Retirement Plans Administrator

About the role

The Retirement Plan Administrator is part of the corporate human resources group, which is based in Omaha, NE. We are now seeking an experienced 401(k) and retirement plan professional to join our group.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 401(k) participant data
• Facilitate 401(k) loan recordkeeping
• Wire contributions to the plan recordkeeper
• Process participant terminations and distributions from the plan with the plan recordkeeper
• Process after-tax contributions
• Initiate 401k refunds as necessary
• Cookordination plan administration with payroll
• Cookordination and processing employer allocations
• Assist with 401(k) plan mergers for acquired companies
• Coordinate plan administration with plan recordkeeper
• Administer the company employee stock buy/sell arrangement
• Reconcile census data for the plan
• Review and confirm stock allocation
• Research ESOP inquiries for stock plan recordkeeper
• Create and/or review reports for accuracy
• Coordinate plan administration with plan recordkeeper
• Coordinate annual enrollment into the phantom share programs and serve as an advisor on the international phantom share committee
• Coordinate education webinars
• Prepare and process distributions
• Submit and/or review payroll files for each country
• Helps administer Deferred Compensation (Non-Qualified) program and co-administers the annual Phantom Share Buy/Sell Program
• Helps with the administration of the Executive Deferred Compensation program
• Works with plan record keeper to administer the buy/sell process and helps verify daily and annual buy/sell numbers reported to executive management

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years hands-on experience with benefits analysis and administration of 401(k) plans & ESOPs (or possibly similar experience with other qualified ERISA retirement plans)
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of how to apply ERISA laws and regulations regarding qualified retirement plans
• Experience with administration of 401(k) plans & ESOPs (or possibly similar experience with other qualified ERISA retirement plans)
• In depth knowledge and understanding of how to apply ERISA laws and regulations regarding qualified retirement plans
• Experience with phantom share programs
• Experience with Canadian retirement plans
• Experience with company sponsored Buy/Sell Arrangements
• Experience with deferred compensation programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include:
• A minimum of 3 years benefits or finance experience
• Ability to stay up-to-date with new laws and regulations surrounding qualified retirement plans
• In depth knowledge in Excel, with a demonstrated proficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and adhere to deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to act independently and exercise judgment and discretion within the scope of the position
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with all levels of employees and external vendors
• Limited travel may be required
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must