Associate People Operations & Benefits Specialist (HRtech)

TL;DR

Associate People Operations & Benefits Specialist (HRtech): Managing benefits administration and employee lifecycle support for North American employees with an accent on the 2026 transition to internal benefits and vendor liaison. Focus on ensuring data integrity in Workday, process optimization, and compliance with U.S. regulations like ACA, COBRA, ERISA, and HIPAA.

Location: Hybrid in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota (US)

Salary: $59,000 - $70,000 base salary per year.

Company

hirify.global is a Unicorn company providing an AI-native Employee Experience Platform with intranet, employee app, and email solutions.

What you will do

• Act as the primary point of contact for North American employee benefit inquiries.
• Liaise with external partners including benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.
• Support the 2025/2026 U.S. benefits renewal and migration from PEO to internal administration.
• Manage data in Workday, ensuring accuracy and performing regular audits.
• Document new workflows and implement the internal vendor ecosystem.
• Handle employee lifecycle administration, including contracts, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Coordinate payroll administration for the North American region.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in U.S. benefits administration and partnering, ideally in tech/SaaS.
• Proven experience working with brokers and external vendors, especially during system transitions.
• Experience with Workday, Zendesk, and benefits platforms (e.g., Employee Navigator).
• A background in human resources with a passion for data accuracy and system optimization.
• Strong communication skills to advise and support employees empathetically.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including LTIP.
• Flexible working time models and hybrid work options with a yearly flex work allowance of $1608.
• 31 vacation days annually (including one floating holiday) plus pro rata fully paid Fridays off in August.
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance of $40 for fitness, mental health, and hobbies.
• 401(k) plan with company match and health plans (dental & vision).
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• One volunteer day off per year.