Director, Retirement Programs & Strategy

Abbott; United States; Presencial; USD 149 000 - 299 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Training and career development

Financial security through competitive

Health care and well-being programs

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings with company

Community involvement

Resumo da oferta

Abbott is seeking a Director of Retirement Plans to lead the strategy, governance, and administration of U.S. and Puerto Rico retirement programs.

You will shape plan design, ensure compliance, and partner with Finance, Legal, Payroll, and external providers to support employees and retirees. The role oversees defined benefit, defined contribution, and student loan programs, manages vendor relations, and drives continuous improvement while aligning with Abbott’s total rewards philosophy.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or relevant professional certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in retirement, benefits, or related fields, including leadership responsibility in a large, complex organization.
• Fortune 500 experience preferred.
• Experience managing retirement programs, external vendors, consultants, and cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
• Experience leading retirement plan vendor evaluations, RFPs, implementations, and ongoing governance processes.
• Experience supporting retirement-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, integrations, or other significant organizational changes.
• Strong knowledge of defined benefit and defined contribution plans, including applicable U.S. and Puerto Rico regulatory requirements.
• Proven analytical, project management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to lead complex initiatives and engage senior leader.
• Strategic leadership across functions to advance Abbott’s retirement strategy.

Responsabilidades

• Lead retirement plan strategy, design, governance, and compliance for U.S. and Puerto Rico retirement programs.
• Monitor legislative, market, and business developments and recommend program enhancements.
• Support audits, actuarial valuations, and retirement plan integration activities related to M&A transactions.
• Lead retirement plan vendor selection processes, including RFPs, contract negotiations, transitions, and implementation activities.
• Oversee administration of defined benefit, defined contribution, and student loan repayment programs.
• Ensure effective plan operations, vendor performance, regulatory compliance, and participant experience.
• Resolve complex administrative, regulatory, and participant matters.
• Manage relationships with external providers, consultants, and key internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary retirement subject matter expert, influencing decisions across functions and leadership levels.
• Direct retirement communications, education, and engagement strategies for employees and retirees.
• Lead and develop the retirement plans team while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Oversee retirement program financial performance, pension funding activities, budgets, and risk management controls.
• Responsible for retirement programs supporting approximately 42,000 U.S. employees, 1,500 Puerto Rico employees, and 38,000 retirees.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Abbott is seeking a Director of Retirement Plans to lead the strategy, governance, and administration of U.S. and Puerto Rico retirement programs.

You will shape plan design, ensure compliance, and partner with Finance, Legal, Payroll, and external providers to support employees and retirees. The role oversees defined benefit, defined contribution, and student loan programs, manages vendor relations, and drives continuous improvement while aligning with Abbott’s total rewards philosophy.