Benefits Manager

HackerOne
Summary
Join HackerOne as a Benefits Manager and take ownership of administering our benefits programs and managing employee leaves of absence, including disability, parental, and FMLA. Ensure our benefits remain compliant with federal, state, and international regulations, partner with brokers and vendors to resolve issues, and keep our HR systems accurate and up-to-date. This hands-on role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced tech environment, takes pride in operational excellence, and understands the importance of supporting employeesβ health, wellbeing, and work-life balance. The position is primarily remote, with occasional in-person requirements to support team collaboration and foster stronger connections. You will support the administration, communication, and implementation of HackerOne's global benefits programs, policies, and processes, focusing on US benefits. You will also lead the administration of employee leaves of absence.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience supporting or administering benefits programs in a fast-paced, multi-state/global organization, with a strong emphasis on the U.S
- Experience owning employee leaves of absence (e.g., disability, parental, FMLA)
- Benefits management, ensuring all benefit plans and programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA)
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to create clear benefits documentation and employee-facing communications
- Experience supporting vendor relationships, including proposal reviews, renewals, and day-to-day performance
- Experience collaborating with benefits brokers to evaluate, negotiate, and implement cost-effective employee benefits programs that align with organizational goals and compliance requirements
- Experience performing monthly benefits audits
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and build partnerships across teams
Responsibilities
- Support the administration, communication, and implementation of HackerOne's global benefits programs, policies, and processes - focus will be on US benefits
- Assist in the coordination of annual benefits open enrollment, vendor renewals, and wellness initiatives; help drive employee awareness and understanding
- Analyze benefit utilization, employee feedback, and market benchmarks to surface insights and propose potential improvements
- Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve complex benefits-related issues and escalations
- Help ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and international benefits regulations; contribute to annual audits and required reporting (e.g., 5500 filings, ACA, nondiscrimination testing)
- Support relationships with external benefits vendors, brokers, and administrators, including performance tracking and issue resolution
- Work with the HRIS team to confirm benefit plan accuracy and functionality in Workday
- Lead the administration of employee leaves of absence (e.g., disability, parental, FMLA) in partnership with third-party administrators
- Contribute to cross-functional projects related to wellbeing, global benefits alignment, survey participation, or process improvement efforts
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience in benefits management within the technology industry, with a deep understanding of its fast-paced, competitive talent landscape
- Professional benefits certification (e.g., CEBS, CBP, or equivalent) demonstrating expertise in benefits strategy, compliance, and administration
- Experience managing global benefits programs and navigating international benefits regulations, cultural considerations, and vendor relationships
- Proficiency with Workday HCM, including benefits configuration, reporting, and process optimization
Benefits
- Health (medical, vision, dental), life, and disability insurance
- Equity stock options
- Retirement plans
- Paid public holidays and unlimited PTO
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Leaves of absence (including caregiver leave and leave under CO's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Work Stipend