Benefits Manager

Remote · Remote · Posted Oct 19, 2026

At a glance

Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale and sovereignty. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.
With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including Founders Fund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell, Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edge AI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud.
Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.

Armada is seeking a Benefits Manager to own the day-to-day operation of the company's benefits program, including enrollments, renewals, broker and carrier management, compliance, and benefits-related employee relations.
The role involves partnering closely with HR Operations, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and Global Mobility to turn complex compliance and operational requirements into a simple, reliable experience for employees.

Own benefits administration end to end by managing the full benefits lifecycle for US employees, including new hire enrollment, qualifying life events, changes, COBRA, and offboarding.
Run open enrollment by coordinating with the broker and carriers and delivering clear employee communications.
Manage brokers, carriers, and vendors as the day-to-day owner of Armada's benefits partners, holding them to service levels and supporting renewal and marketing analysis.
Keep the program compliant by maintaining compliance with US benefits requirements, including ERISA, ACA reporting, COBRA, HIPAA, Section 125, 401k audit, nondisrimination testing, and state-level mandates.
Handle benefits-related employee questions as the go-to resource for benefits questions and concerns, handling sensitive situations such as medical leave, family changes, or loss.
Partner on payroll and budget accuracy by working with Payroll and HR Operations to make sure deductions, employer contributions, and carrier feeds are accurate and reconciled every pay period.
Support benefits beyond the US by partnering with EOR providers to make sure benefits for employees outside the country are compliant with local requirements.
Build processes that scale by documenting and improving benefits processes and policies so they are clear, repeatable, and audit-ready.

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in benefits administration or Total Rewards, or a Master's degree and 3+ years of experience
Hands-on ownership of open enrollment for a US employer, ideally in a high-growth company
Working knowledge of US benefits regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and Section 125
Experience working with brokers, carriers, and vendors and holding them accountable for service quality
Proficiency with HRIS and benefits administration platforms, plus strong spreadsheet and reporting skills
Clear, empathetic communication with employees and credibility with leadership when explaining trade-offs

Exposure to international benefits through EOR providers or local entities
CEBS, CBP, or a similar benefits certification
Experience supporting a distributed workforce, including field-based or deployed employees
Experience in hardware, infrastructure, or defense technology companies