Analyst or Associate, Human Capital

About DESRI DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 13 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 85 renewable energy projects in 24 states. At DESRI, our culture is grounded in rigorous analytics and thoughtful risk-taking, with a strong emphasis on creativity, intellectual curiosity, and continuous improvement. We operate with lean teams that prioritize efficiency and minimize unnecessary bureaucracy, enabling individuals to take ownership and move quickly. We value open, constructive dialogue and believe it leads to better outcomes. Above all, we are driven to go the extra mile and support one another, fostering a collaborative environment built on accountability, integrity, and care.

About the role

DESRI is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Human Capital team as an Analyst or Associate, title commensurate with experience. This is a dynamic, hands-on role that sits at the center of our Human Capital operations, supporting a wide range of activities across payroll, total rewards, benefits, HRIS systems, and core Human Capital processes. This role is well-suited for an early-career professional looking to build a strong foundation in Human Capital within a fast-paced, high-performing environment. This role offers meaningful exposure to leadership and key stakeholders, along with opportunities to take ownership of workstreams, exercise sound judgment, and contribute to critical team initiatives over time.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a key point of contact for payroll processing and administration, partnering closely with Corporate Finance on payroll funding, reconciliations, accruals, and reporting; ensuring accuracy and compliance across pay cycles, off-cycle payments, and year-end processes (e.g., W-2s, tax filings); and investigating and resolving discrepancies in partnership with Finance and external payroll vendors
• Supporting compensation cycles, benchmarking, and market data analysis; assisting with annual merit, bonus, and equity processes; and preparing analyses and reporting to inform total rewards decision-making
• Administering day-to-day benefits operations, including enrollment, eligibility, vendor management, and billing reconciliation; serving as an escalation point for complex employee benefits questions; and supporting open enrollment and renewal processes end-to-end
• Owning data integrity, configuration, and reporting within the HRIS, including building and maintaining reports/dashboards for HC and business stakeholders, testing system updates, and identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities
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