Compensation & Benefits Professional

Your Key Responsibilities

Primary responsilbiltity would be the U.S. 401(k) Plan:

• • Oversee all operational, compliance, and governance activities
  • Manage plan administration end-to-end, including:
    • Eligibility, enrollments & contributions
    • Perform routine audits & act as key resource in HRS/payroll and vendor testing 
    • Collaborate with recordkeepers, financial advisors, HR teams, and payroll to resolve issues and improve plan operations
    • Respond to participant inquiries with clarity, empathy, and accuracy
    • Annual compliance testing (ADP/ACP, top-heavy, coverage, nondiscrimination)
    • Form 5500 preparation and coordination with auditors and service providers
  • Deliver and/or coordinate workshops, webinars, and written materials to improve financial literacy and retirement preparedness
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including ERISA, IRS, DOL, SECURE Act, etc.
  • Act as a key liaison with third-party administrators, recordkeepers, trustees, investment advisors, and legal counsel
  • Support the Retirement Committee by:
    • Preparing materials, reports, and analyses
    • Assisting with fiduciary governance, documentation, and review of meeting minutes
    • Supporting investment lineup monitoring and fee benchmarking
  • Oversee plan amendments, vendor changes, and major initiatives such as:
    • Plan redesigns
    • Mergers and acquisitions
    • System conversions
    • Regulatory or legislative changes
  • Drive continuous improvement in plan operations, participant experience, and risk management

Provide a support role for international Defined Contribution Plans (Canada, Mexico and South America), as needed

• • • Coordinate with local HR, payroll, finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate administration and compliance with local regulations
    • Assist with vendor oversight, data reviews, and operational issue resolution

Support the ongoing administration of frozen defined benefit plans in the United States and Canada

• • Coordinate with actuaries, administrators, and auditors on:
    • Annual valuations
    • Funding requirements
    • Regulatory filings
    • Participant inquiries related to frozen benefits

Your Qualifications

Required:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field
  • 3 - 5 years of progressive experience administering U.S. defined contribution retirement plans
  • Deep hands-on expertise with large, complex 401(k) plans (preferably $500M+ in assets)
  • Experience with benefits administration systems or recordkeeping platforms
  • Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
  • Strong working knowledge of:
    • ERISA
    • IRS and DOL regulations
    • Compliance testing and Form 5500 filings
  • Proven experience working with plan committees and senior stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple vendors and complex initiatives
  • External applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employment visa or other sponsorship 

Preferred:

• • • Experience supporting international defined contribution plans, particularly in Canada and/or Mexico
    • Knowledge of U.S. and Canadian defined benefit plans, including frozen plan administration and termination
    • Professional certifications such as CEBS, QPA, QKA, CRPS or CFA
    • Experience in a multinational or publicly traded organization