We are recruiting for an experienced Retirement Benefits Specialist to join one of Sacramento’s premier organizations. This onsite position is responsible for administering retirement plans to employees of a large company. Our client offers career advancement opportunities as the company continues to experience rapid growth. An attractive benefits package includes: a 401(k) plan with employer match, generous paid time off, and additional rewards. Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000 + annual bonus.

The qualified candidate will have a minimum of five years’ experience administering retirement plans and programs, ability to lead projects and possess strong knowledge of retirement and pension initiatives for large organizations. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for overall management of retirement plans; ensure that all plans are administered consistent with best practices.
• Support strategy development and focus on engaging employees in their benefits, development of benefits to meet the organization's needs, as well as maximizing efficiencies and maintaining compliance.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of existing processes, identify areas for improvement and make recommendations to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and the team member experience.
• Work with plan administrator on providing all required disclosures to plan participants.
• Proactively provides status updates to management on progress of team member cases and retirement tasks/projects.
• Review reports to resolve issues and ensure accuracy.
• Provide counseling to employees about retirement, upon request.
• Assist with the development of Total Rewards education content and campaigns.
• Prepare and provide group presentations regarding retirement plans.
• Build and maintains relationships with third-party administrators, retiree medical plan administrators, consultants, and legal advisors.
• Participant in meetings regarding retirement plan administration and plan or contract changes.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations concerning qualified retirement plans.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: 

• BA degree in Human Resources, Business or Finance required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in retirement benefit plan structure, compliance, administration, and engagement.
• Experience in broad-based compensation administration is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of defined benefit (pension) and defined contribution (401k) plans.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, IRS, and other regulatory requirements related to retirement plans.
• Proficiency in HR systems (Oracle HCM or similar) and Microsoft Office. 
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills; an ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders, externally and within the organization.
• Ability and willingness to multi-task and manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented while also focusing on the big picture.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.   
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.