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401(k) solution for HR professionals

Simplify your retirement plan administration.

Reduce administrative burden, tedious manual entry, and compliance liability with a simple, fully automated 401(k) partner that employers and employees love.

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See how Human Interest simplifies 401(k)s for HR teams

Discover why retirement plans are the most-wanted benefit after health insurance,1 and how our modern platform frees up your team's time.

Upgrade to a modern retirement experience

Outdated 401(k) systems force HR teams to manually manage tedious benefits tasks, legal exposure, and unpredictable costs. Human Interest replaces legacy complexity with smart automation and fiduciary support, giving you time back to focus on your employees.


The old wayHuman Interest
(The new standard)
Manual data entry: Paper processing and tedious, repetitive payroll reconciliation.No-touch integration: Automatic sync with 600+ payroll providers.2
Transaction fees: Hidden charges burdened on plans and participants.Transparent pricing: Clear, upfront costs with zero transaction fees.3
Full compliance liability: HR teams shoulder the entire fiduciary burden and ERISA compliance risks alone.Built-in 3(16) protection: Human Interest acts as a fiduciary, reducing your liability and protecting your business.4
Lack of support: Slow response times and a lack of accountability when issues arise.Guaranteed support: Fast, reliable support backed by our money-back Customer Experience Guarantee.5

Key benefits built for HR teams:

75+ hours saved annually

We can help customers save a significant 75+ hours annually across 401(k) administration and payroll processing, which can equal $7,500 in savings.6

Compliance Guarantee

Get true peace of mind that your plan’s compliance requirements are handled with less stress and surprises for you.7

Large plan Audit Relief®

We cover the cost of the independent audit required for plans with 100+ participants.8

Price Match Guarantee

We will match the total cost of any verified offer from a competing retirement plan provider.9

High-impact talent & engagement tool

Attract top talent and drive participation with custom plan designs, automated onboarding, and accessible employee management tools.

Get simple, predictable pricing with zero transaction fees*

Human Interest reduces your workload, lowers your compliance risk, and helps you save money.

Monthly pricing starting at only:

$80

base fee

+
$5

per eligible employee

See pricing

A one-time setup fee of $499 may apply. A monthly investment advisory fee is paid to Human Interest Advisors (HIA) of 0.01% of plan assets when HIA acts as a 3(38) fiduciary, or 0.018% when acting as a 3(21) fiduciary. A separate fee for recordkeeping services and custody-related expenses is paid to Human Interest Inc. (HII) of 0.05% of plan assets. Asset-based fees are deducted monthly from the employee’s account according to the HII Terms of Service and HIA Terms of Service. All prices are exclusive of applicable taxes. If the plan sponsor elects to hire an external investment advisor, the plan sponsor will pay such advisor as agreed between the plan sponsor and advisor. An automatic rollover feature is available as an optional add-on to all plans for +$10/mo. With this feature, terminated employees with low balances are automatically rolled into an IRA.

*Applies to all transaction types. For non-rollover distributions, shipping and handling fees may apply to requests for check issuance and delivery.

Resources for HR professionals

State mandate hub

Many states have passed legislation mandating retirement benefits. What’s required in yours? Here's the latest on state-sponsored plans.

Learn more about state mandates

SECURE Act tax credits

Passed in 2019, the SECURE Act increased incentives for small businesses to offer retirement plans.

Read about the latest updates

Complimentary benchmarking

Transitioning plans? Benchmark your current 401(k) fees and features against industry standards.

Learn more

Ready to simplify your benefits administration?

Offer a modern 401(k) that your HR team can manage effortlessly and your employees will love.

Notes

2

Refer to https://humaninterest.com/payrolls/ for a list of integrated payroll providers.

3

Applies to all transaction types. Shipping and handling fees may apply to requests for check issuance and delivery.

4

Human Interest's 3(16) Fiduciary Services are included in Human Interest's Complete and Concierge plans and subject to the Terms of Service.

6

Actual cost savings may differ. Human Interest internal data as of February 28, 2025. Calculations are based on customer information, including 50 hours of 401(k) administration management per year and one hour of payroll management per pay cycle at a $100 per hour rate.

7

Terms and conditions apply. See if your plan qualifies.

8

Audit Relief is available to eligible Human Interest customers. Customer must opt in for each Plan Year, and the credit accrues monthly from the month they opt in, so the earlier they opt in, the larger their credit. The Plan must be on a Concierge service package, use an eligible Human Interest payroll integration, and use an Auditor available through Human Interest's marketplace and PartnerConnect. The credit equals the lesser of the amount accrued or the Auditor's invoice and may be used only for that Plan Year's audit fees. Human Interest may modify or withdraw this offer at any time. Additional terms, conditions, and limitations apply. See Terms.

9

Our Price Match Guarantee is available on all plans. See terms and conditions.