Human Resources – Manager, Retirement Plans

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administration of qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, including 401(k) and pension plans
• Oversee core plan activities such as eligibility, contributions, distributions, vesting, and benefit calculations
• Cook nondiscrimination testing, annual limits, audits, Form 5500 filings, and other regulatory requirements in partnership with internal teams and external vendors
• Support reconciliation, approval, and funding of defined benefit plan payments
• Execute governance processes for retirement plans, including 401(k) and nonqualified plan administration
• Maintain alignment between plan documents, Summary Plan Descriptions, and plan operations
• Serve as a subject matter resource on retirement plans for HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, Tax, and IT partners
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to support process improvements and operational enhancements

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in retirement plan administration, operations, or governance
• Strong knowledge of qualified and/or non-qualified retirement plans, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Working knowledge of ERISA requirements and retirement plan compliance practices
• Experience supporting audits, compliance testing, and regulatory filings
• High proficiency in Excel and ability to analyze plan data and reporting
• Experience working with external vendors and managing service delivery
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Sound judgment and ability to assess and escalate risk appropriately
• Able to translate complex retirement concepts into clear, actionable insights
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with strong communication skills
• Proven ability to balance execution with process improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Professional designation (e.g., CEBS, QPA, QKA) or advanced degree preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of retirement plan administration and compliance
• Excel proficiency for data analysis and reporting
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Benefits

This role offers a hybrid schedule with 3 days a week onsite in Stamford, CT or New York (Hudson Yard), NY.

Pay

The compensation for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role is offered on a contract basis with a hybrid schedule of 3 days a week onsite.

Company Information

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/. SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities.