Senior Benefits Specialist

Ripple; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ripple is seeking a Senior Benefits Specialist to enhance the employee benefits experience while ensuring compliance and managing various programs like US Open Enrollment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in benefits administration in a high-growth environment and will play a crucial role in supporting employee well-being.

Benefits

Professional development budget

Generous vacation policy

In-office collaboration flexibility

R&R days

Wellness reimbursement

Catered lunches

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a high growth environment.
• Experience in global benefits administration and compliance.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the benefits ticketing system and support employees through onboarding/offboarding.
• Manage US Open Enrollment and benefit program implementations.
• Handle leave of absence administration and retirement programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Compliance knowledge

Benefits administration

Tools

Workday

Google Suite

Confluence

Job description

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

THE WORK:

Ripple is growing and so is our People Team! We’re looking for a Senior Benefits Specialist.

You will directly impact how benefits are delivered at Ripple and ensure an exceptional employee experience. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Benefits, who envisions this role as a strong subject matter authority and go-to person for all things benefits. This role requires prior experience with high-growth companies scaling their global benefit programs. The ideal fit has a flexible mentality and is comfortable with ambiguity and change.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Own the employee experience by being lead on the benefits ticketing system and serving as the main point of contact for employees through onboarding, offboarding, and more
• Own various benefit programs including our annual US Open Enrollment, global renewal operations, and new benefit implementations
• Handle end-to-end administration of leave of absences, accommodations, time off, and global benefits programs
• Manage all retirement and financial wellbeing programs
• Maintain all ongoing benefits compliance responsibilities, filings, audits, postings, and reporting (ERISA, ACA, SPD, SBC, HCSO, COBRA, HIPAA, SAR)
• Serve as a trusted partner, expert and collaborator with key partners (Legal, HRBPs, People Operations, People Technology, Finance) to ensure smooth and consistent processes

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 5+ years of experience in an evolving and high growth environment (US experience strongly preferred)
• Depth and breadth of experience in global benefit including administration, compliance, communication, and financials
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners
• High proficiency in benefits-related systems. Experience in Workday, Google Suite, Confluence a plus!

For positions that will be based in NY, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.
NY Annual Base Salary Range $112,000 — $140,000 USD

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

• The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
• Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
• In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
• Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
• We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
• Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
• Employee giving match
• Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself

• R&R days so you can rest and recharge
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
• Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance. Please find our UK/EU Applicant Privacy Notice and our California Applicant Privacy Notice for reference.