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Recology · 2 weeks ago

Senior Retirement Plan Specialist

Sparks, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Recology is an ecologically innovative company committed to protecting the environment and sustaining communities. The Senior Retirement Plan Specialist will support multiple retirement plans, function as an HR systems administrator, and ensure plan compliance while providing superior customer service to employees across various operating companies.

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Responsibilities

Assists the Retirement Benefits Program Manager in administering multiple retirement plans (Defined Benefit Pension, 401K and Employee Stock Ownership Plans) including enrollment, tracking, and reporting

Functions as an approachable first point of contact for employee owners as well as retirees to answer and respond to questions and requests via telephone, email, and text communication. Researches and provides information to participants verbally or in written format in a timely manner

Administers, researches, analyzes, and resolves issues employees are experiencing with their retirement plan

Assists with processing payments and deposits to and from the pension trust and maintains plan expense spreadsheets

Assists with monthly and annual reconciling of multiple retirement plan trusts

Runs eligibility files for third party administrators and is responsible for researching and answering inquiries from third party administrators regarding data integrity including root cause analysis. Works with IT team to test and update files to ensure that correct data is being reported

Tracks and reports data for multi-employer pension and 401(k) plans for participating Recology employees which includes detailed review of multiple vendors files to ensure ongoing data is correct and complete

May assist with annual governmental reporting relating to retirement benefits such as the Form 5500, Form 8955-SSA, and the annual PBGC report

Assists with providing annual benefit plan auditors with data requests, completing reconciliations, and answering questions regarding administration of plans

Assists in creating and maintaining written documentation in relation to the HRIS systems including making recommendations to streamline and automate HRIS processes and proactively anticipate issues

Collaborates with payroll on various items including payroll deferrals, compensation totals, and troubleshooting issues

Creates reports and queries for data requests, and when needed, assists other team members with report requests

May assist with reviewing, updating, and/or coordinating the distribution of summary plan descriptions and benefit description booklets for employees and retirees

Assists with the development, implementation, and coordinating mass mail/email campaign of benefit communication materials, including legally required notices and employee presentations

May coordinate and travel to conduct employee benefit related meetings or fairs

Works on Human Resources and Benefits-related projects in conjunction with other team members

Maintains appropriate links/contact information on HR and vendor portals to ensure participants receive the correct information

Travel may be required for meetings and/or site visits

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Benefit plan administrationHRIS System experienceAnalytical math skillsJD EdwardsOracle FusionAdvanced Excel skillsCertified Employee Benefits SpecialistCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsConfidentiality

Required

Minimum three years related experience in benefit plan administration

Technical and professional principles, practices, laws, applications and programs in position related area (e.g., JD Edwards, Oracle Fusion, benefits operations, and benefit laws such as ERISA, PPA, SECURE ACT, CARES, COBRA, HIPAA)

Strong analytical math skills to determine benefits, payments, and perform statistical analyses of benefit plans

Demonstrates accountability for tasks and duties assigned to them

Prove ability to effectively and efficiently work with and analyze large amounts of data

Ability to understands, interpret, and follow technical documents

Proven ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information

HRIS System and query report (e.g., Hubble) experience

Computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications and advanced Excel skills