Senior Specialist, Retirement Plans

Trinzic; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Specialist, Retirement Plans to administer U.S. retirement programs and align with global benefits frameworks. The role partners with HR, Payroll, Finance, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure accurate data, compliant filings, and smooth operations.

Responsibilities include plan enrollments, contributions, distributions, compliance testing, and annual audits. Strong ERISA knowledge and Workday/SAP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in retirement plans, benefits, or a related Total Rewards function.
• Experience supporting retirement programs in a complex or multinational organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer U.S. retirement programs with accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage relationships with vendors, recordkeepers, and administrators to ensure high-quality service.
• Oversee enrollments, contributions, distributions, and plan changes.
• Ensure ERISA compliance including Form 5500 filings and audit readiness.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and HRIS to ensure accurate data flow and reconciliation.
• Lead annual compliance activities including plan audits and testing.

Skills

Retirement plans

Vendor management

Data reconciliation

ERISA compliance

HRIS systems

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

SAP

Job description

Title:

Senior Specialist, Retirement Plans

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

About the Role

The Senior Specialist, Retirement Plans supports the administration and delivery of retirement plans, primarily within the U.S., while aligned with broader global benefits frameworks. This role ensures retirement plans are administered accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations while contributing to a positive employee experience.

You will partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, vendors, and other stakeholders to support retirement plans, including defined contribution and defined benefit plans where applicable. You will play a key role in day-to-day operations, issue resolution, and compliance activities, while contributing to process improvements and ongoing program support.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer U.S. retirement programs, including defined contribution and defined benefit plans, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations, while coordinating with global benefits practices where appropriate.

• Manage relationships with external vendors, recordkeepers, and administrators to support plan operations, resolve issues, and ensure high-quality service delivery.

• Oversee day-to-day plan activities, including enrollments, contributions, distributions, and plan changes.

• Resolve employee inquiries and issues related to retirement plans, including eligibility, transactions, and vendor coordination.

• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and HRIS to ensure accurate data flow, contributions processing, and reconciliation of retirement plan activity.

• Ensure compliance with ERISA and applicable regulations by overseeing regulatory filings (e.g., Form 5500), maintaining documentation, and ensuring audit readiness.

• Lead and coordinate annual compliance activities, including plan audits, compliance testing, and contribution reviews, ensuring timely and accurate completion.

• Assist with retirement plan communications, including employee education materials and support for awareness campaigns.

• Analyze data and reporting to identify discrepancies, trends, and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.

• Support system updates, data integrity, and integration efforts across HRIS and vendor platforms.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.

• 5+ years of experience in retirement plans, benefits, or a related Total Rewards function.

• Experience supporting retirement programs in a complex or multinational organization preferred.

Functional Expertise:

• Working knowledge of retirement plans, including defined contribution (e.g., 401(k)) and defined benefit plans.

• Understanding of applicable regulations (e.g., ERISA, IRS, and related compliance requirements), with exposure to global retirement programs preferred.

• Experience working with retirement plan vendors, recordkeepers, or third-party administrators.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage data accurately and handle sensitive information.

• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration skills in a matrixed environment.

• Experience working with HRIS and benefits administration systems (e.g., Workday, SAP) preferred.

• Proficiency in Excel and general reporting tools to support data analysis and reconciliation activities.

Location: Fully remote candidates nationwide are encouraged to apply.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.