People Operations Associate

Location: Rochester, Minnesota; based in the Rochester area and working in person 5 days per week, with regular travel to other sites.

Salary: $70,000–$90,000 per year, excluding equity or variable pay.

Company

hirify.global provides technology and services that help public transportation agencies build smart, data-driven, and efficient transit networks.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, pre-employment requirements, and documentation.
• Support workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, payroll processes, benefits administration, and employee records.
• Provide day-to-day employee support, handle inquiries and investigations, and manage sensitive employee relations matters.
• Lead engagement and recognition initiatives and help foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Partner with recruiting efforts, including interviews, offers, pre-hire screenings, job fairs, and community events.
• Collaborate with central HR teams, local partners, and vendors to improve processes and support regional operations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in HR operations, employee relations, talent acquisition, or a similar role.
• Experience with unionized employee populations and collective bargaining agreements.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, and FLSA.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations effectively.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be based in the Rochester, Minnesota area and comfortable working in person 5 days per week.

Nice to have

• Additional experience working with unions.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on, one-team working environment with opportunities to support varied HR initiatives.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to support public transportation services across the Central Region.