At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. 

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

THE WORK:

Ripple is growing and so is our People Team!  We’re looking for a Senior Benefits Specialist.

You will directly impact how benefits are delivered at Ripple and ensure an exceptional employee experience.  This position reports to the Senior Manager, Benefits, who envisions this role as a strong subject matter expert and go-to person for all things benefits.  This role requires prior experience with high-growth companies scaling their global benefit programs. The ideal fit has a flexible mindset and is comfortable with ambiguity and change.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Own the benefits employee experience by managing the benefits ticketing system and serving as a point of contact for employees through onboarding, offboarding, and other major employee milestones
• Manage full end-to-end ownership of leave of absences, accommodations, time off, life, and disability
• Manage full end-to-end ownership of all retirement and financial wellbeing programs
• Maintain all ongoing benefits compliance responsibilities, filings, audits, postings, and reporting (ERISA, ACA, SPD, SBC, HCSO, COBRA, HIPAA, SAR)
• Act as a benefits subject matter expert supporting business needs through the employee lifecycle
• Serve as a trusted partner and collaborate with key global stakeholders (Legal, HRBPs, People Operations, People Technology, Finance) to ensure smooth and consistent processes

WHAT YOU'LL BRING: 

• 5+ years of experience in global benefits in an evolving and high growth environment (US experience strongly preferred)
• Depth and breadth of experience in global benefit including administration, compliance, communication, and financials
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners
• High proficiency in benefits-related systems. Experience in Workday, Google Suite, Confluence a plus!

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

• The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.  A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
• Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
• Ripple is Flexible First: in-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
• Weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
• We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
• Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
• Employee giving match
• Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself

• Twice a quarter R&R days so you can rest and recharge
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
• Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees. 

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.   Please find our UK/EU Applicant Privacy Notice and our California Applicant Privacy Notice for reference.