Retirement Benefits Expert

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Cary (NC); Híbrido; USD 110.000 - 165.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ABB Installation Products Inc. in Cary, NC is seeking a Retirement Benefits Manager to lead the administration, governance, and communications for retirement programs including DC, DB, and NQDC plans.

The role collaborates with Payroll, Finance, Legal, HRIS, actuaries, and trustees, ensuring accurate plan operations and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include eligibility and contribution management, governance, funding activities, and retirement communications.

Formación

• 8+ years of retirement benefits administration experience.
• In-depth knowledge of DC, DB, and nonqualified plans.
• ERISA and plan documents knowledge.
• Strong MS Excel and Office skills.
• Workday experience preferred.
• Analytical and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Administer retirement plan eligibility and participation; audit data and resolve issues.
• Monitor deferral elections, employer matching, payroll interfaces; reconcile records.
• Support ERISA compliance reviews, Form 5500, plan documents and amendments.
• Coordinate actuarial census data, valuations, and pension funding activities.
• Develop and deliver retirement communications; support rollout of new plans and education.

Conocimientos

ERISA compliance

Pension administration

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, Business

Herramientas

Workday

Microsoft Excel

HRIS

Descripción del empleo

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

Manager, Retirement

ABB is searching for a talented Retirement Benefits professional to join a business and strategy focused team!

The Retirement Benefits Expert serves as a subject matter expert for retirement plan operations and works closely with ABB's Retirement Benefits Manager, Head of Benefits Operations, Payroll, Finance, Legal, HRIS, external recordkeepers, actuaries, trustees, and third-party administrators.

This position is responsible for the administration, analysis, compliance, and operational support of the organization's retirement programs, including Defined Contribution (401(k)), Defined Benefit Pension, and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC) plans. This role supports retirement plan governance, participant experience, regulatory compliance, funding activities, vendor management, and retirement communications while ensuring accurate plan administration and operational excellence.

Candidates for this position must be able to work a hybrid schedule out of our Cary, NC office location. #LI-Hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Eligibility Administration : Administer retirement plan eligibility and participation requirements. Audit eligibility data and resolve discrepancies.
• Contribution Management : Monitor employee deferral elections and employer matching contributions. Validate contribution files and payroll interfaces. Perform and confirm payroll-to-recordkeeper reconciliations. Research errors, determine error resolution, and coordinate with payroll. Administer executive deferred compensation elections and tracking.
• Compliance & Governance : Support ERISA compliance reviews, nondiscrimination testing, Form 5500 preparation, participant notices, and Section 409A compliance. Serve as subject matter expert for retirement plan documents and SPDs, including detailed understanding of plan language, maintenance of plan documents and amendments, and maintaining historical files for plan notices, SARs, etc. Maintain compliance calendars and support audits. Perform system testing for updated configuration required for plan changes and compliance (e.g., SECURE 2.0).
• Defined Benefit Funding & Pension Administration : Monitor frequency and outcomes of death audits and address audit findings. Maintain understanding of historical pension files and research requests from former employees and retirees. Coordinate actuarial census data submissions. Support annual actuarial valuations and pension funding activities. Assist with pension liability reporting and trust administration.
• Retirement Communications : Coordinate 401(k) retirement communications and campaigns with the recordkeeper and promote through internal communication channels. Coordinate the annual nonqualified deferred compensation enrollment period. Coordinate quarterly maintenance of retirement content on ABB's internal benefits portal. Create participant education content and financial wellness messaging. Create and update presentations for onboarding newly acquired companies. Track communication effectiveness and engagement metrics.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of retirement benefits administration experience.
• In-depth knowledge of retirement plans (defined contribution, defined benefit, and nonqualified plans); DC plans and NQDC plans required; DB plans preferred.
• Understanding of benefit laws and regulations: ERISA, SPD, filing, testing, reporting, and notice requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Experience with Workday preferred.
• Critical thinking skills to investigate and resolve issues.
• Results oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks, shifting priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to lead projects and collaborate with internal and external partners to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated presentation skills.
• Prior experience with a Human Resources Information System required.
• Must maintain confidential information discreetly and protect employee privacy.
• Highly ethical, flexible, inquisitive, and logical.
• Strong customer focus.
• Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US.

What's in it for you:

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You'll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn't just matter, it moves things forward

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