LinkHR · 1 day ago
Senior Human Resources Manager
Charleston, SC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
6+ years expSovereign Co. is a private venture group that supports and builds great companies. The Senior Human Resources Manager will be a key player in shaping people practices, serving as the primary HR leader and trusted advisor to leadership, while managing day-to-day HR operations and developing scalable solutions across the organization.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Ashley Bruton
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted HR advisor to company leaders
Serve as an escalation point for complex people matters, partnering with leaders to guide decisions and outcomes
Design and deliver training, resources, and guidance to strengthen manager capability
Build and maintain shared HR tools, templates, and frameworks for use across the Sovereign ecosystem
Support operational HR needs across the organization (e.g., new state registrations, unemployment responses, compliance filings, etc.)
Identify gaps in people practices, compliance, or process across the organization and work toward scalable, pragmatic, business-aligned solutions
Provide day-to-day HR support to employees, including questions related to benefits, payroll, policies, and general HR matters
Assess employee issues and recommend next steps, including escalation to leadership, legal counsel, or external partners when warranted
Lead employee lifecycle practices (onboarding, offboarding, role changes, documentation), setting standards, driving consistency and efficiency
Help develop handbooks, policies, procedures, programs, etc
Partner with finance and external vendors to support accurate and scalable people operations
Champion a strong, people-centered employee experience
Optimize the use of HR systems and tools (e.g., ADP modules) to improve visibility, adoption, efficiency, and effectiveness
Identify and implement process improvements across HR workflows
Leverage technology, automation, and modern tools (including AI) to improve how work gets done
Use HR data and metrics to identify trends, inform decisions, and guide continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
6-10 years of hands-on HR experience supporting leaders and employees, with demonstrated ownership of core HR functions
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
Tech-forward mindset with comfort using HR systems and exploring automation and AI tools to improve how people practices, processes, and experiences are designed
Experience supporting HR functions across multiple states and time zones; experience supporting multiple entities preferred; private equity, venture or portfolio management experience is a plus
Eagerness to bring creativity and innovation to HR programs, processes, and problem solving
Experience working within or alongside a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) environment a plus
Proficiency within HRIS platforms and data analysis to support decision-making and process improvements
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization, including founders and external partners
Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
Adaptability and flexibility to navigate the unique challenges of working across multiple portfolio companies, each with its own culture and business needs
Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing demands and changing priorities
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision
401k with a company match
Unlimited PTO
Company Paid Holidays
Company Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Spending Accounts (FSA, DCFSA)
Company Paid Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life/STD/LTD/AD&D/Legal Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Professional Development Opportunities
And more!
Company
LinkHR
You don’t need a big HR department – you just need the right help. You’ve got a business to run — HR shouldn’t be another hat you have to wear.
0-1 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase