Human Interest
Human Interest provides 401(k) retirement plans for small and medium businesses, claiming twice the average industry participation rate. The company has raised $915M and employs 898 people.
The growth story
Human Interest grew from 401 to 898 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $915M along the way, most recently a Series Unknown in October 2025.
About
Human Interest sells 401(k) plans to small and medium businesses, focusing on eliminating transaction fees and simplifying administration. Its technology handles compliance and administrative tasks for employers.
The company has grown to nearly 900 employees and raised $915M in funding. Its participation rates are double the industry average, though specific customer numbers are not disclosed.
Founders and leadership
Sales is the largest function with 228 employees, indicating a strong focus on customer acquisition. The company has a median tenure of 2 years, suggesting moderate turnover.
The Human Interest org chart
Jeff Schneble (CEO) leads 58 mapped leaders with 8 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Sales 303 (+27% YoY), Business Development 90 (+25% YoY), Operations 83 (+15% YoY), Engineering 73 (-4% YoY), Human Resources 58 (+14% YoY), Customer Success and Support 52 (+13% YoY).
Talent flow
Many employees come from payroll and HR firms like Paychex (112) and ADP (59). Alumni often move to competitors like Gusto and 401GO, or financial services firms like Voya Financial.
Most common previous employers of Human Interest staff: Paychex (112), ADP (59), TriNet (16), Paylocity (15), Wells Fargo (15), Paycor (12). Former Human Interest employees most often moved to Paychex (11), Gusto (9), 401GO (9), ADP (8), Voya Financial (6), Salesforce (5).
Alumni worth knowing
The Human Interest mafia
21 alumni have founded companies, including ODF (760 staff) and Welbe Care (98 staff). These ventures span healthcare, software, and financial services.
21Marcelo De Rada Ocampo, was Account Executive until 2017Gabe Wilson, was Software Engineer until 2023Sami Majadla, was JavaScript Consultant until 2017Denys Korolkov, was Lead Frontend Engineer until 2018Tanner Burton, was Senior Backend Engineer until 2021
Debbie Gunning, was Vice President, People until 2023
Brad Wright, was Partner Account Manager until 2023
Gretchen Jorbin, was Director Total Rewards until 2023
Elaine Adamson, was Senior Manager, People Operations and Systems until 2024
Matthew Ward, was Vice President, Development until 2022
Thomas Walichiewicz, was Senior Product Designer until 2019
Tarik C., was Customer Insights Analyst until 2022
Claudia Caporossi, CSM®, was Manager, Retirement Education until 2025
Debra Honor, was Partner Account Manager until 2023
Dylan Handy, was Account Executive until 2024
Kelly Arrington, SHRM-CP, was Partner Account Management until 2026
Rikki U., was Learning Experience Manager-Revenue Enablement until 2023
Meredith Provenzano, was Senior Director, Customer Support until 2026Hiring now
Web traffic
Traffic mix: 60% direct, 16% search, 4% social, 1% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Human Interest: Customer Service (421), Leadership (376), Sales (326), Microsoft Office (324), Microsoft Excel (279), Communication (276), Management (271), Account Management (206).
Where the team actually sits
Human Interest people are concentrated in California, United States (97), Utah, United States (37), United States (37), San Francisco Bay Area (32).
Search footprint
Human Interest attracts about 21,350 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $921K a month if bought through ads. It gained 8,005 ranking keywords and lost 7,811 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 4.30 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 4.00 / 5
- Senior management
- 3.70 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 4.00 / 5
Frequently asked
Human Interest has 898 employees as of September 2026.
Human Interest has raised $915M in total, most recently a Series Unknown round in October 2025.
Human Interest was founded in 2015 by Roger Lee.
Jeff Schneble (CEO) sits at the top of Human Interest's reporting structure, with 8 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Human Interest staff are Paychex (112 people), ADP (59 people), TriNet (16 people).
Former Human Interest employees most often move to Paychex (11), Gusto (9), 401GO (9).
At least 21 companies have a founder who previously worked at Human Interest, including ODF, Welbe Care, Terrakotta.
Human Interest attracts about 21,350 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $921K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among Human Interest staff are Customer Service, Leadership, Sales, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel.
Human Interest staff are concentrated in California, United States (97), Utah, United States (37), United States (37).
Human Interest has about 303 people in Sales, up 27% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Human Interest has about 90 people in Business Development, up 25% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 582 current and 758 former Human Interest profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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