Retirement & Pension Manager
LOCATION: New York, New York (Remote – Hybrid)
COMPENSATION: Base salary up to $170K; Competitive Performance-Based Bonus; Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Transit Program; generous Paid Time Off; Competitive 401K with firm contribution; and much more!
OVERVIEW: Seeking a highly motivated and organized Retirement & Pension Manager to provide support to the Director and Associate Director of Benefits. This role will use analytical, organizational and communication skills to manage the day-to-day operations and maintain positive collaboration with direct reports.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the process flow for administrative actions, design adaptations, program changes, and process improvements within firm benefits plans
- Organize retirement plan payments and contributions with the help of plan actuaries and trustees
- Spearhead the execution of annual audits, annual reports and government filings while collaborating with Benefit Plan auditors
- Develop and maintain subscription documents and transacts investment directions with input from the ERISA counsel and investment managers
- Ensure proper administration of COBRA and retiree medical benefits with guidance from the Health & Wellness team
- Determine and manage compliance with local, state and federal legislation related to benefits; PBGC filing, Form 5500s, Annual Funding Notices, Summary Annual Reports and others as necessary
- Ensure accurate data and pension calculations are being attributed to necessary parties
- Establish new process flows aimed at streamlining current methodologies
- Deescalate any participant concerns and handle complex transactional issues
- Provide mentorship and training to staff in order to promote a positive environment
- Share knowledge and insight with HR and staff on benefits matters
- Follow through on deliverables, provide relevant data and hit set benchmarks
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 4+ years of benefit planning experience; health, welfare, retirement and savings plans
- Workday and law firm experience preferred
- Strong computer skills; high proficiency in Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Word and MS Excel
- Able to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously, with a strong ability to prioritize, organize and work effectively with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrates good judgment in communication verbally and in writing
- Able to communicate effectively with employees at all levels, firm management, and attorneys
- Able to maintain the utmost confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Works well under pressure and in a collaborative environment
- Analytical thinker and problem solver
