Role: HR Consultant

Hybrid Role in San Antonio TX

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HR Consultant Pension Administration

Overview

The HR Consultant will be responsible for the daily administration, compliance, and governance of the Germany and United Kingdom pension programs while also supporting additional Human Resources functions and initiatives. This role ensures accurate pension plan management, responds to pension and retirement-related inquiries via email and phone, and partners with internal and external stakeholders and vendors to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and knowledgeable in pension regulations. Experience with financial reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer day-to-day operations of the Germany pension plan, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Germany Pension Plan, responding to pension inquiries from internal and external customers regarding eligibility, benefit calculations, and the retirement process.

• Coordinate with internal pension teams, third-party administrators, actuaries, auditors, and legal counsel to ensure accurate and compliant pension plan administration.

• Review and reconcile pension-related data, payroll records, contribution files, and actuarial reports.

• Monitor and support compliance with ERISA, IRS, DOL, and other applicable regulations, as required.

• Support annual pension audits, census activities, employee notifications, actuarial valuations, nondiscrimination testing, and government filings (e.g., Form 5500).

• Maintain pension documentation, policies, employee communications, and required disclosures.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve compliance, and enhance employee understanding of pension benefits.

• Scan and digitize pension documents to establish and maintain an organized electronic filing system.

• Manage vendor relationships and process invoices.

• Initiate, coordinate, and finalize contract renewals with vendor management teams and external vendors.

• Create and update standard operating procedures as needed.

• Cross-train and provide support in other Human Resources functions, including benefits, recruiting, and related areas.

Required Skills

• 3 5 years of experience in pension administration with a background in Human Resources.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HRIS systems.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

• Experience with U.S. retirement plans.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Strong knowledge of ERISA, IRS regulations, retirement plan compliance, and reporting requirements.

• Experience administering international pension plans.

• Experience working with actuaries, auditors, legal counsel, and third-party administrators.

• Background in financial reporting or audit coordination.