People Operations Regional Manager

Location: Rochester, MN, United States; onsite five days per week with regular travel to other sites across the Central Region.

Salary: $70,000–$90,000 per year; final salary depends on experience, knowledge, and skills. Equity and variable pay are excluded.

Company

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

What you will do

• Own end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, pre-employment requirements, and documentation.
• Manage workers’ compensation and unemployment claims, payroll support, benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee education.
• Support employees with inquiries and investigations, lead sensitive employee relations matters, and foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with company policies, employment regulations, and required documentation.
• Partner on recruiting activities, 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 operational needs.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in HR operations, employee relations, talent acquisition, or a similar role.
• Experience working with unionized employee populations and understanding collective bargaining agreements.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, and FLSA.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive situations effectively.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and process-driven.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Comfort with ambiguity and flexibility in adapting to changing needs.
• Based in the Rochester, MN area and comfortable working onsite five days per week.

Nice to have

• Experience working with unions.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on, one-team working environment with opportunities to support short-term projects and new HR initiatives.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to support frontline employees and contribute to a fair, positive, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Equal opportunity employment environment.