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About the Role

Sunkeeper Solar’s Human Resource & Operations Specialist will play a key role in delivering the efficiency and security of Sunkeeper Solar’s techstack. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years’ experience in human resources, payroll and operations, be interested to learn about renewable energy in New York City, and be excited to work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Manage the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, offboarding, role changes, and personnel file maintenance.
Coordinate recruiting logistics, including job postings, interview scheduling, offer letters, and background checks.
Administer benefits enrollment, open enrollment, and life-event changes; serve as liaison with brokers and carriers.
Draft new company policies, keep the employee handbook current, and roll out policy updates to employees; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (I-9, E-Verify, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, required postings).
Track PTO, leaves of absence, and performance review cycles.
Serve as first point of contact for employee questions and help resolve routine employee relations matters, escalating as needed.
Prepare HR reports and maintain accurate employee data in HR systems.
Fill out company regulatory paperwork as needed
Process weekly payroll in Paychex Flex accurately and on time.
Enter new hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, garnishments, and bonuses.
Reconcile timekeeping data, and benefit deductions each cycle.
Coordinate with Paychex on quarterly and year-end tax filings, W-2s, and any tax notices.
Support 401(k) contributions, workers' compensation audits, and payroll-related reporting for finance.
Respond to employee payroll questions and correct discrepancies promptly.
Actively manage/administrate Google Workspace (GMail, Drive/Shared Drives, etc.)
Create, modify, suspend, and remove user accounts as part of onboarding and offboarding.
Manage groups, shared drives, calendars, and permissions.
Enforce security settings: 2-step verification, password policies, and data-sharing controls.
Manage license allocation and billing.
Handle email routing, aliases, and delegated access requests.
Train employees on Workspace tools and best practices.
Serve as the first point of contact for employee IT issues: hardware, software, printers, Wi-Fi, and account access.
Set up, configure, and track laptops, phones, and tablets; maintain an equipment inventory.
Reset passwords, manage MFA, and troubleshoot common software issues.
Escalate complex problems to managed service providers or outside vendors and follow through to resolution.
Manage software licenses and SaaS subscriptions.
Document IT procedures and promote basic security awareness (phishing, device security).
Monitoring the existing network and firewall
Proactively review existing systems and processes to ensure optimal performance and security — make recommendations where necessary
Department of Labor reporting and communications
Licensure renewal
Ensuring annual and other state filings are completed
Oversee daily office operations, supplies, and equipment.
Manage relationships with vendors and service providers (building management).
Coordinate office events, meetings, visitors, and deliveries.
Maintain office safety, access control (keys, badges), and emergency procedures.
Track office-related expenses and support budgeting.
Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packages; scan and route invoices, checks, and legal or tax notices to the right people; manage outgoing shipments and courier pickups.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Associate’s degree
Experience administrating Google Workspace
2+ years of experience in HR, payroll, or operations administration, ideally in a small or mid-sized company where you wore multiple hats.
Hands-on experience processing weekly payroll in Paychex Flex or similar software
Experience drafting company policies and procedures, with strong, clear written communication skills.
Applicants should be able to work outside during hot and cold weather, climb ladders, and be comfortable on new building construction sites without an elevator.
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Skills

Google Workspace
Paychex or other payroll platforms
Quickbooks Online
MS Suite
Asana
Procore
Any certifications in network or endpoint security/management
Any certifications in IT Operations
Any certifications in various software/platform environments (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, etc.)
Persuasive and concise written & verbal communicator
Willingness to learn new ideas
Detail oriented and organized
Positive attitude and desire to work in person within a team
Payroll certification: Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).

Location

Downtown Brooklyn office
In-person

Work Type

Full-Time
In-person

Experience Level

2+ years’ experience in human resources, payroll and operations

Education Level

Bachelor's or Associate’s degree

Salary/Compensations

$70,000 to $85,000 annually

Benefits

Copaid health, dental, and vision insurance
11 paid holidays
Company-paid lunch when working on-site
12 days of paid vacation
401K + Matching
Discretionary bonuses may be paid based on applicant's job performance on an annual basis.

About the Company

Sunkeeper Solar designs and installs solar photovoltaics and battery energy storage in standalone and hybrid configurations to offset fossil fuel consumption, provide off- grid resiliency, and equip buildings to partake in the clean energy transition.
Comprised of an experienced team of installers, electrical workers, engineers, and technicians, with a deep understanding of the New York City clean-energy and construction landscapes, Sunkeeper Solar is an ideal partner for real estate owners and project developers of distributed generation projects in the NYC Metro area.