Human Interest
Reinventing the 401(k) — affordable and full-service for every business.

Human Interest is a full-service 401(k) provider founded in 2015, designed to make retirement benefits accessible and affordable for businesses of all sizes. It offers end-to-end plan administration, payroll integrations, and a unique (k)ickstart program that provides 3% cash back on employee contributions. The platform serves over 40,000 businesses and includes financial education tools, multilingual support, and a modern dashboard for employers and employees.
Human Interest integrates with payroll systems to automate 401(k) administration, handles compliance and reporting, and provides employees with an easy onboarding experience and investment education.
small to mid-sized business owners and HR administrators
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- Company
- Human Interest
- Launched
- 2015
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