Retirement Benefits Administrator

Sunkist Growers is seeking a knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and employee-focused professional to join our team as a Retirement Benefits Administrator.

Founded in 1893, Sunkist Growers, Inc. is one of the most recognized and trusted brands in the agriculture industry. As a grower-owned cooperative with more than 130 years of history, Sunkist is built on innovation, collaboration, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. Our employees play a critical role in supporting that legacy every day.

This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about retirement plan administration, employee support, compliance, and delivering a high level of service to participants and stakeholders.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

• Administer retirement benefit programs, including 401(k) and pension plans

• Serve as a primary point of contact for active employees, retirees, and beneficiaries

• Conduct retirement consultations and explain plan provisions and distribution options

• Coordinate with trustees, auditors, actuaries, recordkeepers, and external vendors

• Support retirement plan audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory initiatives

• Prepare participant communications, notices, and benefit correspondence

• Reconcile retirement benefit distributions and maintain accurate participant records

• Partner closely with Payroll, HR Operations, Finance, and affiliated business units

• Assist with process improvements and ongoing retirement plan projects

🔹Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to handle highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Knowledge of retirement plan administration and ERISA regulations preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred

• QKA or Certified Benefits Professional certification is a plus

Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills required.

🔹 Why Join Sunkist?

At Sunkist, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating an environment that supports professional growth, collaboration, and long-term success.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

✔ Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance

✔ 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Match

✔ Paid Holidays & Vacation

✔ Health Care & Dependent Care Spending Accounts

✔ Educational Assistance & Professional Development Opportunities

✔ Internal & External Training Programs

If you are looking to join an organization with a strong culture, collaborative environment, and long-standing reputation for excellence, we encourage you to apply.

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates, in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between Fruit Growers Supply and its employees.

Sunkist is an equal opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are open to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, immigration status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. AAP/