Retirement Plan Associate

Paycom; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Pension Consultants, LLC is seeking a Retirement Plan Associate (Entry Level) to support processing client files, census updates, and loan payments. This entry-level role emphasizes accuracy and teamwork in a hybrid, full-time setting with comprehensive training.

You will collaborate with internal teams on retirement plan maintenance, payroll processing, and withdrawal processing, gaining exposure to plan procedures and participant data management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required (Business, Finance, Economics, Math, or related fields are a plus).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, spreadsheet navigation) and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Process and allocate deposits; verify payroll file matches deposits; monitor trust accounts for timely deposits.
• Withdrawal/Loan Requests: Confirm withdrawal type; review paperwork; verify withholding; prepare loan packages.
• Ongoing Administrator Support: Reconcile census data and trust cash accounts; assist with quarterly statements; gather documents for audits.

Skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel basics

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Curiosity to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Chicago, IL 60661, Salary Range: $23.50 - $23.50 Hourly, Retirement Plan Associate (Entry Level)

Alliance Pension Consultants, LLC

Hybrid | Full-Time

What You Will Be Doing:

The Retirement Plan Associate is responsible for processing client-provided files, including census updates, employee contributions and loan payments. Additional duties include distribution processing, loan initiation, statement production, data entry and preparation, assembly of reports and administrator support. This entry-level role is ideal for someone looking to start a career in the retirement plan industry.

In this role, you will collaborate with internal teams on the day-to-day maintenance of retirement plans. You’ll learn retirement plan procedures, payroll processing and withdrawal processing.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing

• Processing client-provided data files.
• Process and allocate deposits pursuant to participant elections.
• Verify that payroll file matches deposit amounts received.
• Monitor trust accounts for timely receipt of deposits.

Withdrawal/Loan Requests

• Confirm withdrawal type requested is available to the participant.
• Review received paperwork for completeness.
• Verify proper state and federal withholding is applied.
• Request payment timely.
• Prepare and review loan packages.

Ongoing Administrator Support

• Assist with quarterly participant statement production.
• Reconcile employee census data.
• Reconcile trust cash accounts.
• Gather documentation for plan audits.

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

Education

Bachelor’s degree is required. (Business, Finance, Economics, Math, or related fields are a plus.)

Skills

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, spreadsheet navigation).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

• Salary Range: $23.50 per hour
• Final compensation depends on experience, education, skills, and internal equity.
• Location: Primarily remote with occasional onsite requirements at office locations including Chicago, Deerfield and Downers Grove, IL.
• Training: Full training provided with opportunities for growth into Plan Administration roles.