Retirement Plan Governance Lead

Acrnet; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Retirement Specialist to join our team and serve as a subject matter expert for retirement programs. You will administer plans, ensure governance and compliance, and collaborate with HR, Payroll, HRIS, and external vendors to safeguard accurate plan administration.

The role involves managing 401(k) plans and a frozen pension, monitoring contributions and limits, and leading audits and filings to support employee financial security and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct retirement plan administration experience.
• Experience managing 401(k) plans, retirement compliance, and plan operations.
• Experience auditing contributions, reconciling payroll deductions, and resolving discrepancies.
• Associate degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Ability to obtain CPSP credential within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer the 401(k) plan in compliance with plan documents and ERISA.
• Monitor eligibility, enrollment, contributions, catch-up provisions, and IRS limits.
• Lead retirement plan audits, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance reviews.
• Oversee Form 5500 preparation, regulatory filings, participant notices, and related activity.
• Administer the Institute's frozen pension plan, including benefit calculations and distributions.
• Partner with Payroll, HRIS, Benefits, and external vendors for data integrity.
• Support retirement plan governance and committee meetings.
• Deliver retirement education and financial wellness initiatives for employees.

Skills

Retirement plan administration

401(k) management

Payroll reconciliation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Retirement Specialist to join our team and serve as a subject matter expert for retirement programs. You will administer plans, ensure governance and compliance, and collaborate with HR, Payroll, HRIS, and external vendors to safeguard accurate plan administration.

The role involves managing 401(k) plans and a frozen pension, monitoring contributions and limits, and leading audits and filings to support employee financial security and