Sr. Retirement Plan Adviser

Pacific Power; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Job summary

PacifiCorp is seeking a senior benefits analyst to manage and resolve escalations related to employee benefits, retirement plans, and 401(k) program changes.

You will lead complex financial analyses, partner with actuaries, and coordinate regulatory filings while presenting recommendations to senior leadership. The role requires seven+ years in benefits, strong Excel skills, and MS Office proficiency. Portland-based with hybrid flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, HR management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Seven+ years’ experience in benefits or similar role.
• Strong data gathering, forecasting, and modeling skills; knowledge of policies and regs.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of retirement and 401(k) funds and coordinate changes with fund administrators.
• Collaborate with internal/external actuaries on modeling and financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and update ERISA documents as needed.
• Prepare 5500 filings and PBGC premium reporting.
• Develop and present analyses and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, HR Management, or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

POWER YOUR GREATNESS

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.

Date: Sep 1, 2026

Location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232

Company: PacifiCorp

General Purpose

Manage and resolve participant escalations and requests from DOL, senior management, etc. Serve as subject matter expert as it relates to department and benefits budget, retirement and 401(k) plans. Conducts analysis through research, gathering and interpretation of data, development of alternatives and recommendations for all benefit plans. Monitors benefit trends and must stay abreast of applicable benefits legislation. Presents analysis and recommendations to management and implement selected alternatives. Analyses include, but are not limited to, feasibility studies, cost/benefit analysis, trending/forecasting, financial analysis, investment funds and budget analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Human Resource lead on analysis of investment funds within the retirement and 401(k) plans, and serve as PacifiCorp lead on 401(k) fund changes.
• Consult and collaborate with internal and external Actuaries on modeling and financial analysis.
• Analyze and ensure retirement and 401(k) compliance with federal regulations.
• Coordinate updates to legal documents with ERISA Counsel.
• Participate on PacifiCorp Employee Benefits Administrative Committee.
• Lead analysis on PacifiCorp impacts of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., and Berkshire Hathaway Energy benefit compliance matters including potential need for 4010 filings, and Qualified Separate Lines of Business non-discrimination testing.
• Serve as Human Resource Lead on Annual Benefit Plan Audits.
• Manage 5500 preparation and PBGC premium filings.
• Serve as Human Resource Lead on PacifiCorp finance matters.
• Manage 401(k) plan administrator and retirement plan actuaries
• Develop analysis and recommendations for senior management through research, data gathering, and interpretation, trending, forecasting and modeling of data.
• Develop detailed financial and claims reports, alternatives, and recommendations.
• Develop and implement new policies and or procedures to ensure compliance with federal or state regulations or plan compliance.
• Compile market data, provide recommendations and analyze collective bargaining agreements or contracts.
• Evaluate proposed benefit programs and/or contracts by studying provisions and estimating the financial impact.
• Conduct analysis on trends and develop rate recommendations.
• Assist vice president in union negotiations, preparation, and data analysis.
• Develop data analysis and detailed reports for use in rate cases.
• Understand benefit cost drivers and develop solutions to a diverse range of complex problems and assignments, which require creativity and innovation within broadly defined policies and practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resource Management, or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of seven years’ experience in benefits or a similar position requiring equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of data gathering, analysis, forecasting, and modeling techniques; applicable Company policies and procedures; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.
• Project management skills including project leadership, task identification, scheduling, and cost/expenditure identification.
• Proficient with the use of all Microsoft products including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications to gather, analyze, and model information.
• Must have expert level skills in Excel.
• Communication and interpersonal skills including ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding matters/issues which may be sensitive in nature.
• Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to present alternatives and recommendations.

Preferences

• CEBS, PHR or SPHR Certification.
• Knowledge of and experience with SAP.

Benefits

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle

Our Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave