Benefits Retirement Plan Specialist

SAFREST Resources is conducting a confidential search for a Law Firm client in the following city. Recognized as a leading global law firm, our client provides advisory services on significant transactions and disputes. Exceptional teams within the firm specialize in crafting and deploying creative legal strategies meticulously tailored to every matter, regardless of complexity or high stakes. The firm's work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

The position of Benefits Retirement Specialist is currently open within the Benefits Department. The primary focus of this role involves processing and performing all aspects of benefits retirement administration, along with contributing to special projects as needed. This opportunity is available across all U.S. office locations. 

This role reports to the Benefits Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Processing deduction calculations for the Retirement Plan semi-monthly and monthly contributions
• Processing Retirement Plan demographics
• Administer employee benefits; including interpreting and determining eligibility
• Keeping firms benefits materials updated, running reports to determine ACA eligibility
• Conducting Benefits New Hire orientation and Open Enrollment meeting
• Reconciling and processing various insurance plan vendor invoices for premium payments
• Performing a variety of tasks as required
• Providing day-to-day benefits administration
• Assisting with the Retirement Plan projects

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Compliance with legal requirements and knowledge of benefits laws and regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA
• Prior experience with PeopleSoft/Oracle and Microsoft applications
• Familiarity with standard practices, procedures and concepts within benefits administration
• Basic Accounting Skills required
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends, based on department needs is required

EXPERIENCE

• • Bachelors degree required
  • At least 3 years combined experience working with Retirement Plan and Employee Benefits
  • Experience in the retirement plan industry and a familiarity with the various aspects of plan administration, including trust accounting, compliance testing, contribution allocations, preparation of Form 5500 and participant distributions

Compensation & Benefits:
The annual compensation range for this position is $72-82k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.
Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.