People & Culture Generalist

Keel Infrastructure; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Equity opportunities

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Referral program

Job summary

Keel Infrastructure seeks a People & Culture Generalist to own US payroll processing and benefits administration, while supporting broader P&C operations. You’ll partner with Finance, hiring managers, and external vendors to ensure accurate pay, robust benefits, and an excellent employee experience.

The role emphasizes accuracy, process, and customer-facing help, with hybrid NYC work and growth opportunities in a cutting-edge energy and data center company.

Qualifications

• Experience with US payroll and NY wage laws.
• Experience maintaining HRIS employee records and payroll data.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly US payroll accurately for all employees.
• Manage benefits administration and open enrollment support.
• Maintain HRIS records and onboarding/offboarding documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and NYC wage laws.
• Coordinate with Finance on payroll reporting and reconciliations.
• Liaise with the company’s PEO and support leave administrations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

HRIS experience

Compliance knowledge

Job description

Keel Infrastructure isa publicly tradedenergy anddigital infrastructure companythat develops and owns data centers and power assetsacross North America.

At Keel,you’renot just joining a company,you’rehelping build the infrastructure behind the future ofcompute.

Why Keel

We’reat the intersection of energy and technology,two industries transforming in real time.

The work is complex. The pace is fast. The impact is real.

You’llbe part of a team that values:

• Ownership — we take responsibility and follow through
• Collaboration — we work across teams, functions, and borders
• Curiosity — we ask questions and keep learning
• Endurance — we build for the long term

What It Feels Like to Work Here

• Fast-moving, high-growth, and hands-on
• Smart, driven people solving real challenges together
• Work that directly supports AI and next-generation infrastructure
• Room to grow, stretch, and take on more

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, bonus and equity opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings with company contribution
• Employee referral program

We are currently looking for a People & Culture Generalist to join our team

Job Description

Role Summary

The People & Culture (P&C) Generalist will serve as the primary owner of US payroll processing and benefits administration, while also supporting broader day-to-day P&C operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on accuracy and process, but also enjoys being the friendly, knowledgeable face of P&C that employees turn to with questions. You'll work closely with Finance, hiring managers, and external vendors to ensure our people are paid accurately, supported with strong benefits, and given a great employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time for all US employees, including exempt, non-exempt, and multi-state employees as applicable
• Maintain payroll records, ensure compliance with federal, New York State, and NYC wage and hour laws
• Reconcile payroll data with HRIS and timekeeping systems; resolve discrepancies
• Process new hires, terminations, salary changes, garnishments, and other payroll adjustments for all US employees
• Partner with Finance/Accounting on any payroll related reporting on an as needed basis
• Stay current on payroll compliance regulations
• Assist employees during open enrollment periods, new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, and terminations
• Serve as primary liaison with the Company’s PEO
• Support leave of absence administration (FMLA, NY Paid Family Leave, short/long-term disability)
• Provide Worker’s Compensation support, as needed, for any NYC based employees

General P&C Administration

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions related to pay, benefits and policies
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire paperwork and exit logistics
• Support compliance efforts (I-9s, workplace postings, EEO reporting, etc.)
• Provide general administrative support to the HR function as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Other Info

• Monday-Friday hybrid work schedule (3 days per week in person at our NYC office)
• Compensation includes base salary within the posted range, a year-end bonus target, and participation in our yearly equity grant

NYC

$80,000 - $120,000 USD

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As set forth in Keel Infrastructure’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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