Retirement Plan Administrator jobs in United States
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Gallagher · 4 hours ago

Retirement Plan Administrator

Gallagher Benefit Services is a trusted partner for organizations navigating important people decisions. The Retirement Plan Administrator is responsible for managing and administering corporate 401(k) plans, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while providing support and consultation to clients.

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Responsibilities

Consult with clients on initial plan design to ensure alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements
Prepare and maintain plan documents, including Summary Plan Descriptions for participants and beneficiaries
Monitor ongoing compliance with plan rules and federal regulations, including ERISA and IRS guidelines
Approve and process plan transactions, such as loans, distributions, and rollovers
Conduct annual discrimination testing (e.g., ADP/ACP, top-heavy) and support audit preparation
File required compliance documents, including Form 5500, Safe Harbor notices, and Form 1099-R
Coordinate with recordkeepers and custodians to ensure accurate and timely plan operations
Respond to client inquiries regarding plan features, compliance, and participant transactions
Track and reconcile plan contributions and ensure timely remittance and reporting
Assist with plan amendments and terminations, ensuring proper documentation and compliance
Support client onboarding and training for new plan sponsors or changes in plan design

Qualification

Retirement plan administrationRelius administration softwareMicrosoft Office SuiteCompliance reportingAnalytical skillsIndustry certification (ASPPA)Communication skillsTime managementDetail-oriented

Required

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in retirement plan administration, with a focus on 401(k) plans
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, for data analysis and compliance reporting
Experience using Relius administration software to manage plan operations and documentation
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly

Preferred

Industry certification such as ASPPA preferred
Some experience supervising or mentoring others

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program
And more...

Company

Gallagher

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Gallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$9.7B
2024-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $8.5B
2023-06-22Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
1984-06-29IPO

Leadership Team

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Alec Herring
Area Senior Vice President
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Mark Gresser
Executive Vice President
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