Company Overview

Jupiter Power is a leading independent developer, owner and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage projects across the United States. Founded in 2017, the company's projects store electricity and deliver it back to the grid when it is needed most, helping support a more reliable and resilient power system. Jupiter Power has 19,700 MWh of projects operating, in construction or committed, and another 110,000 MWh in development across the country. The company has corporate offices in Austin and Houston, Texas and Chicago, Illinois. For more information, visit www.jupiterpower.io.

Jupiter Power is looking for an Associate, Human Resources to join our Human Resources team. This hands-on role will focus primarily on running payroll and administering employee benefits and the 401(k) plan, while also supporting day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle. You will serve as a resource for employee questions, maintain accurate records, and work closely with HR, Finance, and external providers to deliver timely, reliable service. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and experience using HR technology, with the ability to learn new platforms and help implement and improve systems in a fast-paced, growing organization.

This is a hybrid role based out of our Houston, TX office and will be subject to our Company’s return-to-office policy which currently requires a minimum of three days a week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day payroll processing from preparation through submission, including reviewing employee changes, time records, earnings, deductions, and payroll reports to ensure accurate and timely pay.

• Partner with Finance and payroll providers to reconcile payroll, resolve discrepancies, maintain supporting records, and support payroll tax reporting and year-end processes.

• Administer employee benefits, including new hire enrollments, qualifying life event changes, terminations, and open enrollment; coordinate with brokers and carriers to resolve coverage issues and reconcile benefit invoices and payroll deductions.

• Administer day-to-day 401(k) processes, including eligibility tracking, enrollment support, contribution changes, and reconciliation of employee deferrals and employer contributions; coordinate timely contribution submissions and support plan audits, compliance testing, and annual reporting with the plan provider and advisors.

• Serve as a contact for employee payroll, benefits, and 401(k) questions, explaining processes and plan information and coordinating with providers or HR leadership on complex matters.

• Provide general HR support on policy questions, routine employee relations matters, performance management processes, and employee programs, escalating sensitive or complex issues to HR leadership.

• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment, payroll, and benefits requirements by following established procedures, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with HR leadership and external providers.

• Maintain accurate employee, payroll, and benefits records and support HR compliance activities, including personnel files, I-9 processes, policy acknowledgments, training records, and audit readiness.

• Support onboarding, offboarding, and leave administration, including background checks, employment eligibility verification, orientation, and timely updates to employee status, pay, and benefit coverage.

• Help implement and improve HR, payroll, and benefits systems by supporting data preparation and validation, workflow setup, testing, documentation, and employee training in partnership with internal teams and vendors.

• Learn new systems and features, troubleshoot routine issues, prepare HR reports, and identify opportunities to improve data accuracy, efficiency, and the employee experience.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience processing payroll and administering employee benefits and 401(k) plans, including managing deductions, reconciling records, and coordinating with external providers.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.

• 2–4 years of progressive human resources experience preferred, with a strong focus on hands-on payroll processing, benefits administration, and retirement plan support.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to explain payroll and benefits information clearly and respond to employee questions with professionalism.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize competing tasks, meet recurring payroll and benefits deadlines, and recognize when to seek guidance.

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Working knowledge of employment laws and payroll, benefits, and retirement plan compliance requirements relevant to day-to-day administration.

• Experience supporting payroll and HR operations for a multi-state workforce preferred.

• Ability to manage routine HR matters with sound judgment, protect sensitive employee information, and escalate complex issues appropriately.

• Experience using HRIS, payroll, benefits, and reporting systems; comfortable learning new technology and helping implement new systems through data validation, testing, process documentation, and user support. Prior experience with Rippling or Teamtailor is helpful but not required.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity programs. Jupiter Power offers a variety of other benefits including paid time off, 401k with limited matching, health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Jupiter Power does not discriminate based on a candidate's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or any other protected class.