North American Retirement Benefits Administrator - Job # 1944
Client Synopsis:
Full Scale Solutions is currently recruiting for the following position in Raleigh, NC.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
We are currently seeking a Benefits Administrator to perform plan administrator duties for all of our Client's Retirement Plans in support of the HR Service Center.

Responsibilities include:
  • Analyze, design and develop policies covering all group North American retirement plans.
  • Ensure proper funding of qualified and non-qualified retirement plans.
  • Maintain continuous review of retirement benefits to ensure equity with competitive market and current benefit trends and to meet legislative mandates and guidelines.
  • Make recommendations to senior management regarding matters related to retirement plans.
  • Coordinate selection and supervision of benefit providers, consultants, brokers, and necessary legal assistance.
  • Provides the day-to-day administration of all 401(k) and Pension Plans.
  • Ensures compliance with federal and state benefits laws and tax codes.
  • Serves as the main contact for Fidelity Investments for all 401(k) Plans.
  • Serves as the main contact for Fidelity Investments for American Meter Pension Plans.
  • Serves as the main contact for Manulife for the Canadian Meter DC Plan.
  • Interpret and explain policies, procedures and plan designs for 401(k) and Pension plans.
  • Assists participants with general plan questions: i.e., loans, hardships, withdrawals, enrollments, etc.
  • Ensures Summary Plan Descriptions are up to date and published on the company intranet.
  • Handles inbound/outbound electronic files between payroll/record keeper/actuaries on an as needed basis.
  • Coordinate the gathering of data with auditors and record keeper on testing of plans and the completion of 5500's.
  • Responsible for partnering with record keeper on amendments to plans and driving changes as appropriate.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related area and over five years of prior experience in the Benefits field-specifically 401(k) and Pension Administration.
  • Prior experience handling compliance requirements, benefits tax codes and government regulations.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with the capability of providing group presentations and written retirement materials.
  • Working knowledge and proficiency in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint is required.
  • The ability to work as a team within the HR, IT, Accounting/Finance and Legal groups on retirement issues.
  • Solidify working relationships with outside contacts which include TPA's, brokers, consultants, actuaries, auditors, etc.
  • Provide customer service to all active employee locations and retirees.
 Our Client offers exceptional benefits, great corporate culture and generous
   compensation.

 For confidential consideration please submit a resume and salary history to
   claire@fullscalesolutions.com.

 Full Scale Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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