Retirement Benefit Specialist - AZ - On Site

Distro; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Parental leave and sick leave

Job summary

Vensure Employer Solutions in Chandler, AZ, is seeking a Retirement Benefits Specialist to support the Retirement Team with plan administration, client and participant support, and compliance tasks for 401(k) MEPS/PEPS. This role partners with retirement vendors to improve processes and ensure accurate filings.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in retirement plans, ERISA knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years retirement plan experience.
• Proficiency in ERISA concepts and retirement plan operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration of retirement plans by uploading contribution files, resolving file errors, navigating retirement provider websites, and remitting payments.
• Coordinate year-end compliance testing and reporting for various 401(k) plans.
• Provide annual Form 5500 and audit support.

Education

2+ years retirement plan experience

Associate's degree or equivalent

ERISA knowledge

Strong written and oral communication skills

Willingness to learn

Tools

Prism HRIS

Job description

About Us

Vensure Employer Solutions is the largest privately held organization in the HR technology and service sector, providing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including HR/HCM technology, managed services, and global business process outsourcing (BPO). The company and its service providers collectively serve over 95,000 businesses and process over $135B in annual payroll. As a “One Employer Solution” headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Vensure helps thousands of businesses streamline and grow their operations with custom strategies that benefit both employers and employees. Find out more by visiting www.vensure.com.

Position

Retirement Benefits Specialist — responsible for assisting Vensure's Retirement Team by providing administrative support to client-sponsored retirement plans and Vensure's 401(k) Multiple Employer Plans (MEP) and Pooled Employer Plans (PEP). This role supports day-to-day operations including plan compliance, client and participant support, retirement-related payroll adjustments, and setup of new retirement plans. The Retirement Benefits Specialist partners directly with retirement vendors to resolve issues and improve plan processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with administration of retirement plans by uploading contribution files, resolving file errors, navigating retirement provider websites, and remitting payments.
• Support the Vensure MEPs and PEPs through daily administration including reviewing and approving distributions and participant loans, enrolling new participants, and correcting contribution errors.
• Communicate with internal and external customers regarding 401(k) administration, providing subject-matter expertise and support for Vensure products and services.
• Follow and create process documents to ensure consistent, accurate procedures.
• Partner with Vensure's retirement vendors to perform due diligence on MEP/PEP plans and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with multiple departments including Payroll, Client Relations, and Benefits to ensure timely administration of retirement plans.
• Coordinate year-end compliance testing and reporting for various 401(k) plans.
• Provide annual Form 5500 and audit support.
• Maintain accuracy while working with high volumes in a hyper-growth environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills
• ERISA knowledge
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to learn
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented and proactive
• Teamwork and collaboration

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of experience, skills, and education (including relevant non-traditional degree programs, certifications, or job training programs) preferred.
• 2+ years of retirement plan experience.
• Group retirement plan (MEP/PEP) experience a plus.
• Retirement-related credentials a plus (ASPPA, CEBS, etc.).
• Prism HRIS software experience a plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance: medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan: 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off: PTO, holidays, parental leave, and sick leave as required by applicable state law
• Other benefits: life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, employee assistance program (EAP), flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), identity-theft protection, critical illness, accident, cancer, and hospital protection plans, legal insurance, and pet insurance.

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