Pension Plan Manager

TIC Midwest, LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Voluntary Life insurance

Paid jury duty

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TIC Midwest, LLC is seeking a Pension Plan Manager to lead the administration, design, and regulatory compliance of client pension programs. The role requires coordinating with legal teams, auditors, and benefit consultants to ensure plans meet Taft-Hartley and IRS guidelines.

Responsibilities include stakeholder communication, audits, and insightful pension data analysis. Travel for client meetings and ongoing regulatory updates are expected to maintain plan integrity and participant outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, Finance or related field, or equivalent benefits experience.
• Proven experience managing pension plans or retirement benefits.
• Familiarity with Taft-Hartley, ERISA, HR law and regulatory reporting.
• Strong data analysis skills to interpret pension data and derive insights.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for reporting.
• Excellent communication to explain pension concepts clearly.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Negotiation skills for vendor management related to HR systems or pension consultants.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end administration of pension plans, including design and compliance.
• Follow Taft-Hartley, ERISA and IRS guidelines.
• Collaborate with legal teams to review contracts and plan documents.
• Coordinate with legal counsel to ensure plan administration meets standards.
• Attend client meetings online and in person.
• Assist with audits and regulatory reports to agencies like DOL or IRS.
• Provide guidance on benefits administration related to pensions and other benefits.
• Support participant orientation and training on pension features.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and communicate complex pension details clearly.
• Stay updated on pension regulations affecting plans (HIPAA/Medicare).

Skills

Data analysis

Regulatory reporting

Communication skills

Vendor management

HR systems knowledge

ERISA familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Advanced certifications preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Regulatory reporting systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Pension Plan Manager to help with the administration and strategic management of our client's pension plans. In this vital role, you will oversee the design, implementation, and ongoing compliance of pension programs, ensuring they meet regulatory standards while aligning with the Fund's goals. Your expertise in HR systems, benefits administration, and regulatory reporting will drive the success of our client's retirement offerings. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence participants' retirement benefits positively while maintaining good customer relations with our clients and meeting rigorous legal and financial standards.

Duties

• Manage the end-to-end administration of pension plans, including plan design, compliance, and communication with stakeholders (Benefit Managers, Fund Attorneys, etc.).
• Follow Taft-Hartley, ERISA and IRS guidelines.
• Collaborate with legal teams to review contracts and ensure pension plan is administered according to plan documents.
• Coordinate with legal counsel to ensure plan administration meets legal standards.
• Attend client meetings online and in person.
• Assist with regular audits of pension data for accuracy and compliance to help prepare regulatory reports for agencies such as the Department of Labor or IRS.
• Provide guidance on benefits administration related to pensions, health insurance knowledge, and other employee benefits programs.
• Support participant orientation sessions regarding retirement options and conduct training on pension plan features.
• Handle confidential information with utmost discretion while communicating complex pension details clearly to clients.
• Stay updated on changes in pension field and relevant regulations such as HIPAA or Medicare requirements affecting pension plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or related field OR equivalent experience in the benefits field; advanced certifications preferred.
• Proven experience managing pension plans or retirement benefits.
• Familiarity with Taft-Hartley, employment & labor law, HR legal compliance, ERISA regulations, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Excellent data analysis skills to interpret complex pension data and generate actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting purposes.
• Exceptional communication skills to explain technical pension concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly while maintaining high levels of professionalism.
• Strong negotiation skills for vendor management related to HR systems support or external pension consultants.

Join us as a Pension Plan Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping our clients' participants futures through innovative retirement solutions! We are committed to fostering an environment where your expertise can thrive while making a meaningful impact on participants' lives.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 100% Employer paid Life insurance
• 100% Employer paid AD&D insurance
• 100% Employer paid Short Term Disability
• 100% Employer paid Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person and travel required

Company Description

TIC provides consulting and administration of plan design, funding, eligibility testing, claim adjudication, benefit payment, FASB ASC 965 (formerly SOP 92-6), COBRA, HIPAA, SPD's, QMCSO's or QDRO's will welcome the comprehensive service solutions available at TIC Midwest, LLC.

TIC is an independent full service company that specializes in the administration and communication of employee benefit plans.

TIC has been in business since 1951. We have clients throughout the Midwest that are served from three TIC office locations. From the beginning, we have offered services to the multiemployer benefit plan industry. Many of the multiemployer plans operating today were designed and established by us. We are familiar with the special challenges of Taft-Hartley plans and the collective bargaining process.

We are proud of the long-term relationship we have with our clients. We are also proud of our staff which includes administrators, consultants, computer specialists, and accountants - many with advanced degrees and certifications.

TIC is a long-time member of the International