Retirement & Payroll Specialist

Navy Mutual Aid Association; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial services organization is seeking a Retirement Plan & Payroll Specialist in Arlington, Virginia. This part-time role involves managing daily operations of retirement plans and supporting payroll processing. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in retirement plan administration, a relevant degree, and strong analytical and communication skills. This opportunity offers work-life balance while contributing positively to employee support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct retirement plan administration and payroll experience.
• Deep knowledge of ERISA and IRS rules and retirement compliance.
• Experience with Principal Financial Services platform is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own daily operations of 401k, 457b, and Pension plans.
• Support bi-weekly payroll processing and reporting.
• Triage and assign incoming HR tickets.

Skills

Retirement plan administration

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration

Tools

HRIS systems (Dayforce preferred)

Job description

Navy Mutual Aid Association provided pay range

This range is provided by Navy Mutual Aid Association. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$44,000.00/yr - $50,000.00/yr

Are you a retirement plan expert who thrives on precision and cares about supporting employees through some of the most important decisions of their careers? We are seeking a Retirement Plan & Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources team and serve as the subject matter expert on all things retirement—while also supporting seamless, compliant payroll processing for our dedicated staff.

This is a part-time, onsite opportunity in Arlington, Virginia, ideal for a highly skilled professional seeking work-life balance without compromising impact or complexity.

• Own daily operations of 401k, 457b, 457f, and Pension plans
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS, and other regulatory requirements
• Coordinate plan audits, annual testing, filings (e.g., Form 5500), and employee communication
• Act as liaison with plan vendors and internal stakeholders
• Create and maintain plan documentation and employee education materials

Payroll Administration

• Support bi-weekly payroll processing and reporting for salaried and hourly employees
• Ensure accurate input and reconciliation of payroll and benefit deductions
• Communicate with tax agencies and vendors to resolve compliance matters
• Generate payroll-related reports and assist with audits and adjustments

HR Ticketing System Support

• Triage and assign incoming HR tickets
• Own resolution of retirement-related employee inquiries with timeliness and care
• Uphold service excellence standards in every interaction

✅ Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct retirement plan administration (including 401k, 457b, pension) and payroll experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• One or more current certifications: CRPP, RICP, QPA, RMA, QKA, CPFA
• Deep knowledge of ERISA, IRS rules, and retirement compliance
• Strong grasp of payroll tax treatment, benefit deductions, and payroll reporting
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and discretion with confidential information
• Experience with HRIS systems (Dayforce preferred)
• Familiarity with Principal Financial Services platform a plus
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Human Resources and Administrative

Industries

Insurance and Financial Services