HR Operations Lead

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