Manager - Retirement, Financial and Education Benefits (Fintech)

Location: On-site in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States; the role requires an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.

Company

hirify.global is a global fintech company providing insurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage, and related financial solutions across more than 20 countries.

What you will do

• Lead the retirement and financial wellness benefits team and develop a competitive multi-year benefits strategy.
• Oversee design, administration, data integrations, controls, and operational risk management for retirement, financial, and education benefits.
• Manage plan reviews, benchmarking, cost projections, budgets, vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and RFPs.
• Lead benefits due diligence and onboarding processes related to mergers and acquisitions, including 401(k) mergers and plan transitions.
• Develop employee communications, enrollment experiences, financial wellness initiatives, and support for escalated benefits inquiries.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, including ERISA and DOL requirements, while using data and metrics to improve program effectiveness.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of progressive benefits experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience managing or servicing 401(k) plans and completing related compliance requirements.
• Experience with retirement benefits strategy, M&A benefits analysis, material liabilities, plan terminations, and 401(k) mergers.
• Strong understanding of fiduciary responsibilities, retirement and investment committees, financial wellness, HR technology, analytics, and change management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and external partners.

Nice to have

• Experience with non-qualified retirement or deferred compensation plans.
• Public company experience.
• Workday experience.
• Experience in an organization with more than 5,000 employees.

Culture & Benefits

• On-site collaboration in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving organization.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off, holidays, paid sick time, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, HSA and FSA options, commuter benefits, and employee discounts.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, including for adoptive parents, plus legal plan and pet insurance options.