People Operations
Role Roadmap
We are seeking a detail-oriented and people-first HR Specialist to make sure our team's experience is sharp, high-standard, and enjoyable.
Own onboarding, compliance, benefits, payroll, and the day-to-day HR administration that lets us scale efficiently and in an organized manner.
Streamline and improve HR processes to build the backbone of People Ops at one of the fastest growing financial startups in the country.
What You'll Do
Draft, review, and coordinate hiring contracts and offers to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Maintain clean HR documentation and stay ahead of labor law updates.
Support immigration, background checks, and other compliance workflows.
Compliance & Contracts
Ensure all hiring, recordkeeping, and employee practices meet federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
Onboarding Excellence
Make sure new hires have everything they need on day one: contracts, systems, equipment, and a clear path to ramping up.
Partner with managers to create structured onboarding plans that set people up for success.
Benefits & Employee Support
Administer benefits programs (healthcare, retirement, leave, perks) and be the go-to resource for employee questions.
Work with leadership to review and improve offerings as we scale.
Payroll & Systems
Own and run payroll end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across all employee types.
Manage HR tools and keep data accurate.
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements across HR workflows.
Support reporting and other core People Ops tasks.
Update and Maintain Job Boards
Ensure postings are current, compliant, and reflective of our brand.
What You Bring
2–4+ years in HR, People Ops, or a related field.
Hands-on payroll experience — you've run it before and know how to do it right.
Familiarity with employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices.
Strong organizational and communication skills; detail-obsessed but also people-oriented.
Adaptability, resourcefulness, and a builder's mindset — you like creating processes that actually work.
NYC Pay Transparency Disclosure
Salary Range: $100,000 to $130,000 annually plus equity and benefits. This salary range is based on the current available market data, and represents the expected salary range for this role.
Our Culture
Meritocracy is at our core, and we value people who take ownership and figure (usually hard) things out. We dream big. We love our craft deeply and are proud of what we put out in the world. We are committed to our vision of building something big… but also useful: a product that brings more truth through the power of markets.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Kalshi is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law.