Retirement & Pensions Manager - New York, United States - Tripoint Search

Description

• Location: New York, New York
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #651
• Salary: $150,000

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:

• Bachelors 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