Retirement & Executive Benefits Manager

HDR, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks an experienced Retirement & Executive Benefits Manager to lead HDR's retirement and executive benefit programs, including the 401(k) plan, ESOP, and nonqualified deferred compensation.

The role requires strategic governance, regulatory compliance, and strong collaboration with internal partners and external providers. Responsibilities include overseeing plan administration, staff leadership, and ensuring fiduciary controls while guiding plan design changes and communications to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent related work experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience administering retirement and equity projects/programs.
• Strong Excel skills; proficient in PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and vendors.
• Understanding of employee ownership culture.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Independent judgment within the scope of the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and ongoing management of HDR's qualified retirement plans, including the 401(k) and ESOP.
• Oversee administration of executive benefit programs, including nonqualified deferred compensation and related plans.
• Provide leadership to retirement benefits staff and ensure regulatory compliance and fiduciary controls.
• Coordinate with external plan recordkeepers, consultants, legal counsel, auditors and other partners.
• Oversee plan design reviews, amendments, and communications to participants.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, plan transitions, and integration activities.
• Develop and review employee and executive communications regarding retirement programs.
• Prepare analyses and reports for HR and leadership.

Skills

Retirement Benefits

ESOP

Executive Benefits

Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Oracle EBS

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Retirement & Executive Benefits Manager - ( 197401 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. At employee-owned HDR, our retirement and executive benefit programs are an important part of how we support employees throughout their careers and help them plan for their financial futures. We are seeking an experienced Retirement and Executive Benefits Manager to provide leadership and subject-matter expertise for our retirement, employee ownership and executive benefit programs.

This role will be responsible for the ongoing administration, governance and strategic support of HDR's retirement and executive benefit programs, working closely with internal partners, plan service providers, consultants and other external partners. The position will also provide leadership and guidance to retirement benefits staff and play an important role in maintaining strong controls, regulatory compliance and an excellent employee experience.

HDR's retirement programs include the company's 401(k) and ESOP and executive benefits program.

In the role of Retirement and Executive Benefits Manager, we'll count on you to:

Lead the administration and ongoing management of HDR's qualified retirement plans, including the 401(k) and ESOP.

Oversee administration of executive benefit programs, including nonqualified deferred compensation and related executive benefit plans.

Provide leadership and guidance for retirement and executive benefits staff, including prioritization of work, development and ongoing support.

Serve as a subject-matter expert on retirement plan administration, ERISA requirements and related regulatory and fiduciary matters.

Coordinate and manage relationships with external plan recordkeepers, consultants, legal counsel, auditors and other external partners.

Oversee retirement-plan compliance activities, including annual audits, regulatory filings, plan testing and required employee communications.

Support plan design reviews and implementation of plan amendments and other program changes.

Oversee administration of employee stock-related retirement plan activities and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Support retirement-plan activities associated with mergers and acquisitions, including plan transitions and integration activities.

Provide oversight of executive deferred compensation administration and related participant communications.

Develop, review and improve processes, procedures and controls associated with retirement and executive benefit programs.

Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations and recommend appropriate program or administrative changes.

Partner across Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Investor Relations, Legal and other corporate functions on retirement and executive benefit matters.

Develop and review employee and executive communications regarding retirement and executive benefit programs.

Respond to complex participant questions and issues and provide guidance on plan provisions and administrative matters.

Prepare analyses, reports and recommendations for HR and company leadership.

Support special projects and strategic initiatives related to retirement, employee ownership and executive benefits.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience administering an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Experience with nonqualified deferred compensation and executive benefit programs.

Experience with executive life and supplemental disability programs.

Experience with employee stock or synthetic/phantom equity programs.

Experience supporting retirement-plan matters associated with mergers and acquisitions.

Experience working with retirement-plan committees and governance processes.

CEBS or other relevant benefits/retirement credential.

Experience with Oracle EBS, Oracle Fusion or similar HRIS platforms.

Experience managing or providing direct leadership to benefits or retirement professionals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent related work experience
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience administering retirement and equity projects/programs
• In depth knowledge in Excel, with a demonstrated proficiency in PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to demonstrate high integrity when dealing with sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to analyze and problem solve issues
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with all levels of employees and external vendors
• Understanding and commitment to employee ownership culture
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and adhere to deadlines and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to act independently and exercise judgement and discretion within the scope of the position

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Industry

HR

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

Oct 26, 2026

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