People & Culture Generalist

Keel Infrastructure•New York, NY

2d•$80,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Accuracy and process orientation
Ability to be a friendly, knowledgeable face of P&C
Experience working closely with Finance, hiring managers, and external vendors
Proficiency in US payroll processing
Experience with benefits administration
Knowledge of federal, New York State, and NYC wage and hour laws
Experience with HRIS and timekeeping systems
Familiarity with leave of absence administration (FMLA, NY Paid Family Leave, short/long-term disability)
Understanding of Worker’s Compensation procedures
Experience with onboarding and offboarding processes
Knowledge of compliance efforts (I-9s, workplace postings, EEO reporting, etc.)

Responsibilities

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
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