Benefits Manager

HackerOne is a global leader in offensive security solutions. Our HackerOne Platform combines AI with the ingenuity of the largest community of security researchers to find and fix security, privacy, and AI vulnerabilities across the software development lifecycle. The platform offers bug bounty, vulnerability disclosure, pentesting, AI red teaming, and code security. We are trusted by industry leaders like Amazon, Anthropic, Crypto.com, General Motors, GitHub, Goldman Sachs, Uber, and the U.S. Department of Defense. HackerOne was named a Best Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company in 2023 and a Most Loved Workplace for Young Professionals in 2024.

HackerOne is at a pivotal inflection point in the security industry. Offensive security is no longer optional – it is the standard for forward-thinking companies that want to build trust and resilience in a world where AI-driven innovation and adversaries are moving faster than ever. With the industry shifting, HackerOne stands apart: we combine the ingenuity of the largest security research community with a best-in-class AI-powered platform, trusted by the world’s top organizations.

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Benefits Manager

Remote Location: Washington, DC; Boston, MA; Seattle, WA; San Francisco, CA; Austin, TX - East Coast Preferred

Position Summary

At HackerOne, we know that competitive, thoughtfully designed benefits are essential to attracting and retaining world-class talent. We’re seeking a Benefits Manager who will take ownership of administering our benefits programs and managing employee leaves of absence, including disability, parental, and FMLA. In this role, you’ll ensure our benefits remain compliant with federal, state, and international regulations, partner with brokers and vendors to resolve issues, and keep our HR systems accurate and up to date. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced tech environment, takes pride in operational excellence, and understands that the details matter when it comes to supporting employees’ health, wellbeing, and work-life balance.

At HackerOne, we embrace a Flexible Work approach, enabling our team members to work remotely while maintaining productivity and collaboration. We are seeking candidates located in D.C., Boston, Austin, Seattle or San Francisco (East Coast preferred), and the surrounding metropolitan areas, to facilitate occasional in-person interactions as needed. While the position is primarily remote, there will be periodic in-person requirements to support team collaboration and foster stronger connections. This approach ensures flexibility while providing opportunities to build meaningful in-person relationships that strengthen our team and company culture.

What You Will Do

• Support the administration, communication, and implementation of HackerOne's global benefits programs, policies, and processes - focus will be on US benefits

• Assist in the coordination of annual benefits open enrollment, vendor renewals, and wellness initiatives; help drive employee awareness and understanding

• Analyze benefit utilization, employee feedback, and market benchmarks to surface insights and propose potential improvements

• Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve complex benefits-related issues and escalations

• Help ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and international benefits regulations; contribute to annual audits and required reporting (e.g., 5500 filings, ACA, nondiscrimination testing)

• Support relationships with external benefits vendors, brokers, and administrators, including performance tracking and issue resolution

• Work with the HRIS team to confirm benefit plan accuracy and functionality in Workday

• Lead the administration of employee leaves of absence (e.g., disability, parental, FMLA) in partnership with third-party administrators

• Contribute to cross-functional projects related to wellbeing, global benefits alignment, survey participation, or process improvement efforts

Minimum Qualifications  

• 4+ years of experience supporting or administering benefits programs in a fast-paced, multi-state/global organization, with a strong emphasis on the U.S.

• Experience owning employee leaves of absence (e.g., disability, parental, FMLA)

• Benefits management, ensuring all benefit plans and programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA)

• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to create clear benefits documentation and employee-facing communications

• Experience supporting vendor relationships, including proposal reviews, renewals, and day-to-day performance

• Experience collaborating with benefits brokers to evaluate, negotiate, and implement cost-effective employee benefits programs that align with organizational goals and compliance requirements.

• Experience performing monthly benefits audits

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and build partnerships across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in benefits management within the technology industry, with a deep understanding of its fast-paced, competitive talent landscape.

• Professional benefits certification (e.g., CEBS, CBP, or equivalent) demonstrating expertise in benefits strategy, compliance, and administration.

• Experience managing global benefits programs and navigating international benefits regulations, cultural considerations, and vendor relationships.

• Proficiency with Workday HCM, including benefits configuration, reporting, and process optimization.

Compensation Bands:
Tier Guide

Tier A: $112,500 - $125,000

Tier B: $100,000 - $115,000

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Job Benefits:

• Health (medical, vision, dental), life, and disability insurance*

• Equity stock options

• Retirement plans

• Paid public holidays and unlimited PTO

• Paid maternity and parental leave

• Leaves of absence (including caregiver leave and leave under CO's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Work Stipend

*Eligibility may differ by country

We're committed to building a global team! For certain roles outside the United States, U.K., and the Netherlands, we partner with Remote.com as our Employer of Record (EOR).

Visa/work permit sponsorship is not available.

Employment at HackerOne is contingent on a background check.

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This policy applies to all HackerOne employment practices, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. HackerOne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

For US based roles only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position.