Job Posting: Benefits Administrator – Retirement

Location: Irving, Texas
Pay: $30hr to $36hr depending on experience
Type: Contract to Hire

Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Benefits Administrator – Retirement to join our Shared Service Center. This role is crucial in managing our benefit plans and programs, including group health & welfare plans, 401(k), non-qualified retirement plans, and equity plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in benefit plan management, particularly in retirement plan compliance.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional customer service to employees, swiftly resolving work order requests to ensure high satisfaction.

• Address and resolve employee benefit issues effectively.

• Administer benefit plans and programs in adherence to local, state, and federal regulations, including ERISA, DOL, IRS, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA.

• Manage 401(k) plan and non-qualified retirement plan operations, including eligibility, contributions, loans, and distributions. Collaborate with record-keepers for contribution reconciliation and prepare necessary documentation for wire transfers.

• Support data collection and interact with auditors for annual 5500 preparation, audits, disclosure reporting, and non-discrimination testing.

• Conduct periodic audits of HRIS benefit records to ensure accuracy of premium deductions, plan eligibility, and data interfaces.

• Record all employee and HR interactions in the Ticketing tool for KPI reporting. Assist in communicating benefit programs, including annual enrollment and plan updates.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated initiative and ownership of projects.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.

• Self-motivated and proactive with a strong customer service orientation.

• Experience with ad hoc reporting, Microsoft Office, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is preferred.

Education:

• Minimum: BA/BS in Human Resources or a related field.

Experience:

• 2+ years of recent experience in benefit plan management with a focus on retirement plan compliance.

Travel:

• Limited travel may be required.

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