Senior Benefits & Compensation Specialist

Hungryroot; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and wellness company is seeking a Senior Benefits & Compensation Specialist to oversee employee compensation and benefits programs. This strategic role requires 8+ years of experience and expertise in U.S. benefits programs. The position is remote-first, offering flexibility and an inclusive workplace culture. Join us to foster a positive employee experience and drive business success.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation policy

Universal paid parental leave

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance

401k with Company Match

Work from home stipend

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in benefits, compensation, or people operations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits programs and compensation practices.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage health, retirement, leave, and wellness programs.
• Manage vendor relationships for medical and other benefits.
• Lead open enrollment processes and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Skills

Benefits management

Compensation practices

HRIS systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Benefits & Compensation Specialist

Remote

About Us

Hungryroot is using AI to build the most consumer-centric food and wellness company to ever exist. We act as your personal assistant for healthy living—getting to know your goals, lifestyle, and budget, and recommending and delivering healthy groceries, easy recipes, and essential supplements for you and your family.

It’s the easiest way to eat healthy, achieve your goals, save time, and discover new foods. We believe food is the foundation of health, convenience should not mean compromise, and that everyone is unique in how they eat and live. That’s why we’re building a future in which healthy living is both easy and enjoyable.

Hungryroot is a distributed team of top talent across 28+ U.S. states. While we have a headquarters in New York City, our remote-first culture emphasizes collaboration, team-building, and flexibility. Expect regular virtual team events, strong ownership and accountability, and an annual company retreat.

About the Role

As a Senior Benefits and Compensation Specialist, you will be the driving force behind our employee compensation and benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our company’s strategic goals. You will manage and optimize our benefits offerings—including health, retirement, wellness, and leave programs—while providing exceptional support and guidance to employees and leadership. Your expertise will help streamline processes, negotiate with vendors, and ensure compliance with legal requirements. With a focus on data-driven insights and clear communication, you will play a key role in fostering a positive employee experience, supporting organizational growth, and maintaining our reputation as an employer of choice. This is a hands-on, strategic role perfect for a detail-oriented professional passionate about creating programs that enhance employee well-being and drive business success.

Responsibilities

Benefits Management

• Oversee and manage health, retirement, leave, wellness programs, and COBRA administration.
• Manage vendor relationships for benefits broker, medical, dental, and other vendors; resolve escalations and claims issues.
• Lead open enrollment processes, including system configuration, communication, and employee education.
• Manage Leaves of Absence, FMLA, Short Term Disability, and related employee counseling and documentation.
• Conduct annual 401(k) audit, coordinate with external vendors, and resolve issues.
• Administer COBRA open enrollment, subsidies, and notifications.
• Review and approve billing, invoicing, and automation projects with vendors.

Compensation & Equity

• Support compensation strategy, role pricing, and job data submission for surveys (Radford).
• Manage bonus processes, including calculations, updates, and payouts.
• Support executive, board, and consultant grants.
• Provide compensation data and modeling support to HRBPs and leadership.

HRIS & Data Management

• Lead HRIS design and functionality enhancements for onboarding, compensation & bonuses, and site-specific processes.
• Manage employee data updates, support cases, and report generation for stakeholders.
• Oversee vendor relationships related to HRIS automation, data feeds, and system integrations.
• Work with technical teams to implement system changes and automate workflows.

Operations and Compliance

• Onboard corporate employees, execute I-9 processes, and update organizational charts.
• Support audits (external such as KPMG and internal compliance checks).
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Manage process documentation, reporting, and compliance obligations, including ACA 1095-C forms.
• Support process audits and participate in walk-throughs with external auditors.

Communication

• Serve as a primary contact for employee questions related to benefits and compensation.
• Develop clear communication materials for open enrollment, onboarding, and ongoing benefit education.
• Build support for people operations initiatives and facilitate smooth communication channels.
• Handle special projects and stretch assignments as needed, including process improvements and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in benefits, compensation, or people operations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits programs, compensation practices, and leave management.
• Experience with people systems (HRIS, benefits platforms, payroll integrations).
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to turn data into insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a knack for simplifying complex information.
• A collaborative, employee-focused mindset with a passion for creating positive people experiences.
• Remote-first: work from home, work from our NYC office, work from anywhere in the U.S. - you decide!
• Equity
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Universal paid parental leave
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• A work from home stipend to support your initial home-office setup

Expected Pay Range: $90,000-$110,000

#LI-REMOTE

The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Our mission to help make healthy eating easy, accessible, and joyful is better served by a diverse workplace. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. We have zero-tolerance for harassment or discrimination. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected class.