Senior HRBP/HR Manager (m/f/d)

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Hiring Remotely in Sofia, Sofia-grad, BGR
Remote
Senior level
Marketing Tech • Software • Travel
The Role
Serve as the strategic HR partner for Bulgarian business leaders and the local Managing Director. Own HR operations, employment contracts, payroll interfaces, statutory compliance, labor-law alignment, performance management, talent reviews, compensation planning, organizational design, and change management. Coordinate local People Operations, support international HR initiatives, and represent Bulgaria in global HR forums while managing senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

About the Role

Strategic HR Business Partnering

  • Act as the primary HR partner for the local Managing Director (and 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
About You

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 recognize that everyone carries a unique set of valuable skills and experiences. If you think you could have an impact even though you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We want to hear from you!  

What 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

Why Join Flix?

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! 


Skills Required

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in HR
  • At least 5 years of experience in a Senior HR Manager role
  • Deep hands-on knowledge of Bulgarian labor law, employment regulations, and local HR practices
  • Generalist HR business partnering experience across multiple business functions and geographies
  • Experience with HR operations, including payroll interfaces, contract management, compliance, and local HR administration
  • Experience with performance management, talent development, organizational design, compensation, disciplinary matters, and change management
  • Strong multi-stakeholder management skills at international and senior leadership levels
  • Ability to work autonomously in a standalone country setup while aligning with global HR teams
  • Fluency in Bulgarian and English
  • Experience coordinating or leading People Operations
  • German language skills
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The Company
HQ: Munich
2,117 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Flix is a global travel tech leader providing sustainable and affordable travel options to more than 60 million yearly travelers in 43 countries through its brands FlixBus, FlixTrain, Greyhound, and Kamil Koç. By combining network planning, marketing, and pricing, Flix uses innovative solutions to enable comfortable, sustainable, and affordable travel worldwide. Through our tech platform and user-friendly app, Flix creates a travel experience tailored to passengers' needs and connects travelers with local business partners providing transportation, ensuring a modern fleet that adheres to the highest safety standards. This asset-light business model has turned a European start-up into a leading and globally expanding travel-tech champion. Flix is pioneering and testing alternative drives with a long-term strategy to progressively decarbonize its fleet. Together with our partners and customers, we are driving transformative change towards the future of mobility, gradually reshaping the mobility sector and enabling more sustainable travel modes. Check out https://flix.careers/ to see how you can join our team. For our legal imprint click here: https://global.flixbus.com/legal-notice

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