Customer Support Associate I

Human Interest is on a mission to ensure that people in all lines of work have access to retirement benefits. 

More than half of all working Americans are not saving enough for their future. Too often, it’s because they are employed by a company that doesn’t offer a retirement plan. Human Interest is changing that by making it affordable and accessible for small and medium-sized businesses to offer employees a path to financial independence through retirement savings.

We’re a high-growth fintech company changing the retirement industry. We are backed by a number of investors. This includes funding from Marshall Wace and Baillie Gifford, as well as top investors such as BlackRock, TPG (The Rise Fund), SoftBank, Glynn Capital, NewView Capital, USVP, Wing, Uncork, and more.

About the role

As a Customer Support Associate at Human Interest, you are the frontline face of the company. On a daily basis, you demonstrate your passion for helping customers maximize our retirement savings platform. You love to solve problems and are energized by challenges and the reward that comes with solving them. Customer Support Associates benefit from a developed and defined customer support career ladder which includes opportunities to grow into other roles within the organization.

What you get to do every day

• Manage a steady volume of inbound customer inquiries, primarily through phone, live chat, and email conversations
• Work cross-functionally with internal and external partners to solve customer issues
• Service a geographically diverse customer base
• Provide best in class customer service
• Work in a fast-paced evolving startup environment 
• Manage follow-ups with customers as required
• Help other areas of the organization when needed
• Manage performance to company set standards and adhere to a workforce management schedule

What you bring to the role

• 1+ years of experience in a customer facing role - i.e. customer support or account management/call center experience, preferred but not required, or commensurate college experience
• Passion for serving customers
• Strong organizational skills; you are able to juggle multiple tasks with varying deadlines and stakeholders without dropping the ball
• Ability to communicate with confidence, professionalism and empathy over the phone and through email
• You remain composed in high-stress situations and convey empathy for our customers 
• Meticulous attention to detail - rarely making typos and noticing discrepancies
• Demonstrated ability to remain highly productive and organized in an elevated-noise, open-office environment

Where you will work

• Located in our Lindon, Utah office (Monday-Thursday) with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays
• Standard Monday-Friday work schedule with no weekends or evenings
• This is a full time position 40 hours a week

Application deadline

We accept Customer Support Associate applications on an ongoing basis.

How you can grow your career at Human Interest

The Customer Support Associate role at Human Interest is an excellent entry point for someone looking to start or change their career. We do not require Customer Support Associate I candidates to have 401(k) experience. Instead, we hire and train individuals who demonstrate a passion for customer success and an eagerness to learn. 

Through ongoing training and upskilling, employees have the opportunity to progress through six steps of the CSS role. While each employee's trajectory is individualized, someone can easily progress through all steps if they are committed to their ongoing development. Each new step brings with it increasing responsibility, a better understanding of 401(k) and our product, as well as a pay increase. After working your way up through the CS Career Ladder, Customer Support Associates may be considered for more advanced roles such as account manager or enablement manager.

Why you will love working at Human Interest

Human Interest is tackling one of our country's biggest challenges - closing the retirement gap. You'll be instrumental in architecting and scaling solutions that bring financial security to employees at small and medium-sized businesses nationwide. We’ve made significant progress, but there is still growth ahead, offering you a unique opportunity to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and advance your career alongside a dedicated, mission-driven team. We value hard work and recognize that our team's contributions are key to our continued success.

Join Human Interest and make a lasting impact by shaping the future of retirement.

Our operating principles define how we work together as a team. They reflect Human Interest’s unique view on what’s important and what’s right. Documenting this core aspect of our culture helps employees make good decisions on their own. It also helps candidates considering career opportunities critically evaluate whether they will thrive at Human Interest. 

• Customer obsession: We're all about creating amazing experiences for our customers. We put their needs first and go the extra mile to make them smile.
• Long-Term Orientation: We're not just playing for today; we're building a legacy. We think big, plan strategically, and invest in our future.
• Autonomous and Accountable Teams: We trust our team members to take ownership and make smart decisions. We empower you to be your best self!
• An Escalating Bar for Talent and Performance: We're constantly raising the bar and challenging ourselves to be better. We believe in growth and continuous improvement.
• Fundamental Optimism: We see the glass as half full (and then we fill it up with more amazing ideas!). We believe in the power of positivity and the potential for greatness.

Compensation - At Human Interest, there are a number of factors that are used to determine the appropriate pay range for each position. We take into account the cost of labor for each position in various markets across the US. The base salary for this position spans $18 - $21 per hour. The salary that we offer to a new employee within this range is based on their relevant job-related skills, and experience. At Human Interest, base salary is one component of the overall Total Rewards package. All of our employees are offered a robust suite of physical, financial and mental wellness benefits.

Benefits - 

• A great 401(k) plan: Our own! Our 401(k) includes a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4% of compensation (immediately vested) and $0 plan fees
• Top-of-the-line health plans, as well as dental and vision insurance
• Competitive time off and parental leave
• Addition Wealth:  Unlimited access to digital tools, financial professionals, and a knowledge center to help you understand your equity and support your financial wellness
• Lyra: Enhanced Mental Health Support for Employees and dependents  
• Carrot: Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
• Candidly:  Student loan resource to help you and your family plan, borrow, and repay student debt
• Monthly work-from-home stipend; quarterly lifestyle stipend
• Engaging team-building experiences, ranging from virtual social events to team offsites, promoting collaboration and camaraderie.

We’re a great place to work (but don’t take our word for it) 

Here’s a list of our awards and accolades:

• Certified as a Great Place To Work® (2023-2025)
• Fortune Best Place to Work in the Bay Area (2024)
• Best Places to Work by Built In (2023-2024)
• America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes (2020-2022, 2024) 
• A Top Company by Y Combinator (2020-2023)
• Inc. Fastest Growing Companies (2021)

Human Interest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran or military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws. Employment with Human Interest is at-will, meaning either you or the company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, except as otherwise provided by law or written agreement.

We are committed to making every stage of our application process fully accessible to all individuals. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the process, please let us know at applicantaccommodations@humaninterest.com.

Protect yourself against fraud and identity theft. Apply to our open positions directly via our careers page on Greenhouse. Human Interest will never ask applicants for their financial or banking information as part of our application process. All legitimate communication will come from a @humaninterest.com email address. If you have questions, please reach out to us directly at careers@humaninterest.com

Please note Human Interest does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider resumes from vendors, including and without limitation search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We comply with CCPAguidelines.

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