Benefits Manager, US & Canada Retirement Plans (Remote) at Crowdstrike

United States

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Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. finance, business administration, economics)
  • 5+ years of experience in benefits administration, retirement plan management, or a related field
  • Proven track record of program development, implementation, and management
  • Strong knowledge of retirement plan regulations, including ERISA and CAP guidelines
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with vendor management, vendor contracts, and financial management
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple projects
  • Experience with benefits administration software, such as ADP, Workday, or Paychex
  • Knowledge of financial planning and education principles

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage retirement plans for US and Canada employees
  • Develop and maintain retirement program enhancements to ensure competitive positioning and regulatory compliance
  • Monitor legislative changes, industry trends, and best practices to proactively recommend program modifications
  • Effectively communicate benefit programs to employees and leadership to maximize understanding and appreciation
  • Manage relationships and contracts with retirement plan vendors, consultants, and service providers
  • Develop and implement comprehensive employee education initiatives to ensure retirement programs are fully understood and appropriately valued
  • Partner with vendors and internal teams to deliver financial literacy and retirement planning education to employees
  • Provide guidance and support during open enrollment periods and new hire onboarding to maximize participation and engagement
  • Ensure operational excellence through periodic audits and systematic quality controls
  • Collaborate with HRIS, HR Business Partners, Legal, Payroll, and Finance teams to optimize system integration and program delivery
  • Budget planning, cost tracking, and invoice approval to ensure timely vendor payments
  • Prepare materials and facilitate quarterly 401(k) Committee meetings
  • Execute approved plan, investment, and provider changes
  • Ensure regulatory compliance, including plan document updates, annual nondiscrimination testing, Form 5500 filings, and audit coordination
  • Oversee plan design, compliance, and operations for Canadian retirement programs
  • Lead and maintain documentation of plan governance meetings, compliance and investment reviews with advisors and administrators
  • Ensure adherence to CAP guidelines and maintain current plan documents
  • Coordinate with advisors and administrators to review and update plan documents and membership information

Skills

Crowdstrike

Cloud-native endpoint security solutions provider

About Crowdstrike

CrowdStrike specializes in cybersecurity, focusing on protecting businesses from cyber threats through cloud-native endpoint security solutions. Their main product, the Falcon platform, includes services like Falcon Pro, which replaces traditional antivirus with next-generation antivirus that integrates threat intelligence, Falcon Insight for endpoint detection and response, and Falcon Device Control to manage connected devices. Unlike many competitors, CrowdStrike's services are subscription-based, allowing clients to choose different levels of protection based on their needs. The company serves a diverse clientele, including many Fortune 100 companies, and is recognized as a leader in the cybersecurity field, known for its effectiveness in threat detection and response.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$468MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Remote-friendly culture
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
Comprehensive health benefits + 401k plan
Paid Parental Leave, including adoption
Wellness programs
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Open offices have stocked kitchens, coffee, soda and treats

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Lumos could challenge CrowdStrike's market share.
Recovery from last year's outage may still affect customer trust and future sales.
Pressure to demonstrate ROI by 2025 could challenge CrowdStrike's financial transparency.

Differentiation

CrowdStrike's Falcon platform offers cloud-native endpoint security solutions, a key differentiator.
The company serves 44 of the Fortune 100, showcasing its strong market presence.
CrowdStrike's proactive threat hunting sets it apart in cybersecurity threat detection.

Upsides

Partnership with SonicWall opens new SMB market segment for CrowdStrike.
Recognition as a leader in ransomware prevention boosts CrowdStrike's market credibility.
Gamified learning initiatives help address cybersecurity skills gap, benefiting future talent pipeline.

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