Benefits Manager
Irving, TX - USA
Job Summary
Farther is a rapidly growing RIA that combines expert advisors with cutting-edge technology - delivering a comprehensive tailored wealth management experience.
Farthers founders are leaders and innovators from the private wealth industry who possess a unique blend of traditional wealth management fintech and technology production backed by top-tier venture capital firms fintech investors and industry leaders.
Joining Farther means joining a collaborative team of entrepreneurs who are passionate about helping their clients and our teammates achieve more. If youre the type who breaks through walls to get things done the right way we want to build the future of wealth management with you.
Farther is a fast-growing RIA on a mission to make quality financial guidance accessible to everyone. Were a lean scrappy team doing things differently and our People team is no exception. Were looking for a Benefits Manager to own Farthers benefits function end-to-end. This is a brand-new role which means youll get to build it. If youre the kind of person who digs into the details thrives in ambiguity and loves making complex programs run smoothly lets talk.
- Own all benefits programs health dental vision 401(k) leave and wellness from administration to compliance
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employees navigating benefits questions and open enrollment
- Manage vendor relationships (Sequoia MetLife Anthem Empower) and hold partners accountable to SLAs
- Administer multi-state leave programs ensuring compliance across all jurisdictions where we operate
- Partner closely with Finance on audits 5500 filings and benefits-related reporting
- Support new hire onboarding by educating team members on plan options and enrollment processes
- Lead open enrollment each year planning communications and execution
- Drive wellness initiatives as we move toward a self-insured model
- 5 years of benefits administration experience ideally at a growing company
- Hands-on experience with level-funded or self-insured health plans this is a must
- Multi-state leave administration experience (FMLA state-specific leave laws etc.) also a must
- Strong vendor management skills and comfort holding brokers and carriers accountable
- Proficiency in Rippling or similar HRIS platforms
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail you catch what others miss
- Experience with Empower or another 401(k) administration platform
- Familiarity with 5500 prep and filing
- Competitive comp package that rewards impact
- Work alongside some of the brightest minds in fintech
- Ground-floor opportunity to build a benefits function from scratch at a fast-scaling startup
- Chart your own growth path as we expand
- Full health benefits 401(k) matching & Roth IRA options
- Unlimited PTO
Ready to disrupt wealth management Lets talk!
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Our experienced advisors and data-driven wealth platform set a new standard in financial planning, putting your money to work for you, your family, your future — and beyond.