Benefits Generalist, Gusto
$106-132k
2-3 days a week in office
Automated payroll, benefits & HR platform
Job no longer available
Automated payroll, benefits & HR platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$106-132k
2-3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create a world where work empowers a better life.
Role
Who you are
- 3+ years of experience in benefits administration, accommodations & leave management, or a related HR function
- Understanding of self-funded employee benefits programs, including 401k, and leave laws (FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ACA, ERISA, state-specific policies, etc)
- Experience managing benefits enrollment, ADA accommodations, leave tracking, and compliance reporting
- Proficiency with HRIS systems (e.g. Workday, ADP, Rippling, Gusto, etc), benefits management platforms, and/or leaves platforms
- Effective communication skills with ability to convey information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Time management capabilities to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Problem solving abilities to explain complex issues and follow through to solutions
- Discretion to maintain confidentiality and handle issues ethically and with integrity
- Comfort navigating ambiguity with agility to thrive and excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
What the job involves
- The Benefits team at Gusto brings our mission to life by creating programs that support employees in leading better lives through work.
- Whether it’s health and wellness, financial planning, family support, or time away, the Benefits team ensures that every program aligns with our values and empowers employees to thrive personally and professionally
- Administer employee benefits including processing enrollments, managing file feeds, and supporting open enrollment events and education
- Review and process leave requests according to company policies and legal requirements, maintaining clear communication with employees throughout their leave
- Manage ADA accommodation requests from initial review through implementation, collaborating with employees, managers, and medical professionals to ensure appropriate solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Payroll, Employee Relations, and People Partners on employee cases and compliance matters
- Maintain accurate records in Workday and third-party systems while supporting compliance and data reporting initiatives
- Serve as primary contact for benefit and leave inquiries, providing clear guidance to employees on all benefits-related matters
- Create and maintain employee education materials and internal resources, partnering with Program Managers on continuous improvements
- Stay updated on relevant federal, state, and local regulations affecting benefits, leaves, and accommodations
- Support Gustie programming to increase employee awareness and understanding of benefits, leaves, and well-being programs
Our take
For many small businesses, vital administrative tasks such as payroll, taxes, and benefits are manual tasks that take time and energy which many SMB owners don’t have. The three co-founders of Gusto – all coming from small business backgrounds – collaborated on a Fintech company that would handle employee payments, benefits administration, and compliance support specifically for small businesses.
The company may have started slowly, as the founders focused on nailing each individual aspect of Gusto’s operations, but has now skyrocketed to unicorn status with more than 200,000 customers and a multi-billion dollar valuation. In 2021, Gusto began acquiring other companies to strengthen its offering and its position in a competitive market, including two other fintech startups, Ardius and Symmetry.
Through its continued acquisitions and fundraising efforts, the company has carved out a strong position for itself in the space. Although Gusto has found itself impacted by the macroeconomic situation, through the significant effect it has had on its clientele, the company still appears positive for the future after raising funds in 2023 that will see it reach key profitability benchmarks. It continues to consolidate its platform, for example by integrating with OpenComp to grant its users access to the company's Compensation Intelligence Platform.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
45% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
May 2022
$55m
SERIES E
Aug 2021
$175m
SERIES E
Total funding: $706.1m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus a variety of mental health resources
- Flexible vacation - Gusties are encouraged to take the time off they need to continue doing great work
- Fertility treatments, parental leave, pregnancy termination, caregiving, gender-affirming surgery, hormone treatments, transgender-inclusive services, and more
- If you work at one of our homebases, enjoy food, drinks, and good conversation — on us
- Celebrate 5 or 10 years at Gusto and take a month off to recharge
- Take advantage of internet, phone, commuter, and wellness stipends each month, along with a WFH stipend and cash for anniversaries
Company HQ
Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Joshua Reeves
(CEO)Studied Electrical Engineering at Stanford and went onto co-found Gusto in 2011.
Tomer London
(CPO)Has a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford. Was a Researcher at Intel, and then interned at Bump Technologies. Co-founded Vizmo, a mobile self-service technologies company, in 2008. Co-founded Gusto in 2011.
Edward Kim
(Head of Engineering)Studied Electrical Engineering at Stanford. Was Senior Project Engineer at Volkswagen of America Electronics Research Lab and then co-founded Picwing, a printed photos company, in 2008. Co-founded Gusto in 2011.
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