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WTW · 1 day ago

Pension Outsourcing Benefits Project Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $105K/yr

5+ years exp

WTW is a leader in the defined benefit outsourcing business, and they are seeking a Pension Outsourcing Benefits Project Manager. In this role, you will perform a wide variety of defined benefit plan administration services for clients, manage special projects, and mentor junior colleagues.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyInsuranceMedicalService Industry

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as primary client contact for out-of-scope work and manage client conversations for change orders and special projects

Manage projects of moderate complexity serving

Ensure progress against established budgets, timelines and quality standards

Support the administrative team to define and develop administrative processes and procedures. Increase efficiency within client teams by identifying ways to improve processes

Raise issues as appropriate to senior leaders on the client team

Employ WTW’s Excellence tools and concepts to ensure efficient and quality output/service delivery

Attend client meetings, consult with the client and the other internal consultants/managers on our administration standards and best practices

Lead the consulting internally and externally for out-of-scope delivery of administrative procedures ensuring they effectively meet the needs of our administrative responsibilities and align with our excellence and administration standards

Determine impact of administration enhancements and support teams on the transition to ongoing activities

Mentor colleagues on all aspects of administration

Adhere to plan documents and government regulations in administering plans

Develop, train and provide feedback to team members

Qualification

Defined benefit plan administrationPension administration projectsClient managementHRIS/payroll system integrationAnalytical problem-solvingInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational abilitiesFlexibility

Required

5+ years of experience in administration of defined benefit plans, preferably gained in a benefits consulting environment

Experience consulting on pension administration projects and/or systems, including interaction of data, software, administration outputs, and processes in accordance with plan provisions, Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, and other legal regulations

Solid understanding of pension and broader benefit plan design

Functional or industry knowledge/experience in the application of technology to solve human resource needs such as HRIS/payroll system integration, pension plan administration, health and welfare plan administration, employee self-service and pension payroll administration

Ability to work on a multifaceted team (administration, technology and service center) with competing projects, deliverables and priorities, including client implementations and one-time special project work

Strong interpersonal and client management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical, integrative, problem-solving and project management skills

Strong organizational abilities and flexibility to work in a performance driven environment

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, benefits administration, or related field

Preferred

CEBS designation or actuarial training a plus

Benefits

Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)

Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off

Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). Certain senior level roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.