Senior Manager, Retirement Benefits & Strategy

guidestone; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GuideStone is seeking a Senior Manager, Retirement Benefits to provide strategic leadership for the Retirement Benefits function within Retirement Operations. The role sets departmental strategy, priorities, controls, and service standards to ensure accurate, timely, compliant administration of retirement plan benefits and participant loans.

Responsibilities include overseeing withdrawals, loans, retirement income, required minimum distributions, survivor benefits, and related services; leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced degree and CEBS or similar industry certification preferred.
• Experience in retirement benefits administration or related areas is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set vision and priorities for Retirement Benefits in alignment with enterprise goals.
• Lead and develop managers and specialists through coaching and mentoring.
• Ensure compliant, timely delivery of withdrawals, loans, and distribution services across plan types.
• Oversee governance, controls, audits, and escalation handling for high-volume transactions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

CEBS or equivalent certification

Job description

GuideStone is seeking a Senior Manager, Retirement Benefits to provide strategic leadership for the Retirement Benefits function within Retirement Operations. The role sets departmental strategy, priorities, controls, and service standards to ensure accurate, timely, compliant administration of retirement plan benefits and participant loans.

Responsibilities include overseeing withdrawals, loans, retirement income, required minimum distributions, survivor benefits, and related services; leading