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.

Ripple is growing and so is our People Team! We’re looking for a Sr. Benefits Analyst to join our team.

You will directly impact how benefits are delivered at Ripple and ensure an outstanding employee experience. The position reports to the Compensation and Benefits Manager, who envisions this role as a strong partner and the go-to person for all things benefits. This role requires prior experience with high-growth tech companies scaling their benefits programs. The ideal fit has a flexible mentality and becomes comfortable with ambiguity and change.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Provide front line support for employee inquiries. Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits coverages, eligibility, elections, status changes, and other general inquiries.
• Conduct new hire benefits presentation.
• Coordinate day-to-day benefits processing, including new hire enrollments, life events, terminations, and individual employee benefit reimbursements.
• Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS system so that vendors receive accurate eligibility information.
• Complete regular and ad-hoc audits to ensure employee benefit coverage and payroll deductions are accurate.
• Ensure effective transfer of eligibility and elections to vendor partners, including management of error reporting and troubleshooting any system or integration issues.
• Facilitate 401(k) and spending account reconciliations.
• Partner with benefits vendors to ensure a positive employee benefits experience and resolve benefits or claims issues.
• Participate in the annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes, including Workday system and vendor integration updates, and delivery of the open enrollment experience.
• Collaborate with internal resources on cross-functional projects to implement changes or new programs, partnerships, and streamline operations.
• Assist with the research, analysis and evaluation of company-wide benefit plans/programs.
• Coordinate with 3rd party leave administrator and People team/management on leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork to ensure timeliness and legal compliance.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 3+ years proven experience in HR Benefits administration-related functions in an evolving and high growth environment
• Expertise in global benefit programs including administration, compliance, data analytics, and financials
• Solid understanding of employee benefits and applicable laws at the federal, state, and local level
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with benefits-related HR systems. Experience in Workday, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Confluence a plus!
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment.

For positions that will be based in NY, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions. NY Annual Base Salary Range$110,000—$120,000 USD

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.
• 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

• 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.