Full-Time

Manager – Benefits

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Alma

Alma

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital platform connecting clients with therapists

Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$110k - $135kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience managing benefits programs for a workforce with both exempt and non-exempt employees.
  • Strong knowledge of benefits laws and regulations (e.g., ACA, FMLA, COBRA, ERISA).
  • Experience with ADP and benefits administration platforms.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and educate employees at all levels.
  • Advanced experience with Excel, Google Sheets
  • Comfortable creating and delivering benefits reports.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage in partnership with P&C leadership, a benefits strategy that addresses the unique needs of both exempt and non-exempt employees.
  • Regularly review and assess benefit offerings—including health insurance, 401k plans, wellness programs, disability, and leave policies—to ensure alignment with market trends and employee expectations.
  • Analyze benefit plan utilization, program outcomes and coordinate the annual benefits renewal and negotiation processes and develop recommendations for action that balance market-competitive benefit packages with financial affordability.
  • Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance employee well-being and engagement.
  • Create and deliver tailored communication campaigns to help employees across roles and pay structures understand and maximize their benefits.
  • Host benefits workshops, webinars, and individual consultations to provide customized guidance.
  • Develop accessible resources, including handbooks, FAQs, and digital tools, to ensure employees have the information that they need.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for benefit vendors, brokers, and third-party administrators, ensuring high-quality service and cost-effective programs.
  • Negotiate vendor contracts and conduct regular performance evaluations to maintain the highest standards of service delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA, and manage annual reporting requirements.
  • Oversee day-to-day administration of all benefits programs and partner with benefits brokers on enrollment, billing, and claims resolution.
  • Leverage data to monitor benefits utilization, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to leadership.
  • Benchmark benefits offerings against industry standards to ensure competitiveness in attracting and retaining talent.
  • Collaborate with Alma’s employee experience and leadership teams to develop and promote wellness programs that support physical, mental, and financial health.
  • Customize initiatives to meet the diverse needs of hourly and salaried employees, considering factors like shift schedules and our remote first environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • CEBS certification
  • Experience designing benefits for diverse employee populations in the technology space, including hourly and salaried staff.
  • A proven track record of implementing successful wellness programs.

Alma connects individuals seeking mental health services with a variety of therapists through its digital platform, helloalma.com. The platform focuses on making therapy more accessible and affordable, particularly for those dealing with issues like anxiety, depression, personal growth, and relationship challenges. By partnering with insurance companies, Alma helps clients save an average of 77% on therapy costs, which is a key advantage over competitors. In addition to client-therapist matching, Alma offers resources for therapists, including continuing education and professional development, ensuring they are well-prepared to support their clients. The company operates on a membership model, where therapists pay a fee to access the platform's resources and client base. Alma's goal is to enhance the client-therapist relationship by ensuring clients find the right therapist for their needs, ultimately promoting better mental health outcomes.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$214.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Alma raised $130 million in Series D funding to expand its platform and services.
  • The decreasing stigma around mental health is increasing demand for Alma's services.
  • Alma's integration of AI can enhance client-matching algorithms and service delivery.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from platforms like Headway and SonderMind could impact Alma's market share.
  • Rapid expansion to 8,000 providers may challenge service quality and support.
  • Regulatory changes in telehealth reimbursement policies could affect Alma's business model.

What makes Alma unique

  • Alma partners with insurance companies to make therapy more affordable for clients.
  • The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools for therapists, including scheduling and billing.
  • Alma emphasizes client-therapist matching to ensure personalized and effective therapy sessions.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Program

Home Office Stipend

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Unlimited Paid Time Off