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About the Role

Farther is a fast-growing RIA dedicated to making quality financial guidance accessible. This new Benefits Manager role involves owning the benefits function end-to-end, building programs from scratch, and ensuring smooth operation of complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own all benefits programs (health, dental, vision, 401(k), leave, wellness) from administration to compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and open enrollment.
• Manage vendor relationships (Sequoia, MetLife, Anthem, Empower) and ensure SLA adherence.
• Administer multi-state leave programs, ensuring compliance across all jurisdictions.
• Partner with Finance on audits, 5500 filings, and benefits-related reporting.
• Support new hire onboarding by educating team members on plan options and enrollment.
• Lead annual open enrollment planning, communications, and execution.
• Drive wellness initiatives, moving towards a self-insured model.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with level-funded or self-insured health plans.
• Multi-state leave administration experience (FMLA, state-specific leave laws).

Skills

• Strong vendor management skills.
• Comfort holding brokers and carriers accountable.
• Proficiency in Rippling or similar HRIS platforms.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with Empower or another 401(k) administration platform.
• Familiarity with 5500 prep and filing.

Experience Level

• 5+ years of benefits administration experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity to work with bright minds in fintech.
• Ground-floor opportunity to build a benefits function at a fast-scaling startup.
• Clear path for career growth.
• Full health benefits.
• 401(k) matching.
• Roth IRA options.
• Unlimited PTO.

About the Company

• Farther is a rapidly growing RIA that combines expert advisors with cutting-edge technology.
• Delivers a comprehensive, tailored wealth management experience.
• Founders are leaders and innovators from the private wealth industry.
• Possesses a unique blend of traditional wealth management, fintech, and technology production expertise.
• Backed by top-tier venture capital firms, fintech investors, and industry leaders.
• Collaborative team of entrepreneurs passionate about helping clients and teammates achieve more.
• Building the future of wealth management.