Manager, Payroll Connections

Humaninterest; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health plans (medical/dental/vision)

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Monthly work-from-home stipend

Quarterly lifestyle stipend

Team offsites

Job summary

Human Interest is recruiting a Payroll Connections Manager to lead a high-energy team responsible for driving payroll connections and delivering an exceptional customer experience. You will guide the team to meet OKRs, optimize workflows, and resolve complex integration blockers with cross-functional partners.

You will mentor staff, scale operations, and champion accurate, timely payroll integrations across 400+ providers while maintaining a strong focus on quality and speed in a fast-paced SaaS

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a SaaS environment or retirement industry with payroll/401(k) processing experience.
• 1-2+ years in a team lead or people management role.
• Proven track record managing high-volume accounts and complex projects or implementations.
• Strong ability to define goals, success metrics, and KPIs to drive productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Payroll Connection Specialists to achieve career growth and business objectives.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for Payroll Integrations to resolve blockers for team members.
• Define team goals, OKRs, and performance metrics to drive productivity and quality.
• Refine existing workflows to improve efficiency, scale capacity, and support growth.
• Investigate integration issues, identify root causes, and partner cross-functionally for long-term solutions.
• Guide clients through establishing technical connections across 400+ payroll providers.
• Educate internal and external partners as the subject matter expert for Payroll Integrations.
• Partner with stakeholders to streamline 401(k) contribution processing.
• Foster accountability, ownership, and a collaborative team culture.

Skills

SaaS experience

Payroll processing

Leadership / people management

Project management

KPIs / OKRs

Operational optimization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations

Job description

Human Interest is on a mission to ensure that people in all lines of work have access to retirement benefits.

More than half of all working Americans are not saving enough for their future. Too often, it’s because they are employed by a company that doesn’t offer a retirement plan. Human Interest is changing that by making it affordable and accessible for small and medium-sized businesses to offer employees a path to financial independence through retirement savings.

We’re a high-growth fintech company changing the retirement industry. We are backed by a number of investors. This includes funding from Marshall Wace and Baillie Gifford, as well as top investors such as BlackRock, TPG (The Rise Fund), SoftBank, Glynn Capital, NewView Capital, USVP, Wing, Uncork, and more.

About the role

As a Payroll Connections Manager, you will lead a dynamic team of Payroll Connection Specialists responsible for driving efficiency, velocity, and enabling payroll connections for our clients. You will be accountable for hitting key performance metrics, identifying and solving operational blockers, and leading your team to consistently enable a high volume of payroll connection while delivering an exceptional customer experience. If you are energized by metrics, people development, and fast-changing environments, this is the opportunity for you. We move at 24,791 mph - you should be ready to lead at speed.

What you get to do every day

• Lead and mentor a team of Payroll Connection Specialists to help them achieve both individual career growth and business objectives.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for the Payroll Integrations team, stepping in to resolve complex blockers for individual team members.
• Define team goals, key results (OKRs), and performance metrics to continuously drive productivity and quality.
• Refine existing operational workflows to improve efficiency, scale capacity, and support organizational growth.
• Investigate integration issues, identify root causes, and partner cross-functionally to implement long-term solutions.
• Guide clients through establishing technical connections across 400+ payroll providers.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and primary liaison for Payroll Integrations, educating internal and external business partners.
• Partner with stakeholders across Human Interest to streamline and optimize 401(k) contribution processing.
• Champion a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement while fostering a fun, energetic, and collaborative team environment.

What you bring to the role

• 3+ years in a SaaS environment or the retirement industry (experience in payroll or 401(k) contribution processing preferred).
• 1-2+ years of experience in a team lead, supervisory, or direct people management role.
• Proven track record managing high-volume accounts and overseeing complex projects or implementations.
• Previous experience leading a team is a plus.
• Experienced in defining goals, success metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and drive team productivity.
• Demonstrated ability to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and execute against aggressive targets.
• Skilled at prioritizing competing demands, determining urgency, and executing detailed action plans in a fast-paced, high-growth software environment.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills with a track record of effective collaboration across departments and organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a knack for guiding teams, resolving conflicts, and making sound decisions under pressure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or a related discipline preferred.

