HR Generalist

Location: Greenville, SC strongly preferred

Who We Are: LINK is a fast-growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) that leverages human-centered design to support strategy, innovation, communication, change, and branding within the federal government and adjacent industry partners. At LINK, we partner with engineers, futurists, and thought leaders to untangle complexity, discover opportunity, and communicate clearly with visual stories. 

Let us be your partners in change.

About the Opportunity:
LINK is actively seeking an HR Generalist to support and enhance our growing team. In this role, you’ll be a key partner in the day-to-day administration of HR processes, including onboarding, compliance, benefits coordination, timekeeping, and employee experience. Reporting to the Senior Director of HR, you’ll help ensure smooth, consistent, and people-centered operations across the full employee lifecycle.

This position is a great fit for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about building strong HR systems and clear internal communication. As our HR Generalist, you'll play a vital role in supporting our employees, reinforcing a culture of care and accountability, and strengthening LINK’s foundation as we continue to grow.

Qualifications: 

• 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources, with a focus on generalist or HR operations roles
• Demonstrated experience managing key HR functions such as onboarding, recruiting, benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and compliance best practices
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to interact professionally across levels
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Responsibilities:

• Onboarding & Off-boarding Administration
  • Facilitate onboarding for new hires, including processing NDAs, MSAs, and coordinating enrollment with Insperity.
  • Ensure compliance with state-based programs and other requirements through coordination with Insperity.
  • Schedule onboarding meetings and manage onboarding agendas and communications using established templates.
  • Coordinate offboarding processes, exit interviews, and documentation
    
    
• Contractor Management
  • Ensure proper documentation and compliance are completed for all contractors.
    
    
• Benefits Administration
  • Support 401(k) enrollment, rollover, and account updates in coordination with the Director of Accounting.
    
    
  • Help administer employee leave (e.g., parental, military) and respond to benefits-related inquiries.
    
    
  • Support ongoing benchmarking and benefit evaluations to ensure competitiveness in the market.
    
    
• Candidate Experience & ATS Management
  • Use Greenhouse (ATS) to manage applicant flow, communication, and interview scheduling.
    
    
  • Coordinate recognition efforts such as employee gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, and milestones.
    
    
• Employee Relations & Culture
  • Partner with leadership on employee relations issues, performance processes, and team engagement
  • Act as a trusted resource for employees regarding HR policies and day-to-day questions
  • Help drive internal communications and culture-building initiatives
  • Lead coordination of employee experience touchpoints (e.g., sending flowers for bereavement or celebration).
    
    
• Internal HR Operations
  • Maintain and update employee records and HRIS systems
  • Support implementation and maintenance of the employee handbook, policies, and procedures
  • Assist with compliance requirements and record keeping
  • Oversee onboarding of 1099 contractors, including agreements and payment setup

Work Schedule:

• Full time, 40 hours per week
• Some travel required to meet with prospects/clients, attend relevant events and conferences, and participate in LINK team events 

Benefits:

• $100 monthly internet/cell phone stipend
• Healthcare reimbursement up to $450/month for the individual employee premium
• Company-paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with employer contribution of up to 4%
• 11 Federal Holidays per year 
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year 
• Paid Holiday Time Off (Christmas Eve through the New Year) 
• Annual bonus plan participation
• Annual profit sharing participation
• $2,000 Learning and Development program reimbursement
• Technology package that includes a LINK-owned MacBook Pro, monitor, mouse and keyboard