Total Rewards Specialist - U.S. Retirement Programs

Ball Corporation; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 66,700 - 93,160; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation in Broomfield, Colorado is seeking a dedicated individual to manage the daily administration of U.S. Retirement & Savings and Pension programs. This role requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2–3 years of job-related experience.

The successful candidate will oversee benefits communication, compliance, and administration, ensuring effective partnerships with HR and other departments. The expected salary range is $66,700 - $93,160, and the position requires a hybrid work arrangement with in-person collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of job-related experience in U.S. Retirement & Savings and Pension programs.
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships within the team and organization.

Responsibilities

• Administer U.S. Retirement & Savings and Pension programs.
• Assist in development of communication materials for the plans.
• Coordinate enrollment and handle compliance-related tasks.

Skills

Business knowledge

Analysis/problem solving

Decision making

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—"We Care. We Work. We Win."—we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress. Together with our global employees, customers, and partners, we’re turning bold sustainability goals into reality and shaping a future we can all be proud of.

Primary Purpose Of The Position

This position is part of a team responsible for the daily administration of corporate-sponsored benefits and compensation programs, with a primary focus on U.S. Retirement & Savings and Pension plans, including 401(k), defined benefit pension, and deferred compensation programs. The role supports program communication, implementation, administration, and compliance, while partnering with team members who support Health and Group Benefits and other compensation programs. The position reports to the Manager, U.S. Benefits, and aligns with the Total Rewards Center of Excellence (COE) strategy.

Essential Responsibilities

• Accountable for the daily administration and procedures of Total Rewards programs, primarily U.S. Retirement & Savings and Pension programs, including 401(k), defined benefit pension, and deferred compensation programs.
• Attends regularly scheduled calls with external vendors.
• Reconciles escalated issues and provides assistance to management, HR colleagues, employees, and retirees until resolution is attained.
• Assists in the development and deployment of communication materials for effective, accurate presentation of the plans to employees and HR.
• Creates and monitors required plan funding requests, billing/funding and other reports to Treasury and/or Finance, proactively identifying and recommending remediation of significant amounts/fluctuations; reconciles plan expenses to the record keeper, trust and auditors.
• Coordinates with HRIS and payroll functions relating to data feeds, deductions and system setup, running extracts, and reports as necessary.
• Reviews data transmission/specification requirements and validates error reports and any changes with suppliers/partners and internal stakeholders, updating related process documentation.
• Coordinates employee program enrollment and testing.
• Maintains plan documents and handles plan compliance‑related tasks, including assistance with IRS Form 5500, SARs, updates to Summary Plan Descriptions, coordinates annual plan audits, data validation, and other regulatory reporting.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of all current and past (grandfathered) provisions of plans and programs.
• Supports preparation and presentations to Ball’s governing committees.
• Assists company representatives in responding to union requests for benefit information and grievance cases.
• Compiles reports and assists analysts in tracking and analyzing issues and trends.
• Compiles surveys within Total Rewards.
• Leads and/or supports audits, reconciliation and reporting initiatives.
• Participates on project teams and may play a project management role to implement new benefits/programs, support acquisitions/divestitures, union negotiation processes and outcomes/changes, system changes and other initiatives as necessary.
• Continuously identifies areas for process improvement and implements creation, updates and regular reviews of procedure documents and process flows.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager, U.S. Benefits, some of which may become permanent responsibilities; participates in special projects as assigned.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division group, company and vendors, handling stress and interacting positively to minimize personal conflicts.

Professional & Education Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Job‑related experience of 2–3 years minimum, with specific expertise in U.S. Retirement & Savings and Pension programs.

Skills

• Business knowledge: detailed understanding of policies, procedures and applications, ability to assist with interpretation of policies and process details.
• Analysis/problem solving: references documented process and practices to address challenges; handles common complex challenges and escalates novel situations.
• Decision making: based on prescribed guidelines, research, understand, interpret and validate unfamiliar situations; provides recommendations on escalated issues.
• Organization: prioritizes workload, detail oriented, capable of multi‑tasking and maintaining productivity in an interrupt‑heavy and high‑volume environment with multiple deadlines.
• Communication: articulates specific details, thoughts, and ideas tactfully, clearly and succinctly; provides customers complete, timely and accurate information; demonstrates good oral, written and listening skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected hiring salary range: $66,700 - $93,160 (salary to be determined by applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data).
• Eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Hybrid On‑Site Work Environment: based in Colorado, requires regular in‑person engagement on site for three (3) or more work days per work week (core collaboration days Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non‑Ball locations may be required.

Other Information

• Under Colorado, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania law, you have the right to exclude or redact age‑related details—such as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation dates—from your resume, cover letter, CV, or other supporting documents.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. The company will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• This position will be posted internally for a minimum of 5 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation or any other non‑merit characteristic.