People Operations

People Operations

Who this role is perfect for:

• Miss being around someone other than your plants, pets and family every day? We're an in-office team only hiring in-office roles.
• Tired of selling something you don't believe in? Edlink is solving the hardest data problems in edtech and by doing so we make teachers and student's lives easier.
• Have a "non-traditional" background? Maybe you didn't go to college. Maybe you haven't worked in awhile. Maybe your most recent work experience doesn't translate well to a resume. We don't care. If you've got the skills and we believe you're on a good trajectory and just need a chance to run, you'll have a darn good shot at the role.
• Passionate about scaling & building teams? This role needs someone who’s excited to dig into building an environment where our company can help clients succeed.

Who we are:

Launched in February 2020, Edlink takes on some of the toughest problems in educational technology. We help turn bad data into good data to make it fast and easy for learning platforms to integrate with school data systems. Today, we work behind the scenes to help close to 60 million people at 5,000 school districts get into the apps they use and use those apps to their fullest potential.

We're a 23 person startup located in Austin, Texas. Given our size and stage, the ideal candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and direction of the organization as a whole.

What you'll do in People Operations at Edlink:

Position Overview: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist (People Operations) to lead and manage our full-cycle recruitment process, employee benefits administration, and other HR functions. This role is pivotal in ensuring our HR operations run smoothly, supporting our team, and contributing to our company's growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the entire hiring pipeline, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Talent Acquisition: Proactively headhunt and engage potential candidates to build a robust talent pipeline.
• Benefits Administration: Oversee employee benefits through our benefits provider, ensuring accurate enrollment and addressing employee inquiries.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to employees, addressing concerns, facilitating conflict resolution, and promoting a positive workplace culture.
• HR Compliance: Work with our HR attorney and management team to ensure all HR activities comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Performance Management: Assist in the iteration of performance evaluation processes.
• HR Policy Development: Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures.
• Training and Development: Coordinate employee training programs to support professional growth and development.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3-5 years of HR or recruiting, or sales experience, preferably in a startup or SaaS environment. 
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a knack for building relationships.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in managing records and processes.

Who you are:

• Proactive
• Forward and long-term thinking
• An excellent communicator, including a great first impression, great presentation skills, a writer, and a propensity for relationship building
• You anticipate needs, stay ahead of deadlines, and excel at keeping tasks and processes running smoothly.
• You can connect with people across all levels of an organization, whether you’re conducting interviews, resolving employee concerns, or presenting ideas.
• You genuinely care about employee well-being and feel confident you can create an inclusive and supportive workplace environment.
• When faced with challenges, you think creatively and find solutions that benefit both employees and the organization.
• Whether managing benefits, compliance, or onboarding documentation, you ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• You’re comfortable with HR software, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and tools that streamline HR processes.
• Thriving in a fast-paced startup environment, you’re flexible and ready to pivot as priorities shift.
•  You’re excited about building teams, fostering professional growth, and creating a culture where employees thrive.
• Nice to have: You have a solid understanding of HR best practices and employment laws.
• Nice to Have: Experience with benefits administration, talent acquisition, or HRIS systems is a plus, but not required.

What we offer:

Working at an early-stage startup is like getting an MBA. You'll get lots of attention, have lots of responsibility and also lots of autonomy.

• In office camaraderie
• Build something with measurable impact that you can talk about and be proud of
• Base salary commensurate with experience & flexible ($70K - $80K)
• Stock options from day one
• Downtown parking
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Health / Dental / Vision
• Weekly team lunches
• No bureaucracy
• Flexible working hours
• Regular social events
• Relocation assistance