Job Description

About Uplinq

Uplinq is the AI-powered bookkeeping and tax automation platform built for small business owners. We’re re-engineering how entrepreneurs manage their finances, replacing manual bookkeeping, rules, and spreadsheets with intelligent automation that delivers real-time clarity and control.

We’re a Series A startup backed by top investors, growing fast. Our team is lean, execution-focused, and allergic to fluff. We measure success in demos booked, pipelines created, and revenue influenced.

Individual applicants residing the Phoenix area around Scottsdale ONLY. This is a hybrid position and may require weekly office hours.

About the role

Uplinq is looking for an experienced and strategic HR Manager to lead and scale our people operations. In this role, you will own the full HR function — from building and executing people programs to fostering a high-performance culture as we grow. You will lead and develop our HR Generalist/Company Administrator and serve as a trusted partner to leadership across the organization.

Reports to: Director of Business Operations

What you'll do

• Lead and develop the HR Generalist/Company Administrator, providing coaching, guidance, and clear performance expectations across both their HR and administrative responsibilities.
• Serve as the primary HR business partner to department heads, providing strategic guidance on talent, employee relations, and organizational design.
• Own end-to-end HR operations including compensation and benefits strategy, leave administration, payroll oversight, and compliance.
• Design and implement scalable people programs — onboarding, performance management, compensation cycles, and career development frameworks.
• Build and maintain HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook to ensure legal compliance and reflect Uplinq's culture.
• Lead employee relations matters, conducting investigations and providing resolution guidance with consistency and fairness.
• Drive recruiting strategy and workforce planning in partnership with leadership as the company scales.
• Champion culture and employee engagement initiatives that align with company values.
• Own HR reporting, analytics, and metrics to inform data-driven people decisions.
• Administer and optimize Rippling and connected HR technology; identify opportunities to improve workflows, integrations, and automation across the platform.
• Ensure the organization remains compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of HR experience, including all HR roles and at least 1–2 years in a management or lead role.
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale people programs in a high-growth startup or tech environment.
• Hands-on experience with Rippling a plus; familiarity with other HRIS platforms such as BambooHR, Gusto, Workday, or ADP is strongly preferred, as the company's needs may evolve.
• Proven track record managing employee relations matters with sound judgment and discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
• Comfortable operating in a lean team environment where the HR function is shared across HR and administrative responsibilities.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay + health, dental, vision, 401(k), and life insurance
• Remote-first and flexible work culture
• Clear path for career growth in a fast-growing firm
• Modern tech stack and automation-first mindset
• Supportive, collaborative team with strong systems and documentation