People Operations Associate

Location: Fort Worth, Texas; based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Five days per week in person with regular travel to other sites across Texas.

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

Company

hirify.global provides technology and services that help public transportation agencies build smart, data-driven 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 lead sensitive employee relations matters.
• Lead employee engagement and recognition initiatives to improve the employee experience.
• Partner with recruiting on interviews, offers, pre-hire screenings, job fairs, and community events.
• Collaborate with central HR teams, local partners, and vendors to improve processes and support operational needs.

Requirements

• At least 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, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations, multiple priorities, and changing needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and able to work in person five days per week.

Nice to have

• Additional experience working with unions.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on, one-team working environment.
• Opportunity to support frontline employees and shape the employee experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Equal opportunity workplace.