Director, ERISA Consulting

About the Role

Lead ADP’s ERISA Consulting Team, leveraging retirement plan and leadership expertise to guide multiple teams, ensure efficient operations, and foster a productive and enjoyable working environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate strategic goals
• Provide thought leadership on ERISA/IRS law and regulations
• Interpret and communicate new regulations and guidance to clients and internal teams
• Manage the creation, production, and maintenance of IRS pre-approved plan documents
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders
• Implement initiatives and processes to ensure work is completed according to scheduled deadlines with attention to quality standards, priorities, and overall goals
• Serve as a resource for other team members based on a strong working knowledge of the team's responsibilities and goals
• Lead and inspire the organization in human resource management activities, including:
  • Maintenance of proper staffing levels and staffing resource optimization
  • Attainment of individual and team goals
  • Alignment with performance management requirements, goals, and rewards systems
  • Employee relations, mentoring, and talent/career development
• Establish clearly defined individual performance goals and objectives; communicate these through 1-on-1 meetings, performance planning, and review sessions
• Provide periodic performance feedback and conduct annual performance reviews for all team members
• Develop leaders for succession
• Manage escalated issues and provide direction
• Evaluate direct reports on performance and complete annual performance appraisals
• Collaborate with direct reports to establish Individual Development Plans
• Develop and administer corrective action and performance improvement plans
• Make critical decisions on department hiring and terminations
• Function as a consultant and business partner to other organizations within ADP
• Monitor various productivity and performance standards to ensure established levels are achieved, especially during critical activity periods
• Serve as an acting backup to other leaders, providing leadership, guidance, and direction to team members in the leader’s absence
• Participate in task forces, strategic initiatives, stretch assignments, and collaboration opportunities with other business units
• Create and deliver insightful content at industry/ADP events
• Prepare and present reports on team performance
• Budgetary responsibility

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 8 years of related experience
• At least 5 years of people leadership experience
• Ability to travel 5-10% annually

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of IRS guidelines, ERISA, and Department of Labor laws and regulations
• MBA, JD, or advanced degree
• Industry designations (ASPPA, NIPA)
• Prior experience with public speaking engagements
• Excellent collaboration, organizational, time management, customer service, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines with frequent interruptions
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment focused on achieving results
• Strong client relationship-building skills
• Ability to recognize basic procedural issues as they arise and escalate to the appropriate level
• Demonstrated learning agility and critical thinking skills; ability to apply basic concepts in new situations
• Proficient in the latest web technologies and working knowledge of various operating systems
• Proficient using Microsoft Office
• CPP or FPC certification
• Proficiency and in-depth knowledge of all pertinent ADP HR, Payroll, and Benefits policies and procedures
• Prior leadership training

Pay

Base salary offers for this position range from USD $114,500.00 to USD $213,500.00 per year. Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage or minimum exempt salary requirement under federal, state, and local laws. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity, or commissions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matched Retirement Savings
• Wellness Program
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Charitable Contribution Match
• Paid Holidays, Personal Days, and Vacation
• Paid Volunteer Time Off