Who We Are: 

We are a national, innovative, high-growth software company devoted to K12 education administration. Our products beat the competition by focusing on all business operations of K12 schools, including both financial and school nutrition management. We have a deep understanding of K12 school systems and regulations, with a focus on providing creative, integrated and user-friendly solutions supported by excellent customer service. Our workforce is talented, loyal, dedicated and highly enthusiastic. This is a fantastic career opportunity for the right individual.

We offer challenging work in a team environment. We respect each other and collaborate for continuous improvement. We are the experts in our product lines and we anticipate the needs of our customers. Our customers say we work efficiently and always strive to provide the proper solution. We have achieved this by building relationships based upon:expertise, patience, attentiveness, clear positive communication, tenacity, and a calm presence. 

LINQ is on a mission to empower central office heroes who make K-12 districts and schools stronger. LINQ improves efficiency, optimizes performance, and manages compliance through its suite of administrative, financial, and nutritional solutions; allowing administrators to make a bigger impact for their staff, students, and communities. LINQ is the first company to deliver a full suite of integrated solutions to manage operations at the state, district, and school levels. LINQ has helped over 30,000 schools and served over 17 million students to increase K-12 potential. 

LINQ’s Values: 

Count on us - We’re ready and reliable for our partners and each other 

Class of our own - We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence

Fair and Square - Integrity and mutual respect are table stakes

Nourish Connection - We foster a culture of teamwork and trust

Educated Advancement - Our deep knowledge and experience propel our development

About The Team:

At LINQ, our people are our most important asset. The People department puts people first in a way that supports both our employees and the business. Due to rapid company growth, the People team is going through a transformation, working to create a culture of purpose, not just a paycheck. We do this through recognizing and rewarding top performance, creating a positive employee experience and a learning & growth mindset for all employees. 

About The Role: 

• Lead the implementation and change management of employee engagement programs.

• Provide coaching and development to employees and people leaders while ensuring adherence of company policies, contributing to a positive employee experience.

• Proactively engage with business functional units through all people matters including organizational design strategy, employee relations, performance management, risk mitigation and culture initiatives.

Primary Objectives: 

• Build and maintain influential relationships through being a strategic partner with management and an advocate for employees. 

• Be a role model leader and an advocate of change, building organizational trust and promoting a positive workplace environment, partnering, and communicating with leadership on trends. 

• Manage People initiatives, interpret and apply policies.

• Review, interpret, administer, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and company policies/procedures partnering with the People Team and legal on any agency change responses. 

• Lead employee relations and keep a pulse on happenings both big and small within the organizations you support.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop and execute positive employee relations initiatives.

• Coach employees and managers on correct interpretation and administration of Company policies.

• Manage and coordinate promotions, internal transfers, and other employee changes. 

• Lead employee-level investigations and all employee relation mediation matters.

• Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback to management. 

• Support the leave of absence process in partnership with the benefits team and management to include team member accommodations, communication, etc. 

What We Are Looking For:

• 4 years' experience working on a team of HR professionals in an HR Business Partner capacity or similar.

• Experience collaborating or leading the implementation of a People Program (engagement surveys, performance reviews, etc.).

• Individual must be highly strategic and adaptive while being able to understand root cause and build connection.

• Coaching and facilitation expertise and the ability to influence colleagues at all levels of the organization.

• Experience supporting business leaders on multi-year company or org-wide people initiatives or projects.

What will Make You Stand Out:

• Proven record of accomplishment of successfully aligning People strategies with business objectives, fostering positive employee experience, and contributing to organizational success.

• Expert in strategic talent management, effective employee coaching, and a comprehensive understanding of the employee lifecycle. 

• SPHR/PHR or similar certification highly preferred.

The Tech:

• Lever ATS, Paylocity HRIS, MS Office, ChartHop and Asana 

Travel Requirements:

•Less than 25%

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Total Rewards:

Remote working environment

Ability to work in a physical office, if near one of our offices (Wilmington, Irvine, and coming soon, Austin)

One America 401k plan with 4% employer matching on total earnings, not just base (100% fully vested)

Company Bonus Plan or Target Sales Commission Plan

Flexible Open Paid Time Off Plan

Paid Parental Leave Policy

10 paid holidays

16 hours of paid volunteer time

Blue Cross Blue Shield benefit network (medical/dental/vision)

Low-deductible PPO option or HDHP option with employer contributed HSA

Dental with child orthodontia

100% Employer paid Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability/Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Health and wellness benefits including gym and Headspace reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

EOE Statement/Accommodation Notice:

LINQ is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email HRHelp@linq.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Lydia Buurma at HRHelp@linq.com. This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not use this email to inquire about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as solicitation, following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.