Senior Retirement Benefits Specialist

ABB Inc.

Cary (NC)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401k with company contributions
ESAP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
Health, dental and vision plans
Paid holidays
Parental leave

Job summary

ABB Inc. is seeking a Retirement Benefits Expert to manage retirement programs (401(k), DB, NQDC) and partner with Payroll, Finance, Legal, and HR. You will ensure accurate plan administration, governance, and regulatory compliance while supporting audits and communications.

You will work in a hybrid schedule from Cary, NC, collaborating cross-functionally to optimize participant experience and plan operations while guiding external vendors and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 8+ years of retirement benefits administration experience.
  • Expertise in DC, DB and NQDC plans and ERISA requirements.
  • Proficiency with MS Office and payroll interfaces.

Responsibilities

  • Administer eligibility and participation rules, audit data, and resolve discrepancies.
  • Monitor deferrals and employer matching, validate files and reconciliations.
  • Support ERISA compliance reviews, Form 5500 prep, notices, and plan documents.
  • Coordinate pension administration, actuarial data, and funding activities.
  • Lead retirement communications and onboarding for acquisitions.

Skills

Retirement benefits
ERISA knowledge
Workday
Payroll interfaces
Analytical thinking
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, Business

Tools

Workday

Job description

ABB Inc. is seeking a Retirement Benefits Expert to manage retirement programs (401(k), DB, NQDC) and partner with Payroll, Finance, Legal, and HR. You will ensure accurate plan administration, governance, and regulatory compliance while supporting audits and communications.

You will work in a hybrid schedule from Cary, NC, collaborating cross-functionally to optimize participant experience and plan operations while guiding external vendors and internal stakeholders.

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