Manager, Retirement Programs

The Walt Disney Company (France); Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/long-term incentive

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Burbank, CA seeks a Manager, Retirement Programs to lead defined benefit and defined contribution plans, manage vendor relationships, and oversee system implementations. This role ensures compliance, drives operational excellence, and partners with HR and finance.

You will guide mergers, acquisitions, design changes, audits, and governance, mentoring teammates, and aligning retirement services with broader benefits programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in HR, accounting, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of Qualified and Non-Qualified Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans, including pension plans, 401(k) plans, and post- retirement medical plans.
• Provide project management and technical oversight for plan mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and design changes – including those caused by changes to federal, state or local regulations, Company match, investment funds, other Plan features, etc.
• Support annual ERISA audits, Sarbanes Oxley control reviews, compliance filings, DOL/IRS notices, plan document amendments & review, summary plan description revisions/updates, and other compliance communication activities and nondiscrimination testing.
• Assists the Senior Manager, Retirement Programs by making recommendations regarding process improvements, design simplifications, labor support, communication enhancements, etc.
• Looks for opportunities, from a plan administration perspective, to integrate retirement plan services and programs with other retirement and health & wellness programs.
• Manage internal and external systems and resources, including SAP payroll, HRIS, and vendor systems, to achieve program objectives.
• Develop meaningful relationships with team members to support their career aspirations and connect their motivations to the team's work, including continuous coaching and feedback to fuel high performance and align individual contributions with team goals.
• Create an environment where Disney values are experienced, encouraging creative problem-solving and ensuring everyone's voice is heard.

Skills

Retirement programs

Benefits administration

Vendor management

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, or related field

Tools

SAP

COGNOS

Workday

Job description

About the Role:

The Manager, Retirement Programs plays a pivotal role in managing and overseeing the Company's Qualified and Non-Qualified Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans. This position is responsible for providing project management and technical oversight for various retirement plans, including pension plans, 401(k) plans, post- retirement medical plans, and future acquisition retirement plans. As a subject matter expert, the Manager ensures compliance, drives operational excellence, and leads complex vendor system implementations, contributing to Disney's reputation as a world-class entertainment company.

Responsibilities:

As a Manager, Retirement Programs, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective management and compliance of Disney's retirement programs. This role requires a skilled and experienced professional who can lead, mentor, and solve complex problems while fostering collaboration and innovation. Your contributions will directly impact the well-being of Disney employees and align with the company's values and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee day-to-day management of Qualified and Non-Qualified Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans, including pension plans, 401(k) plans, and post- retirement medical plans.
• Provide project management and technical oversight for plan mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and design changes – including those caused by changes to federal, state or local regulations, Company match, investment funds, other Plan features, etc.
• Support annual ERISA audits, Sarbanes Oxley control reviews, compliance filings, DOL/IRS notices, plan document amendments & review, summary plan description revisions/updates, and other compliance communication activities and nondiscrimination testing.
• Assists the Senior Manager, Retirement Programs by making recommendations regarding process improvements, design simplifications, labor support, communication enhancements, etc.
• Looks for opportunities, from a plan administration perspective, to integrate retirement plan services and programs with other retirement and health & wellness programs.
• Manage internal and external systems and resources, including SAP payroll, HRIS, and vendor systems, to achieve program objectives.
• Develop meaningful relationships with team members to support their career aspirations and connect their motivations to the team's work, including continuous coaching and feedback to fuel high performance and align individual contributions with team goals.
• Create an environment where Disney values are experienced, encouraging creative problem-solving and ensuring everyone's voice is heard.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in retirement programs and benefits administration.
• Expertise in retirement plan administration, including Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data reconciliation and compliance.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment; results/action oriented
• Experience managing vendor relationships and implementing benefit administration systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and functions.
• Expert in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access); proficient in extractions from Enterprise Resource Planning systems and data warehouses, including SAP, COGNOS, and Workday.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Human Resources, Accounting, or related field

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $126,800.00 to $154,800.00 per year and in Celebration, FL is $120,700.00 to $147,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.