Human Resources Operations Lead

Title: Human Resources Operations Lead

Location: United States

Department: Corporate Functions – Human Resources

Job Description:

We’re a team of friends bound together by a mission to preserve our planet for future generations through innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure. In December 2025, Google announced an agreement to acquire Intersect, to enable more data center and generation capacity to come online faster while accelerating energy development and innovation. After close, we’ll continue doing exactly what we were built to do - develop, construct, and operate the most ambitious power and data infrastructure in the country.

Intersect’s operations will remain separate from Alphabet and Google under the Intersect brand. We’re on an aggressive growth trajectory and looking for people hungry to tackle the largest energy challenges on the planet. 

Location & Team Gatherings

Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016.  We’ve been very intentional about the way we do things. We are not work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office - we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We connect as a team at our Team Week experiences four times a year and at our recently established Hub locations - SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON.

We are currently looking for candidates located within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs to foster more in-person connections while maintaining our flexible remote culture.

About This Role

As part of Intersect’s People team, you’ll serve as the operational backbone of the HR function shaping how systems, data, and programs scale to support a high-growth, mission-driven company. You’ll partner closely with senior leadership to translate business needs into efficient, forward-looking HR solutions, while modernizing the HR tech stack and strengthening core infrastructure across payroll, benefits, and compliance.

What You’ll Do

Lead HR Operations Excellence

• Guide and mentor the HR Operations team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Head of HR, aligning operational priorities with company goals

• Drive continuous improvement across HR programs, processes, and service delivery

Scale HR Systems and Data Infrastructure

• Own and evolve the HR tech stack, ensuring systems support growth and enable data-driven decision-making

• Oversee HR data quality, reporting, and analytics to deliver actionable insights across the business

• Partner cross-functionally to improve workflows and ensure seamless integration across systems

Manage Payroll, Benefits, and Compliance

• Oversee payroll and benefits administration across the US and Canada with accuracy and consistency

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining strong risk management and control environments

• Support immigration processes and policies to enable workforce mobility

Drive Process Optimization and Vendor Performance

• Improve documentation, accessibility, and clarity of HR policies and processes for all employees

• Manage and optimize relationships with HR vendors to ensure high-quality service and measurable outcomes

• Enhance operational workflows across the People function to improve efficiency and employee experience

Support Compensation and Organizational Growth

• Partner with leadership to support and operationalize the company’s compensation approach

• Build scalable processes that enable sustainable growth and organizational effectiveness

What You’ll Bring

• 7–10 years of experience in HR or People Operations within a high-growth environment

• Experience leading payroll and benefits administration across multiple regions (US and Canada preferred)

• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (Dayforce experience a plus)

• Strong analytical and process-oriented mindset with the ability to solve complex operational challenges

• Experience working with HR data, reporting, and maintaining high standards of data quality

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, translating insights into actionable recommendations

• Experience leading and mentoring remote teams, with the ability to build trust and accountability

• Comfort working in a fully remote environment and collaborating across distributed teams

• Understanding of HR compliance, risk management, and operational best practices

• Exposure to vendor management and building integrated systems across tools and platforms

• A passion for building systems and processes that support a mission-driven organization

• Qualities that will help you succeed include a high level of ownership, curiosity about new technologies, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach

Total Rewards

Compensation: $190,000 to $226,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)

Equity: Beyond your salary, you’ll receive an Equity Grant, giving you a meaningful stake in our parent company. 

Health & wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision

Time to recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)

Family support: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven

Mental health: Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+

Perks & extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical

Intersect maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling Intersect's commitment to equal employment opportunity. Intersect does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by and consistent with applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline.

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