Remote Retirement Benefits Leader

Newell Brands; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 84,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands seeks a Lead, Retirement Benefits to drive operational leadership across retirement programs and employee financial wellbeing. This role partners with Total Rewards leadership to set governance standards, optimize plan administration, and oversee fiduciary responsibilities.

Responsibilities include governance, vendor management, and cross-functional engagement to improve retirement readiness and education. Remote position within the US; reports to Director, Benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience in retirement benefits or employee benefits.
• Strong knowledge of defined contribution plans, ERISA, and fiduciary requirements.
• Experience leading retirement plan operations, governance, compliance, and vendor management.
• Experience developing and executing employee financial wellbeing and retirement readiness strategies with measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end retirement plan administration and governance.
• Own relationships with recordkeepers, trustees, actuaries, and consultants; monitor performance and fees.
• Manage annual compliance activities, including nondiscrimination testing and government filings.
• Develop and communicate the financial wellbeing strategy and retirement education initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Tools

HRIS

Payroll interfaces

Retirement recordkeeping platforms

Business intelligence

Dashboard tools

Job description

Newell Brands seeks a Lead, Retirement Benefits to drive operational leadership across retirement programs and employee financial wellbeing. This role partners with Total Rewards leadership to set governance standards, optimize plan administration, and oversee fiduciary responsibilities.

Responsibilities include governance, vendor management, and cross-functional engagement to improve retirement readiness and education. Remote position within the US; reports to Director, Benefits.