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