Senior Benefits Specialist – Retirement & Compliance Lead

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research; Boulder (CO); Presencial; USD 91.000 - 114.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research seeks a Senior Benefits Specialist to lead retirement plan administration and oversee comprehensive benefits programs for a large workforce. The role focuses on guiding employees through retirement transitions, administering plans, and coordinating with payroll and providers to ensure compliant, accurate benefit services.

The position requires hands-on retirement plan experience and managing benefits for 1,000+ employees, with strong

Formación

• Experience independently administering retirement plans and at least one other employee benefits program is required.
• Hands-on benefits administration for large employee populations (typically 1,000+ employees) with attention to compliance and audits.

Responsabilidades

• Retirement Plan Administration: Manage UCAR's 403(b) and 457(b) plans, eligibility, enrollment, and transactions; coordinate with vendors and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Health & Welfare Benefits Administration: Oversee medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, FSAs/HSAs, COBRA, and retiree benefits; support enrollments and benefit changes.
• Audits, Compliance & Internal Controls: Lead external retirement plan audits and internal compliance reviews; maintain auditable records and controls.
• Leave Administration & Process Improvement: Administer leave processes and develop clear benefits communications and intranet resources.

Descripción del empleo

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research seeks a Senior Benefits Specialist to lead retirement plan administration and oversee comprehensive benefits programs for a large workforce. The role focuses on guiding employees through retirement transitions, administering plans, and coordinating with payroll and providers to ensure compliant, accurate benefit services.

The position requires hands-on retirement plan experience and managing benefits for 1,000+ employees, with strong