Senior Personalsachbearbeiter (m/w/d)

FlixTrain is Europe's greenest way to travel by train — we connect German cities reliably, sustainably, and at prices that make rail travel accessible to everyone. As part of the FlixMobility family, we've rethought mobility in Europe. Our People-Team is the backbone of the company: We manage a diverse workforce of commercial and administrative staff members who ensure trains run, tickets are sold, and travelers arrive every day.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Personalsachbearbeiter (m/w/d) who has a passion for real operational responsibility in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You'll be responsible for and shape HR processes for our entire workforce: from train staff to commercial employees, corporate colleagues, and tech experts.

You're someone who doesn't wait for the perfect starting situation but just gets started. Tight deadlines don't make you nervous; they motivate you. And if you already have experience using KI tools to automate recurring HR tasks — all the better!

As a Senior Personalsachbearbeiter (m/w/d), your main responsibilities will be:

• Operative HR management: responsibility for the entire HR lifecycle, from onboarding and contract management to offboarding and compliance
• Bureaucratic support and further development of HR processes for a mixed workforce with high demands for legally secure and consistent implementation
• Operational implementation under high time pressure — you'll ensure that things get done, even if the timeline is tight
• Closely working together with leadership from the train operations, customer experience, and corporate departments
• Preliminary payroll accounting in the absence of the Payroll Manager

Your tasks will also include:

• Stakeholder management & consulting: being a trusted point of contact for leaders and employees on all HR-related matters: policies, compliance, labor law
• Sovereign handling of complex labor law situations and employee conversations
• Closely working together with Talent Acquisition, People Partnering, and Legal — you'll ensure that interfaces run smoothly

And:

• Process optimization & automation: identifying inefficiencies in existing HR processes and developing scalable, partially automated solutions — preferably using KI support
• Making and implementing HR digitalization projects to reduce manual workload and improve data quality
• Buiding dashboards and reporting structures for informed people decisions at the management level
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the People-Team

We're looking forward to your application!

About you:

• At least 4 years of professional experience in HR / People Operations, ideally in a growth-oriented or operationally complex company
• Numerous experiences in managing mixed workforces — commercial and/or administrative target groups are a clear plus
• A strong operational foundation: you build systems, rather than just putting out fires; you document, rather than just acting
• Fluent German language skills (at least C1) for communication with employees and authorities in German
• Good English skills for interdepartmental cooperation in the international Flix environment
• Fundamental knowledge of German labor law and HR compliance
• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, BambooHR) as well as data-based HR reporting
• A strong stakeholder management and communication skills on all levels

Nice-to-haves:

• Practical experience with KI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, workflow automation) for optimizing HR processes
• Background in logistics, transportation, trade, or other operationally intense industries
• Experience with larger people projects or HR transformations
• A genuine interest in the future of HR tech — you don't wait for someone to explain what KI can do

We offer:

• Travel perks: 12 free Flix vouchers + 12 discount vouchers for friends & family
• Work from anywhere: up to 60 days per year working from another location
• Hybrid work model: we're a company with an office culture, but offer flexibility to balance work and life
• Health and wellness offers: access to confidential individual counseling, courses, and stress management measures — for you and up to four family members
• Learning & development: use language courses, training sessions, and expert meetings to develop your skills
• Mentoring program: network with experienced colleagues to gain insights and accelerate your career
• Dog-friendly office: bring your furry friend to the office
  

Our culture:

FlixTrain is always on the move — that's not just a slogan, it's our daily reality. We're a team of pragmatic problem solvers who don't wait for ideal conditions. We value curiosity, reward initiative, and expect people to speak up when something's not right. Hierarchy doesn't stand in the way of good ideas — and we firmly believe that operational excellence and a strong team culture are not mutually exclusive.

If you're the one who solves complex HR problems before lunch and starts automating them in the afternoon — then you're exactly right for us.

Why join Flix?

Flix is all about making travel simple, safe, and affordable — both for our passengers and employees. We're growing and developing every day, and we're looking for people who are ready to contribute and shape the way we work. If you're looking for a job where you can grow and make a difference, then FlixTrain is exactly right for you. Here, you'll be part of a team where your contribution counts and you can chart your own course!