Benefits Lead, The Farmer's Dog

• This is a high-impact role that requires deep expertise, a strategic mindset, and a passion for creating an exceptional employee experience
• You have 7+ years of experience in benefits administration, vendor management, and strategic program development
• You are highly knowledgeable about benefits compliance, regulations, and industry trends
• You are a phenomenal communicator, able to break down complex benefits concepts into clear, accessible language
• You thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and are a proactive problem solver
• You have exceptional attention to detail and take pride in data integrity and accuracy
• You are a strategic thinker who can develop and execute benefits programs that drive employee satisfaction and engagement
• You're not afraid of getting into the details but can also step back and look at the strategic full picture
• You are able to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, naturally curious and proactive self-starter, constantly on the lookout for new opportunities and solutions
• You’re an owner, have excellent problem-solving skills and can prioritize tasks effectively, with a strong attention to detail
• You love dogs

• The Benefits Lead will play a critical role in ensuring The Farmer’s Dog provides best-in-class benefits to our employees
• This role will own vendor relationships, maintain data integrity, oversee benefits audits, educate employees on their benefits, and make innovative recommendations to continuously improve our offerings
• Own and manage relationships with benefits vendors, ensuring top-tier service and negotiating favorable terms
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local benefits regulations while proactively managing any risk. Including leave compliance and management as well
• Develop recommendations and implement innovative benefits strategies that enhance employee experience and align with company culture
• Analyze market trends and employee feedback to recommend improvements and optimizations to benefits programs
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to leadership on benefits-related matters, advocating for employee needs and company goals
• Conduct regular benefits audits, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and accuracy across all systems
• Partner with employees to provide support, answer questions, and ensure they fully understand and utilize their benefits
• Educate employees on benefits offerings through clear communication, training, and ongoing engagement efforts

• Dog-friendly offices
• Equity packages
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401k match
• 12-week paid parental leave
• Flexible PTO and work-from-home policy
• Discounted fresh dog food
• Your pet interrupting video calls and in-person meetings is now a feature, not a bug

Total funding: $168.1m

Pet food production in the US is held to alarmingly low safety and quality standards despite being a $99 billion industry, which is hidden behind loose labeling and marketing regulations. When one of the founders of The Farmer's Dog realised that dog food was making his dog sick, they decided that dogs shouldn't be fed anything that wouldn't pass legal requirements for humans.