[Hiring] Fast Track Specialist @Human Interest

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

Nearly 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 tech company changing the retirement industry. We’ve raised more than $700M in primary and secondary financings and are backed by a number of investors. Most recently, this includes funding from Marshall Wace and Baillie Gifford, as well as top investors such as BlackRock, TPG (The Rise Fund), SoftBank, Glynn Capital, NewView Capital, USVP, Wing, Uncork, and more.

About the role

The Revenue Core team is responsible for all centralized functions within the revenue team, including marketing, operations, implementation planning, conversions and payroll integrations. As Fast Track Connections Specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing the client’s first 401(k) contribution. You’re the right fit for this role if you are passionate about customers, have grit, thrive on problem-solving, and default to action. And finally, as we go 24,791 mph, you should be comfortable with change.

What you get to do every day

• Communicate with our customers to identify their needs and help them establish their 401(k) plans
• Educate, guide, and inform our newly signed customers about the choices they have to help their employees save for retirement.
• Work cross-functionally within our organization (specifically with sales and account management) to make sure customer needs are met
• Drive processes forward, managing internal and external stakeholders to keep our customers engaged, happy, and on-track
• Identify potential areas for process improvement to help the team scale
• Be the main point of contact for clients, responsible for helping them establish technical integrations with 100+ payroll providers
• Develop an in-depth understanding of payroll provider systems and interrogate incoming payroll data for accuracy and completeness 
• Use problem-solving and decision-making skills to navigate technical issues which impact the flow of data between the client, Human Interest, and the payroll partner
• Accurately evaluate data discrepancies and work independently to make appropriate adjustments, with the understanding that they impact our clients and millions of dollars in assets under management 
• Assist in drafting procedures detailing the flow of payroll-related information, while demonstrating an understanding of SEC, DOL, and IRS regulations that impact our business 
• Investigate technology issues, identify root causes, and work with various departments to develop and implement solutions 
• Independently guide clients through data analysis and assist with their data transmission efforts 
• Communicate professionally to both internal and external clients while focusing on needs-driven solutions 
• Identify areas for process improvement and assist in leading projects which may broadly impact our business

What you will accomplish

• 3+ years in a role that demonstrates troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• At least 1 year of customer service experience and strong verbal and written communication skills
• A strong work ethic and proven ability to work independently and manage a project plan
• A passion for process improvement and a demonstrated ability to lead change effectively
• Experience working with retirement plans or payroll providers, and a general understanding of the laws and regulations which govern the industry
• A  desire for learning new programs, systems, and expanding your knowledge about the retirement industry and our product
• A strong focus on quality
• Strong PC skills, including experience working with G-Suite products
• Ability to easily adapt to various client systems and user interfaces and troubleshoot software issues as they arise

What you bring to the role

• 3+ years of customer onboarding experience in a SaaS environment
• A “people person” who truly enjoys interacting with clients and can communicate difficult concepts fluidly
• Energy and passion- the concept of onboarding 40-50+ customers a month excites you - velocity is everything!
• A strong work ethic, proactively following up with our customers and keeping them on track
• Excellent organizational skills, are able juggle multiple tasks with varying deadlines and stakeholders without dropping the ball
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Where you will work

• Remote
• The team is looking for candidates in Pacific Standard, Mountain or Central time zones

Why you will love working at Human Interest

Mission - Highly collaborative startup dedicated to supporting employee engagement and growth. It’s an opportunity to help solve one of the biggest unsolved problems in America: saving for retirement.

Culture - Our operating principles define how we come together as a team to do our work. They reflect Human Interest’s unique view on what’s important and what’s right. Documenting this core aspect of our culture helps employees make good decisions on their own. It also helps candidates considering career opportunities critically evaluate whether they will thrive at Human Interest. 

• Customer obsession
• Long-term orientation
• Autonomous and accountable teams
• An escalating bar for talent and performance 
• Fundamental optimism 

Compensation - At Human Interest, there are a number of factors that are used to determine the appropriate pay range for each position. We take into account the cost of labor for each position in various markets across the US. The base salary for this position spans $68,000 - $70,000 and represents the minimum in our lowest geographic region to a maximum in our highest geographic region. The salary that we offer to a new employee within this range is based on their location within the US, their relevant job-related skills, and experience. At Human Interest, base salary is one component of the overall Total Rewards package. Depending on the position, additional compensation components such as bonus, commission, and equity may be offered. All of our employees are offered a robust suite of physical, financial and mental wellness benefits.

Benefits - 

• A great 401(k) plan: Our own! Our 401(k) includes a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4% of compensation (immediately vested) and $0 plan fees
• Top-of-the-line health plans, as well as dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO and parental leave policies
• Addition Wealth - Unlimited access to digital tools, financial professionals, and a knowledge center to help you understand your equity and support your financial wellness
• Lyra - Enhanced Mental Health Support for Employees and dependents  
• Carrot - Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
• Candidly - Student loan resource to help you and your family plan, borrow, and repay student debt
• Monthly work-from-home stipend; quarterly lifestyle stipend
• Employee Resource Groups including Veterans, Lift Ev’ry Voice, Pride, LatinX, Families, and Women in Tech
• Fun online and regional events and celebrations and department and company offsites
• The vast majority of our positions can be 100% remote
  

We’re a great place to work (but don’t take our word for it) 

Here’s a list of our awards and accolades:

• Certified as a Great Place To Work® (2023-2025)
• Fortune Best Place to Work in the Bay Area (2024)
• Best Places to Work by Built In (2023-2024)
• America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes (2020-2022, 2024) 
• A Top Company by Y Combinator (2020-2023)
• Inc. Fastest Growing Companies (2021)

Human Interest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran or military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to making every stage of our application process fully accessible to all individuals. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the process, please let us know at [email protected].

Please note Human Interest does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider resumes from vendors including and without limitation search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We comply with CCPA guidelines.

See more: https://humaninterest.com/disclosures