Linear

HR Generalist

North America

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software, Biotechnology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 4 years of HR experience across multiple functions including benefits, employee relations, compliance, compensation, and recruiting. Proven success in high-growth, fast-paced startup environments is strongly preferred. A solid understanding of federal and state employment laws is required, with global exposure being a plus. The ideal candidate will be skilled at writing clear communications, designing lightweight and scalable processes, adapting quickly to change, and proactively problem-solving. Familiarity with HR tech, including potential HRIS implementation or transition experience, is also desired.

Responsibilities

The HR Generalist will own and maintain HR policies covering time off, leave, employment, and compensation, ensuring global HR compliance. They will help design and roll out performance and compensation management programs, conduct market benchmarking for compensation, and design and manage employee engagement programs. Additionally, they will create manager support resources, optimize HR processes for efficiency and scalability, monitor evolving needs, adjust tools and processes accordingly, and evaluate and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

HR policies
Compliance
Performance management
Compensation management
Market benchmarking
Employee engagement
Professional development
Surveys
Feedback loops
Manager support
Lean processes
Efficient processes
HR tools

Linear

Software development tool for task management

About Linear

Linear is a software development tool that helps teams build products more efficiently. It provides features for task management, issue tracking, and workflow customization, making it suitable for both startups and large enterprises. The platform simplifies complex tasks by breaking them down into manageable sub-issues, which enhances productivity. It includes automated backlog management to save time by auto-closing and archiving issues. Linear is designed for speed, offering rapid keyboard shortcuts and real-time synchronization. Users can create custom workflows and views to tailor the platform to their needs. A unique feature called "Cycles" helps teams prioritize their work by automatically tracking started issues and rolling over unfinished tasks to the next cycle. Linear's goal is to streamline the software development process, allowing teams to focus on building great products.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$50.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Work life balance
Competitive salary and equity
Employee-friendly equity terms (early and extended exercise in the US)
Work remotely, no commuting to the office
Health, dental and vision insurance (US)
5 weeks paid vacation
Parental leave
M1 Macbook Pro, 5K display and accessories
Stipend to set up your home office
Latest productivity software
Paid lunch and coffee during work days
Paid co-working space/desk at an office
Regular team events and offsites
Quarterly hack weeks
401(k) Plan (US)

Risks

Potential reputational damage from association with Carta's unethical practices.
Increased competition from new integrations like Plain, offering similar features.
Challenge of maintaining rapid growth after raising $35 million in Series B funding.

Differentiation

Linear offers rapid-fire keyboard shortcuts and real-time sync capabilities.
The platform provides automated backlog management, reducing manual labor for development teams.
Linear's 'Cycles' feature helps teams focus on upcoming work with configurable tracking.

Upsides

Linear raised $35 million in Series B funding to expand its operations.
The rise of remote work increases demand for Linear's collaborative software development tools.
Integration with AI-driven tools could enhance Linear's task management efficiency.

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