Senior Benefits Specialist (Retirement)

Location: Boulder, Colorado; in-person or hybrid with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote. All work must be performed within the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.

Hiring range: $91,340–$114,170 per year.

Company

hirify.global is a scientific organization supporting employees who advance atmospheric and related scientific research.

What you will do

• Administer hirify.global’s 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans, including eligibility, enrollment, contributions, Roth requirements, notices, filings, and nondiscrimination testing.
• Guide employees through retirement transitions, benefit coverage options, required timelines, and administrative steps.
• Administer assigned health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, COBRA, and retiree programs.
• Coordinate with payroll, vendors, HR Operations, legal counsel, and auditors to resolve discrepancies and complete corrections.
• Prepare participant data, payroll records, reconciliations, and documentation for audits while maintaining confidential and auditable records.
• Improve workflows, communications, standard operating procedures, reporting, and HR system processes; provide backup support for leave administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7 years of progressively responsible employee benefits administration experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience must include independent retirement plan administration, financial reconciliation, complex issue resolution, and plan audit support.
• Hands-on experience with Human Capital Management systems.
• In-depth knowledge of 403(b) and 457(b) compliance, fiduciary standards, nondiscrimination testing, ERISA, Section 125, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and HIPAA.
• Strong numerical and auditing skills, including payroll deduction audits, billing reconciliation, participant census validation, and audit preparation.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for counseling employees and delivering group presentations.
• Ability to diagnose data discrepancies, improve administrative workflows, and implement process improvements.
• High discretion and attention to detail when handling financial, medical, and confidential personnel information.
• Must be able to work within the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.

Nice to have

• Proficiency with Workday HCM.
• Experience administering a 403(b) plan.
• CEBS, CBP, or another relevant professional certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work is available with three days in person and two days remote.
• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, retirement, leave, tuition assistance, and employee assistance programs.
• hirify.global contributes 10% of eligible pay to the retirement plan.
• Benefits include at least 20 days of annual PTO, 10 paid holidays, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and FAMLI Leave.
• hirify.global is an equal opportunity employer and a Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter, questionnaire, and resume/CV by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on November 15, 2026; only complete applications will be considered.
• Selected candidates will complete background checks and/or federal screenings.