HR Generalist

At Linear, we are on a mission to bring magic back to software. To empower product teams to do their best work, we are building an issue tracking and project management system that combines UI elegance with world-class performance. Founded in 2019, Linear has become the tool of choice for 15,000+ companies to plan and build their products.

Linear was set up as a fully remote company from the start. Today, our small but mighty team is distributed across North America and Europe. What unites us is relentless focus, fast execution, and our passion for software craftsmanship. We are all makers at heart and care deeply about the quality of our work.

As Linear expands over 100 team members, we want our People practices to scale just as thoughtfully as our product. As an HR Generalist, you’ll own HR policies, ensuring compliance across geographies, and shape programs that keep our team engaged and supported. This is a chance to create lightweight, high-impact processes that make Linear an exceptional place to work as we continue to grow.

Please note: We are an equal opportunity employer and remote-only company. At this time, we can only support hiring within the US for this role.

What you’ll do

Own HR policies and programs

• Own and maintain HR policies (time off, leave, employment, compensation, global HR compliance)

• Help design and roll out performance and compensation management programs; ensure smooth execution according to a defined cycle

• Conduct ongoing market benchmarking for compensation to ensure our pay practices remain competitive and aligned with the top of the market.

Engagement and retention programs

• Design and manage employee engagement programs, like professional development initiatives, surveys, and feedback loops with recruiting.

• Create lightweight manager support resources and guidance

Optimize how we do things

• Help ensure HR is lean, efficient, and scales with business needs.

• Monitor evolving needs and adjust tools/processes accordingly

• Evaluate vendor needs and manage vendor relationships

What we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced, self-sufficient HR generalist who thrives in a startup environment.

• 4+ years of HR experience across multiple functions (benefits, employee relations, compliance, compensation, recruiting)

• Proven success in high-growth, fast-paced environments; startup experience strongly preferred

• Solid understanding of federal and state employment laws; global exposure preferred.

• Skilled at writing clear, people-facing communications

• Able to design lightweight, scalable processes and adapt quickly change.

• Highly organized. Can manage multiple priorities and problem solve proactively.

• Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive and confidential information

• Familiar with HR tech. Experience with HRIS implementation or transition a plus.

What we offer

• Interesting and challenging work

• Work-life balance

• Competitive salary and equity

• Employee-friendly equity terms (early exercise, extended exercise)

• Paid lunch and coffee during workdays

• Work remotely, no commuting to the office

• Paid co-working space/desk at an office

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (US)

• Regular team events and offsites

• 5 weeks of paid vacation

• 4 months of paid parental leave

Learn how we think and work

• A story about our mission: Read Me

• Our CEO and co-founder, Karri at 20VC: How to Grow Capital Efficiently in a World of BS Growth

• Make an Org Chart You Want to Ship — Advice from Linear on How Heirloom Tomatoes Should Inspire Team Design

• Building our teams: Why and how we do work trials at Linear

• A video series: Conversations on Quality

• Read about our recent Series C Fundraise and Giving our team liquidity