Senior Retirement Analyst

Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow Electronics in Centennial, CO is seeking a Senior Retirement Analyst to lead the administration of the company's US and Canada retirement programs. You will partner with HR, payroll, and third-party providers to ensure compliant plan operations and data integrity.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year degree and 5–7 years of progressively responsible retirement benefits experience, with strong MS Office, HRIS (Workday preferred), and governance knowledge.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree required
• 5–7 years retirement benefits experience
• experience with plan governance, compliance and audits

Responsibilities

• Lead retirement plan administration for US and Canada.
• Manage relationships with recordkeepers, custodians, trustees, and service providers.
• Audit plan eligibility, data, contributions, distributions, loans, and system entries for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with Payroll to reconcile funding and resolve discrepancies.
• Lead internal and external audits and implement corrective actions where needed.
• Support design changes, system implementations, vendor transitions, and process improvements.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Office

Workday HRIS

Benefits systems and web apps

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Position: Senior Retirement Analyst

Job Description:

Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 220,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2025 sales of $30.9 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that help improve business and daily life. The company maintains 228 locations worldwide with over 90 locations served.

A Fortune 148 company with 22,000 employees worldwide, Arrow brings technology solutions to a breadth of markets, including telecommunications, information systems, transportation, medical, industrial, and consumer electronics. Arrow provides specialized services and expertise across the entire product lifecycle. Arrow does this by connecting customers to the right technology at the right place, time, and price. Arrow provides extraordinary value to customers and suppliers - the best technology companies in the world - and connects them through the company's industry-leading services.

Arrow is looking for a Senior Retirement Analyst to join the Americas compensation and benefits team in our Centennial, CO location.

The Senior Retirement Analyst supports the administration of Arrow's retirement plans in the US and Canada. This role serves as a subject matter expert on retirement plan operations, regulatory compliance, government filings, internal audits, and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

Retirement Plan Administration

Lead the administration of Arrow's retirement programs, partnering with internal stakeholders and third-party administrators to ensure efficient operations, regulatory compliance, and alignment with business objectives.

Manage relationships with recordkeepers, custodians, trustees, and other retirement plan service providers to ensure service quality, plan compliance, and timely issue resolution.

Monitor retirement plan operations, performance metrics, and participant experience, recommending and implementing enhancements to improve efficiency, compliance, and employee satisfaction.

Oversee the timely and accurate processing of employee and company contributions, partnering with Payroll to reconcile funding, resolve discrepancies, and maintain data integrity.

Audit plan eligibility, participant data, contributions, distributions, loans, calculations, transactions, and system entries to ensure accuracy, data integrity, and compliance with plan documents and applicable regulations.

Serve as the escalation point for complex retirement plan inquiries, providing guidance, resolution, and coordination with vendors and internal partners as needed.

Lead retirement-related projects, including plan design changes, system implementations, vendor transitions, acquisitions, and process improvements.

Support broader benefits initiatives and health and welfare programs as business needs require.

Compliance and Governance

Ensure compliance with applicable retirement plan regulations, including IRS, DOL, SEC, SOX, ERISA, Form 5500 reporting, and Canada CAPSA requirements

Serve as a key liaison to plan fiduciaries, retirement committees, service providers, auditors, and internal stakeholders to support effective plan governance and administration.

Maintain and update Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), plan documents, administrative procedures, and participant communications to support compliance and operational excellence.

Interpret and apply changing legislative and regulatory requirements, proactively recommending updates to policies, procedures, and plan administration practices.

Partner with HR Technology, HRIS, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance participant outcomes.

Lead internal and external audits, coordinating with key stakeholders to address findings, mitigate risk, and implement corrective actions where necessary.

Employee Experience and Communications

Develop retirement communications, education programs, presentations, and resources that promote retirement readiness, increase plan engagement, and help employees understand available retirement benefits.

Minimum Requirements

Ideal candidate has at least a 4-year degree and 5-7 years prior retirement benefits experience with progressively more complex assignments and responsibilities, benefit project management experience, and moderate understanding of retirement benefit principles, practices and trends.

Skills Critical to Success in this Role

Technical Skills : Advanced Microsoft office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and proficient use of HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and benefits related web applications required.

Relationship Management : Proven client relationship skills with internal and external stakeholders, the ability to collaborate well, and work effectively as a team member or a project lead.

Project Management : Abi