Director of Benefits

Robinhood Markets, Inc.; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dependent coverage

Lifestyle wallet

Life & disability insurance

Fertility benefits

Mental health benefits

Paid time off

Catered meals

Equity ownership

Job summary

Robinhood Markets, Inc. is seeking a Director of Benefits to own the strategy, design, and delivery of benefit programs for a global workforce. You will define the benefits philosophy, lead a team, manage vendor relationships, and partner with Legal and Finance on regulatory obligations.

The role reports to senior leadership and requires crafting programs that attract and retain top talent. The position involves leading programs across health, welfare, retirement, and leave, with a focus on

Qualifications

• 10+ years of benefits experience with a track record designing global programs.
• Deep expertise across health, welfare, retirement, and leave, US and international.
• First-principles approach to designing programs, processes, and policies.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to model program costs, utilization, and ROI.
• Fluency with AI tools and curiosity to experiment with new tech.
• M&A experience including benefits due diligence and integration.
• Solid understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements across jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements while maintaining employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve Robinhood's global benefits philosophy and strategy from first principles.
• Design, implement, and manage health, welfare, retirement, leave, and optional benefits for a global workforce.
• Evaluate and streamline benefits processes with focus on employee experience.
• Lead annual program reviews and vendor negotiations.
• Monitor regulatory landscape to keep programs compliant across regions.
• Partner with Legal and Finance on compliance obligations in all regions.
• Lead benefits due diligence and integration for M&A activity.
• Build and lead a high-performing benefits team.

Skills

Benefits design

Global programs

Regulatory knowledge

M&A due diligence

Cost modeling

AI tools

Vendor management

Communication skills

Job description

Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

About the team + role

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

The People team's mission is to build the systems, programs, and culture that enable Robinhood's employees to do the best work of their careers. We attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent - and design the programs that support people from their first day through every stage of their journey. We partner closely across the business to ensure our people strategy moves as fast as the company does. We're building something special, and we take that responsibility seriously.

As Director of Benefits, you'll own the strategy, design, and delivery of benefit programs that serve Robinhood's global workforce. You'll define our benefits philosophy from first principles - not defaulting to market convention, but building programs that genuinely help us attract and retain the best talent in the world, reinforce our high-performance culture, and deliver an outstanding employee experience. You'll lead a team, own key vendor relationships, partner with Legal and Finance, and bring your expertise to bear on everything from annual renewals to M&A due diligence. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role where you'll shape how thousands of employees experience Robinhood every day!

This role is based in our Chicago, IL, Menlo Park, CA, and New York, NY offices, with in-person attendance expected 5 days per week.

At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.

What you’ll do

• Define and evolve Robinhood's global benefits philosophy and strategy, starting from first principles
• Design, implement, and manage programs across health, welfare, retirement, leave, and voluntary benefits for a global workforce
• Evaluate, streamline, and automate benefits processes with a constant focus on employee experience
• Lead annual program reviews and renewals, including vendor negotiations
• Monitor market practices and the regulatory landscape to keep our programs competitive and compliant across all jurisdictions
• Partner with Legal and Finance on compliance and regulatory obligations across regions
• Lead benefits due diligence and integration for M&A activity
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing benefits team

What you bring

• 10+ years of experience in benefits, with a track record of designing and implementing global programs
• Deep expertise across health, welfare, retirement, and leave – both US and international
• A first-principles approach to designing programs, processes, and policies
• Strong analytical skills and comfort modeling program costs, utilization, and ROI
• Strong fluency with AI tools, with curiosity to experiment, learn, and incorporate new tools and techniques
• M&A experience including benefits due diligence and integration
• Solid understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements across global jurisdictions
• A track record of driving process improvement and automation without sacrificing the employee experience
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and ability to present complex topics clearly to employees and leadership

Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them:

• Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.
• Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.
• Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.

What we offer

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
• Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
• Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
• Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Base Pay Range:

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)

$225,000 - $265,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$198,000 - $233,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)

$176,000 - $207,000 USD

AI Usage Disclosure: Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.

Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work - welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

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