Rewards Manager, HR​/Recruitment

Human Interest is on a mission to ensure that people in all lines of work have access to retirement benefits.

More than half of all working Americans are not saving enough for their future. Too often, it’s because they are employed by a company that doesn’t offer a retirement plan. Human Interest is changing that by making it affordable and accessible for small and medium-sized businesses to offer employees a path to financial independence through retirement savings.

We’re a high-growth fintech company changing the retirement industry. We are backed by a number of investors. This includes funding from Marshall Wace and Baillie Gifford, as well as top investors such as Black Rock, TPG (The Rise Fund), Soft Bank, Glynn Capital, New View Capital, USVP, Wing, Uncork, and more.

We're seeking an experienced Total Rewards Manager to lead Human Interest’s compensation and benefits programs. This role will be critical in ensuring our total rewards strategy attracts, retains, and motivates top talent as we scale. Reporting to the Head of People, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining our compensation framework, managing our benefits programs, and providing strategic insights to leadership on all total rewards matters.

• Implement and maintain a scalable job architecture and leveling framework that supports our growing organization across multiple locations, for remote and in office roles
• Lead comprehensive market benchmarking initiatives for base salary, variable compensation, and equity across all roles and geographies
• Partner with People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition and business leaders to provide compensation guidance on offers, promotions, and adjustments
• Conduct regular compensation analysis and produce detailed reports, including pay equity analyses, competitive positioning, and budget planning
• Develop and refine compensation philosophy, policies, and guidelines that align with company values and market trends
• Manage compensation review cycles, including merit increases, promotion cycles, and equity programs
• Stay current on compensation trends, regulatory changes, and best practices across our operating geographies

• Oversee day‑to‑day administration of benefits programs including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, and other employee benefits
• Manage relationships with benefits brokers, vendors, and carriers to ensure excellent service delivery and cost effectiveness
• Lead annual benefits renewal process, including vendor negotiations and plan design recommendations
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, etc.)
• Evaluate and recommend new benefits offerings based on employee needs and market trends

• Create clear, engaging communications about total rewards programs to ensure employees understand and appreciate their compensation and benefits
• Serve as a subject matter expert and point of escalation for complex compensation and benefits questions
• Partner with Finance on total rewards budgeting and forecasting

• 5-7+ years of progressive compensation experience, with at least 3 years in a role with primary responsibility for compensation programs (within a start‑up environment preferred)
• Proven track record of building and implementing job architecture frameworks from the ground up and significantly enhancing existing structures
• Expert-level proficiency in compensation benchmarking using multiple data sources (Radford, Pave or similar)
• Experience with Workday HRIS (Compensation module)
• Demonstrated experience creating multi‑geography compensation strategies, including understanding of location‑based pay differentials
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel/Google Sheets proficiency
• 3+ years of benefits administration experience, including vendor and broker management
• Deep understanding of equity compensation (stock options, RSUs) in private company environments
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits compliance requirements
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to…