People Ops

Kalshi•New York, NY

3d•$100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Kalshi has defined a new category: prediction markets. Kalshi allows people to trade on the outcome of any events and turn any question about the future into a financial asset. Kalshi fought for years and legalized prediction markets in the US for the first time in history, is currently the fastest growing financial market in America, and has thousands of markets across politics, economics, financials, weather, tech, AI, culture and more. We believe prediction markets have the potential to be the largest financial market because they turn anything into a financial position. Our vision: well… build the largest financial market on the planet. Our mission: bring more truth to the world through the power of markets. Our culture is simple: we hire really talented people, work really hard, and enjoy the climb. We are looking for ambitious and exceptional people to join our (relatively small) team to help us build the next generation of financial markets. We are seeking a detail-oriented and people-first HR Specialist to make sure our team's experience is sharp, high-standard, and enjoyable. You'll own onboarding, compliance, benefits, payroll, and the day-to-day HR administration that lets us scale efficiently and in an organized manner. In this role, you'll be streamlining and improving HR processes to build the backbone of People Ops at one of the fastest growing financial startups in the country. You'll be a critical part of a small, high-ownership team, which means your work will be visible, your impact will be real, and there's a lot of green field to make your own.

Requirements

2–4+ years in HR, People Ops, or a related field
Hands-on payroll experience — you've run it before and know how to do it right
Familiarity with employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices
Strong organizational and communication skills; detail-obsessed but also people-oriented
Adaptability, resourcefulness, and a builder's mindset — you like creating processes that actually work

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and coordinate hiring contracts and offers to ensure accuracy and compliance
Ensure all hiring, recordkeeping, and employee practices meet federal, state, and regulatory requirements
Maintain clean HR documentation and stay ahead of labor law updates
Support immigration, background checks, and other compliance workflows
Make sure new hires have everything they need on day one: contracts, systems, equipment, and a clear path to ramping up
Partner with managers to create structured onboarding plans that set people up for success
Administer benefits programs (healthcare, retirement, leave, perks) and be the go-to resource for employee questions
Work with leadership to review and improve offerings as we scale
Own and run payroll end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across all employee types
Manage HR tools and keep data accurate
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements across HR workflows
Support reporting and other core People Ops tasks
Update and maintain job boards, ensuring postings are current, compliant, and reflective of our brand