Why you will love working at Human Interest

Human Interest is tackling one of our country's biggest challenges - closing the retirement gap. You'll be instrumental in architecting and scaling solutions that bring financial security to employees at small and medium-sized businesses nationwide. We’ve made significant progress, but there is still growth ahead, offering you a unique opportunity to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and advance your career alongside a dedicated, mission-driven team. We value hard work and recognize that our team's contributions are key to our continued success.

Join Human Interest and make a lasting impact by shaping the future of retirement.

Our operating principles define how we work together as a team. They reflect Human Interest’s unique view on what’s important and what’s right. Documenting this core aspect of our culture helps employees make good decisions on their own. It also helps candidates considering career opportunities critically evaluate whether they will thrive at Human Interest.

• Customer obsession: We're all about creating amazing experiences for our customers. We put their needs first and go the extra mile to make them smile.
• Long-Term Orientation: We're not just playing for today; we're building a legacy. We think big, plan strategically, and invest in our future.
• Autonomous and Accountable Teams: We trust our team members to take ownership and make smart decisions. We empower you to be your best self!
• An Escalating Bar for Talent and Performance: We're constantly raising the bar and challenging ourselves to be better. We believe in growth and continuous improvement.
• Fundamental Optimism: We see the glass as half full (and then we fill it up with more amazing ideas!). We believe in the power of positivity and the potential for greatness.

Compensation - At Human Interest, there are a number of factors that are used to determine the appropriate pay range for each position. We take into account the cost of labor for each position in various markets across the U.S. The base salary for this position spans $85,000 - $90,000and represents the minimum in our lowest geographic region to a maximumin our highest geographic region. The salary we offer to a new employee within this range is based on their location within the U.S., their relevant job-related skills, and experience. At Human Interest, base salary is one component of the overall total rewards package. Depending on the position, additional compensation components such as bonuses, commissions, and equity may be offered. All of our employees are offered a robust suite of physical, financial, and mental wellness benefits. In compliance with applicable laws, we do not inquire about salary history, or about criminal history prior to a conditional offer of employment.

Benefits -

• A great 401(k) plan: Our own! Our 401(k) includes a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4% of compensation (immediately vested) and $0 plan fees
• Top-of-the-line health plans, as well as dental and vision insurance
• Competitive time off and parental leave
• Addition Wealth: Unlimited access to digital tools, financial professionals, and a knowledge center to help you understand your equity and support your financial wellness
• Lyra: Enhanced Mental Health Support for Employees and dependents
• Carrot: Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
• Candidly: Student loan resource to help you and your family plan, borrow, and repay student debt
• Monthly work-from-home stipend; quarterly lifestyle stipend
• Engaging team-building experiences, ranging from virtual social events to team offsites, promoting collaboration and camaraderie.

We’re a great place to work

(but don’t take our word for it)

Here’s a list of our awards and accolades:

• Certified as a Great Place To Work® (2023-2025)
• Fortune Best Place to Work in the Bay Area (2024)
• Best Places to Work by Built In (2023-2024)
• America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes (2020-2022, 2024)
• A Top Company by Y Combinator (2020-2023)
• Inc. Fastest Growing Companies (2021)

Human Interest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran or military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws. Employment with Human Interest is at-will, meaning either you or the company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, except as otherwise provided by law or written agreement.

We are committed to making every stage of our application process fully accessible to all individuals. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the process, please let us know at [e-mail].

Protect yourself against fraud and identity theft

Apply to our open positions directly via our careers page on Greenhouse. Human Interest will never ask applicants for their financial or banking information as part of our application process. All legitimate communication will come from a @humaninterest.com email address. If you have questions, please reach out to us directly at [e-mail]

Please note Human Interest does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider resumes from vendors, including and without limitation search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.

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