Benefits Manager

Join us! At GoFundMe & Classy, we strive to provide the best in class benefits as part of our total rewards philosophy so employees feel supported from a total well-being standpoint both in and out of the workplace. We are looking for a Benefits Manager to join our People Operations team, reporting to our Senior Manager, Total Rewards & Analytics, who will be responsible for managing our global benefits programs at both GoFundMe and Classy.  In this role, you will work closely with our employees, benefit partners, and internal teams to manage & innovate our top-notch benefit programs and provide guidance on all benefits-related matters including but not limited to healthcare, wellbeing programs, retirement plans, leave of absence & accommodations, and workers compensation. The role requires an in-depth knowledge of benefit programs, strong attention to detail, excellent project management & communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The Job…

• Work in partnership with our Senior Benefits Analyst to support our global benefit programs, employee questions, and continued education

• Manage our holistic global benefit programs and ensure they tie back to our employee value proposition and total rewards strategy

• Manage relationships with all global benefit brokers, vendors, & partners 

• Manage annual renewals (US & Ireland) - analyzing industry benchmarks & working with/ our brokers to propose recommendations

• Project manage consolidated billing & reconciliation with external and internal partners 

• Manage all benefit compliance including healthcare SOB/WRAP docs, 5500 filings, ACA, HIPAA training, 401(k) benefit audit, NDT testing, year-end ADP testing, etc.

• Manage retirement & pension plans including vendor & platform management, 401(k) advisory team/Investment Committee, and annual compliance and testing

• Manage leave of absence, accommodations, and workers compensation programs

• Partner with people & workplace teams on company-wide wellbeing initiatives and amplify employee engagement 

• Support annual survey and benchmarking efforts to ensure that benefit offerings align with market practice and optimize cost & employee value proposition

You…

• 7+ years of experience in global benefits program management

• Must have experience with US and international healthcare & benefits - experience in Ireland is a strong plus

• Knowledge of multi-state, federal, and international employment laws and regulations related to benefit and leave entitlements. For international, specifically Ireland, UK, with experience in international expansion

• Experience supporting an organization with moving from fully funded to self-funded is a strong plus

• Experience with annual benefit compliance testing and filings

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis and reporting

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

• Self-motivated, proactive working style with the ability to work independently and complete deliverables in a timely manner 

• Incredibly strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Proficient in Google Docs or Microsoft Office Suite

Why you’ll love it here...

• Market competitive pay

• Rich healthcare benefits include employer-paid premiums for medical/dental/vision (100% for employee-only plans and 85% for employee + dependent plans) and employer HSA contributions. 

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching

• A hybrid workplace with fully remote flexibility for many roles

• Monetary support for new hire setup, hybrid work & well-being, family planning, and commuting expenses

• A variety of  mental and wellness programs to support employees   

• Generous paid parental leave and family planning stipend

• Supportive time off policies including vacation, sick/mental health days, volunteer days, company holidays, and a floating holiday

• Learning & development and recognition programs

• Gives Back Program where employees can nominate a fundraiser every week for a donation from the company

• Inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging are vital to our priorities and we continue to evolve our strategy to ensure DEI is embedded in all processes and programs at GoFundMe. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team is always finding new ways for our company to uphold and represent the experiences of all of the people in our organization.

• Employee resource groups

• Your work has a real purpose and will help change lives on a global scale.

• You’ll be a part of a fun, supportive team that works hard and celebrates accomplishments together. 

• We live by our core values: impatient to be great, find a way, earn trust every day, fueled by purpose

• We are a certified Great Place to Work, are growing fast and have incredible opportunities ahead!

GoFundMe is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that actively pursues candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to providing diversity, equity, and inclusion training to all employees, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, age, medical condition, mental or physical disability, or military or veteran status.

The total annual salary for this full-time position is $120,000 - $165,000 + equity + benefits.  As this is a remote position, the salary range was determined by role, level, and possible location across the US. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range based on your location during the hiring process.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact us at accommodationrequests@gofundme.com.

Learn More about GoFundMe

We’re proud to partner with GoFundMe.org, an independent public charity, to extend the reach and impact of our generous community while helping drive critical social change. You can learn more about GoFundMe.org’s activities and impact in their FY ‘23 annual report.

Our annual “Year in Help” report reflects our community’s impact in advancing our mission of helping people help each other.