Manager / Sr Manager, Retirement Benefits

Graham Holdings Company; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Holdings Company is seeking a Manager of Retirement Benefits to oversee retirement benefits programs. This role involves strategic planning, compliance, vendor management, and employee communication relating to retirement benefits, demanding strong analytical skills and over 10 years of experience in the field.

Benefits

Two Retirement Plans: Company Contribution Plan & 401(k)

4 weeks’ vacation to start; 5 weeks @ 5 years

PTO, including Paid Family Leave

Employee discounts and deals

Short and Long-term Disability

Life and accident insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in retirement benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, IRS, and DOL regulations.
• 3-5 years managing defined contribution and benefit plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement retirement benefits strategies.
• Manage administration of retirement plans including 401(k) and defined benefit plans.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS, and DOL regulations.

Skills

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, finance, or business administration

Tools

HRIS

Benefits administration systems

MS Excel

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Department: Human Resources

Overview:

Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC), headquartered in Arlington, VA., is a publicly traded, diversified holding company with operations across multiple industry sectors including media, education, manufacturing, e-commerce, technology, automotive, healthcare, and other emerging operations. Graham Holdings Company delivers quality products and services to today’s students, viewers, customers, patients, and advertisers. What unites our Company is a commitment to excellence across all of our business lines.

Visit our company website at www.ghco.com, for additional information.

Job Summary

As part of the Graham Holdings Retirement team, the Manager of Retirement Benefits is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's retirement benefits programs. This includes strategic planning, benefit implementations, plan administration, compliance, vendor management, communication with employees regarding retirement benefits, and helping to manage the workload across the team. The manager ensures that the company’s retirement benefits programs are competitive, compliant with all regulations, and aligned with the organization’s overall business strategy. We are seeking a qualified professional to join our team as a Manager or Senior Manager. The title and level will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

● Develop and implement retirement benefits strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.

● Manage the administration of retirement plans, including 401(k), defined benefit plans, and other retirement savings programs.

● Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including ERISA, IRS, and DOL guidelines.

● Oversee vendor relationships, including external ERISA counsel, record keepers, actuaries, and consultants.

● Develop and deliver employee communication and education programs regarding retirement benefits.

● Analyze market trends and benchmarking data to ensure the competitiveness of the retirement benefits programs.

● Prepare and manage the retirement benefits budget.

● Coordinate, oversee, and record minutes of retirement committee meetings.

● Lead and mentor a team of retirement benefits professionals.

● Work closely with HR, legal, treasury, and finance departments to ensure seamless integration of retirement benefits with other company programs.

● Develop and maintain relationships with HR personnel across the company’s various business units.

Required Skills and Qualifications

● A bachelor’s degree in human resources, finance, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.

● 10+ years of experience in retirement benefits administration.

● Strong knowledge of ERISA, IRS, and DOL regulations.

● 3-5 years of experience managing DC and DB plans.

● Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

● Experience with vendor management, implementations, and contract negotiation.

● Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration systems.

● Excellent communication and presentation skills.

● Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with team members and multiple stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

● Solid knowledge of and proficiency with Google applications, including Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Drive, and MS applications, including the ability to use Excel and its tools/formulas for handling large data sets.

● Experience with developing and implementing retirement benefits strategies, and preparing and managing retirement benefits budgets.

● Ability to work independently and maintain discretion when working with confidential information.

Preferred Skills

● Professional certifications such as CEBS, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP are a plus.

● Understanding of AI platforms and tools is a plus.

● Ability to lead and mentor a team of benefits professionals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, functions, and tasks required of an individual assigned to this job.

Work Location

The Company’s office is in Arlington, Virginia. A local hybrid structure is preferred, with work performed through a combination of remote and in-office, based on the demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences; however, this candidate would be required to be in the office for a significant portion of the employee’s ramp period, as well as periodic company-wide meetings and strategic planning sessions on an ongoing basis.

Our People and Culture:

At Graham Holdings Company, we are committed to being an exceptional place for people to work with a strong commitment to an inclusive, fair, and respectful environment. We operate on the basis of mutual respect for all employees and insist on the highest ethical and professional conduct. Developing challenging careers is an important objective of the Company. We benefit from having many different kinds of business operations, offering a variety of growth opportunities within one corporate family. The Company also recognizes the importance of striking a balance between work and home life.

Graham Holdings Company and its family of businesses provide its employees with the benefits they need to take care of themselves and their families. Our benefits are comprehensive and support employees’ health, finances, and life:

● Two Retirement Plans: Company Contribution Plan & 401(k)

○ pension fully funded by the company, 8% at hire, 10% contribution at 10 years

○ 401(k): employees may make their own pre-tax, after-tax, or Roth contributions

● 3 Medical plans

● Life and accident insurance

● Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account

● PTO, including 4 weeks’ vacation to start; 5 weeks @ 5 years

● Paid Family leave as well as Short and Long-term Disability

● Adoption assistance

● Employee discounts, deals, and more

● In addition, we provide a wide range of wellness support services to participating employees; many at no cost.

Visit our candidate benefits site at https://sites.google.com/ghco.com/gh-benefits-home

Interested in applying? Submit your resume: to [e-mail]. We look forward to connecting with you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, military service or protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other legally protected characteristic protected by applicable law.

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