background checks, I-9 verifications, and new hire orientations.
FlixBus 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 comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans with FSAs, 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave, 24/7 employee assistance program, and the ability to work from another location for up to 60 days per year.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience with demonstrated proficiency across the functional areas listed above.
• Direct experience working within a unionized workforce; strong working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures, and labor law.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrable experience identifying opportunities for improving HR processes, systems, and overall employee experience.
• Prior experience in intercity bus transportation, passenger rail, transit authority, or comparable high-volume, multi-location transportation operations.
• Experience supporting DOT-regulated employees and familiarity with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements.
PREFERRED:
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Experience supporting multiple sites or geographically dispersed employee populations.
