Regional Director, Retirement Benefits

zenithamerican; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenith American Solutions seeks a Regional Director, Retirement Benefits to lead the operations for the retirement benefits practice across the assigned region, ensuring alignment with company guidelines, client needs and ERISA requirements.

You will mentor managers, collaborate with client services, manage budgets, report metrics, and represent the function at board meetings and client presentations. Travel and remote work flexibility are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field and 7 years of experience working in retirement benefits.
• Thorough knowledge of defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, 401(k) plans and benefits administration systems.
• Thorough understanding of ERISA compliance or regulatory procedures.
• Proven ability to recruit, lead and motivate a successful management team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily leadership and direction to Retirement Benefits management team.
• Represents the Retirement Benefits Operations organization in regional initiatives.
• Develops management staff through performance management and training.
• Oversees daily operations to meet client needs and regulatory requirements.
• Implements policies and procedures for efficient operations.
• Manages expenses to stay within budget.
• Partners with Client Services to resolve issues and onboarding of new clients.
• Provides regular reporting on operational metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Remote management

Budget management

Travel readiness

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Regional Director, Retirement Benefits directs operations of Retirement Benefits for assigned geographic area in accordance with Company guidelines, client needs and regulatory requirements.

\"Has minimum necessary access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) by Job Description/Role.\"

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides daily leadership and direction to Retirement Benefits management team consistent with Company values and mission.
• Participates in national organizational initiatives representing the Retirement Benefits Operations organization and assigned region.
• Develops management and supervisory staff through performance management, goal setting, training, and effective employee relations.
• Oversees the assignment, distribution, and monitoring of daily operations to ensure client needs and expectations are consistently met and that Zenith procedures and requirements are adhered to consistently.
• Implements and monitors internal systems, policies, and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations in accordance with Plan guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees the management of expenses for assigned region to ensure operations remain within budget parameters; determines and implements appropriate course correction when needed.
• Partners with Client Services to address and resolve services issues or escalations with clients.
• Partners with other departments or teams to ensure efficient and accurate implementations or onboarding of new clients.
• Provides regular reporting on operational metrics.
• Attends Board of Trustee meetings to provide retirement benefits updates as needed.
• May participate in presentations for new business or clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field and 7 years of experience working in retirement benefits.
• High school diploma and 10 years of experience working in retirement benefits.
• Five years of experience working in an operations management role.
• Thorough knowledge of defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, 401(k) plans and benefits administration systems.
• Thorough understanding of ERISA compliance or regulatory procedures.
• Professional maturity with proven success nurturing internal and external relationships.
• Proven ability to recruit, lead and motivate a successful management team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude for strategic thinking and experience executing process improvement measures.
• Strong decision-making and organizational skills, with the ability to optimize the use of all available resources and deliver on multiple priorities.
• Ability to effectively manage remote employees in diverse locations and regions.
• Must be willing to travel as business dictates.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office tools and applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a third-party administrator or Taft-Hartley environment.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working Conditions/Physical Effort

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Regular travel that may be overnight.
• May be required to work remotely.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Disability Accommodation

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal and state law, it is the policy of Zenith American Solutions to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Recruiting Department at [e-mail], and we would be happy to assist you.

Zenith American Solutions

Real People. Real Solutions. National Reach. Local Expertise.

We are currently looking for a dedicated, energetic employee with the necessary skills, initiative, and personality, along with the desire to get the most out of their working life, to help us be our best every day.

Zenith American Solutions is the largest independent Third Party Administrator in the United States and currently operates over 44 offices nationwide. The original entity of Zenith American has been in business since 1944. Our company was formed as the result of a merger between Zenith Administrators and American Benefit Plan Administrators in 2011. By combining resources, best practices and scale, the new organization is even stronger and better than before.

We believe the best way to realize our better systems for better service philosophy is to hire the best employees. We're always looking for talented individuals who share our dedication to high-quality work, exceptional service and mutual respect. If you're interested in working in an environment where people - employees and clients - really matter, consider bringing your talents to Zenith American!

We realize the importance a comprehensive benefits program to our employees and their families. As part of our total compensation package, we offer an array of benefits including health, vision, and dental coverage, a retirement savings 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO), great opportunities for growth, and much, much more!