Human Resources Consultant

Role: HR Consultant

Hybrid Role in San Antonio, TX

JD:

• Administer day-to-day operations of Germany pension plan, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Germany Pension Plan. Answer pension inquiries from internal and external customers regarding eligibility, calculations, and the retirement process.
• Coordinate with internal pension teams, third-party administrators, actuaries, auditors, and legal counsel to ensure accurate and compliant plan administration.
• Review and reconcile pension-related data, payroll records, contribution files, and actuarial reports.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS, DOL, and other applicable regulations, as needed.
• Support annual pension audits, census activities, notifications, actuarial valuations, nondiscrimination testing, and government filings (e.g., Form 5500).
• Maintain pension documentation, policies, communications, and required disclosures.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve compliance, and enhance employee understanding of pension benefits.
• Scan and digitize manual pension documents to establish and maintain an organized electronic filing system.
• Manage vendor relationships and invoicing.
• Initiate, coordinate, and finalize contract renewals with vendor management teams and external vendors.
• Create and update procedures as needed.
• Cross-train in other areas of Human Resources, including benefits and recruiting.