Senior Benefits Analyst

Ripple is growing and so is our People Team!  We’re looking for a Sr
Benefits Analyst to join our team
 

You will directly impact how benefits are delivered at Ripple and ensure an exceptional employee experience
  The position reports to the Director, Benefits & People Operations, who envisions this role as a strong partner and the go-to person for all things benefits
  This role requires prior experience with high-growth tech companies scaling their benefits programs
The ideal fit has a flexible mindset and is comfortable with ambiguity and change

This role is based remotely in the US
 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Provide front line support for employee inquiries
  Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits coverages, eligibility, elections, status changes, and other general inquiries
    
• Conduct new hire benefits presentation
  
• Coordinate day-to-day benefits processing, including new hire enrollments, life events, terminations, and individual employee benefit reimbursements
  
• Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS system so that vendors receive accurate eligibility information
  
• Complete regular and ad-hoc audits to ensure employee benefit coverage and payroll deductions are accurate
    
• Ensure effective transfer of eligibility and elections to vendor partners, including management of error reporting and troubleshooting any system or integration issues
  
• Facilitate 401(k) and spending account reconciliations
  
• Partner with benefits vendors to ensure a positive employee benefits experience and resolve benefits or claims issues
  
• Participate in the annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes, including Workday system and vendor integration updates, and delivery of the open enrollment experience
  
• Collaborate with internal resources on cross-functional projects to implement changes or new programs, partnerships, and streamline operations
  
• Assist with the research, analysis and evaluation of company-wide benefit plans/programs
  
• Coordinate with 3rd party leave administrator and People team/management on leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork to ensure timeliness and legal compliance
  

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: 

• 3+ years of experience in HR Benefits administration-related functions in an evolving and high growth environment
• Expertise in global benefit programs including administration, compliance, data analytics, and financials
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws at the federal, state, and local level
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with benefits-related HR systems
  Experience in Workday, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Confluence a plus!
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, organizational and time management skills
  
• Ability to prioritize and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment
  
• Results driven and solution-focused problem solver

WHAT WE OFFER:

• The chance to work 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
• Competitive salary and equity
• 100% paid medical and dental and 95% paid vision insurance for employees starting on your first day
• 401k (with match), commuter benefits
• Industry-leading parental leave policies
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite programs
• Flexible vacation policy – work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Employee giving match
• Modern office in San Francisco’s Financial District
• Fully-stocked kitchen with organic snacks, beverages, and coffee drinks
• Weekly company meeting – ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
• Team outings to sports games, happy hours, game nights and more!