Benefits Manager

Farther•Irving, TX

About The Position

Farther is a fast-growing RIA on a mission to make quality financial guidance accessible to everyone. We're a lean, scrappy team doing things differently — and our People team is no exception. We're looking for a Benefits Manager to own Farther's benefits function end-to-end. This is a brand-new role, which means you'll get to build it. If you're the kind of person who digs into the details, thrives in ambiguity, and loves making complex programs run smoothly, let's talk.

Requirements

5+ years of benefits administration experience, ideally at a growing company
Hands-on experience with level-funded or self-insured health plans — this is a must
Multi-state leave administration experience (FMLA, state-specific leave laws, etc.) — also a must
Strong vendor management skills and comfort holding brokers and carriers accountable
Proficiency in Rippling or similar HRIS platforms
Highly organized with strong attention to detail — you catch what others miss

Nice To Haves

Experience with Empower or another 401(k) administration platform
Familiarity with 5500 prep and filing

Responsibilities

Own all benefits programs — health, dental, vision, 401(k), leave, and wellness — from administration to compliance
Serve as the primary point of contact for employees navigating benefits questions and open enrollment
Manage vendor relationships (Sequoia, MetLife, Anthem, Empower) and hold partners accountable to SLAs
Administer multi-state leave programs, ensuring compliance across all jurisdictions where we operate
Partner closely with Finance on audits, 5500 filings, and benefits-related reporting
Support new hire onboarding by educating team members on plan options and enrollment processes
Lead open enrollment each year — planning, communications, and execution
Drive wellness initiatives as we move toward a self-insured model