Job Description

Full-time, fully remote position in retirement benefits administration, regularly working 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Wonderful working environment with opportunity for growth. This position is full-time, salaried, and exempt.

Duties

• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships by providing support to a group of retirement plans through knowledge, expertise and customer care to all clients taking into account the client segmentation as determined by NBS.
• Oversee a variety of compliance tasks relating to ERISA retirement plans
• Develop and promote plan sponsor, advisor, and investment provider relationships
• Coordinate needs of investment providers, plan sponsors, participants, and advisors. Consult with plan sponsors or advisors concerning regulatory, operational, and service aspects of retirement plans
• Manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines at the same time
• Understand and ensure retirement plans meet all regulatory and compliance requirements as established by the IRS and DOL
• Coordinate plan needs with other teams to ensure timely and accurate completion and responses
• Coordinate support for plan sponsors during IRS audits or DOL investigations
• Monitor ERISA plan documents for adherence to applicable rules and regulations
• Attend and facilitate team, department, and company trainings
• Must gain extensive knowledge of retirement plans through certification within 1 year of accepting this position; maintain QKA designation once obtained
• Some travel may be required, possibly overnight
• Actively contribute to a positive team environment
• Must meet or exceed required level of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in all measured areas
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Vice President

Qualifications

• Must have experience with MEP and PEP plans
• Have excellent customer relation skills including the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships
• Must be able to understand and advise on cash balance plan topics and issues
• Ability to communicate clearly with actuary partners and clients
• Has knowledge of PBGC process
• Be highly attentive to detail and accuracy of work and maintain an organized approach to duties and responsibilities
• Personable, highly motivated, hardworking and positive attitude
• Be well-organized and self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Be professional and articulate in both verbal and written communication
• Have strong computer skills including typing, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Be able to comprehend and interpret IRS and DOL regulations
• Work well within a team

Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree or work equivalent required. 1 year retirement plan administration experience is required. QPA Credential is preferred.

Physical Requirements - This position requires the employee to be seated the majority of the work time.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work for the designated position. The statements are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment, do not eliminate your "at-will" status in anyway, and are subject to change at the discretion of National Benefit Services, LLC.

Regular Business hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Salaried employees are expected to be available during regular business hours.