Retirement Plans Specialist
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections where there is real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, scam warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. Also remove lines about "If you believe this job posting is not compliant..." etc. Also remove "You must submit an online application..." etc. Also remove "Schneider Electric aspires..." etc. Also remove "Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer..." etc. Also remove "€40 billion global revenue +9% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries". Also remove "Looking to make an IMPACT..." maybe that's values but could be considered boilerplate? It's about culture; might be considered fluff but not required. The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The IMPACT values section might be considered fluff but not explicitly prohibited. However we should keep substantive information. The posting includes location hub locations, role description, responsibilities broken into subcategories, qualifications (education, experience), benefits (Total Rewards), pay range. Also schedule? Not mentioned. So we should not create Schedule section. Benefits: we have details about Total Rewards: medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year, competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, 401(k) with match, performance discussions, global opportunities, Schneider Career Hub, learning platforms like Coursera, collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, inclusive workplace, volunteer leave, programs with Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, military leave benefits. That's benefits. We'll put that in Benefits section as - . Pay: we have pay range USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year, includes base pay and short-term incentives. Also note compensation range for full-time position applies to candidates located within US. We'll include that.
We need sections: About the role (maybe a brief summary). Responsibilities (list). Requirements (maybe education and experience). Qualifications (maybe professional certifications?). But we have both Requirements and Qualifications overlapping. The instruction: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We need to decide which to include based on content. We have:
- About the role: description of role, hub locations, purpose. We'll include.
- Responsibilities: we have detailed responsibilities broken into categories: Pension Plan Administration and Governance, Financial Audits and Reporting, Regulatory Compliance and Filings, Risk Management and Vendor Oversight. We'll list each bullet.
- Requirements: maybe education and experience? Could be under Qualifications. But we can split: Requirements: Education and Experience. Qualifications: Professional certifications such as CEBS preferred. Skills? Not explicitly listed but we could infer skills like pension administration, regulatory filings, vendor management, audit coordination, etc. But we should not invent. Better to not create Skills section if no explicit skills list. The posting mentions "Bring your strategic finance expertise to a role that truly matters—apply today!" Not a skill list. So we skip Skills.
- Qualifications: maybe professional certifications.
- Benefits: as described.
- Pay: as described.
- Schedule: not mentioned, so omit.
We must not include placeholder text like "commensurate with experience". We have specific pay range.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from responsibilities, qualifications, benefits, pay, location hubs.
We need to format as HTML fragment only, no or . Use
for headings, - for lists,
for prose.
We need to avoid duplication. Ensure we don't include boilerplate like "At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities." That's EEO fluff; we should remove. Also remove "Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”." That's fluff but maybe part of Benefits? It's somewhat promotional; but it's not specific benefit details. Might be considered boilerplate. Safer to remove promotional fluff and keep only concrete benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year, competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, 401(k) with match, performance discussions, global opportunities, Schneider Career Hub, learning platforms like Coursera, collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, inclusive workplace, volunteer leave, programs with Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, military leave benefits. That's still a bit fluffy but it's specific programs. We'll keep.
We also need to include location hubs: Chicago, IL ; Dallas, TX ; Raleigh, NC ; Boston, MA or Nashville, TN. We'll include in About the role paragraph.
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About the role
Schneider Electric has a hybrid opportunity for a Retirement Plans Specialist in one of the following hub locations: Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Raleigh, NC; Boston, MA; or Nashville, TN. The Retirement Plans Specialist is responsible for aspects of the governance, administration, compliance, and financial oversight of the Company's U.S. and Canadian retirement benefit programs. This role manages pension administration activities, annual audits, regulatory filings, and third-party vendor relationships to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. The position serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, external auditors, actuarial consultants, trustees, and third-party administrators, while supporting an exceptional participant experience for plan members. The position also facilitates and completes certain regulatory filings for U.S. health and welfare benefit plans.
Responsibilities
- Pension Plan Administration and Governance
- Manage the ongoing administration of U.S. and Canadian defined benefit pension plans.
- Serve as the primary liaison with third-party administrators (TPAs) to ensure accurate and timely administration of pension benefits.
- Oversee participant experience activities for defined benefit pension plan members, including issue resolution and service delivery monitoring.
- Support pension plan wind-up and termination activities, including coordination with service providers, legal counsel, and regulatory agencies as required.
- Financial Audits and Reporting
- Lead the annual financial audits of U.S. pension and 401(k) plans, coordinating activities with external auditors, trustees, and service providers.
- Facilitate annual financial audits of Canadian pension plans in partnership with Canada Finance, service providers and external auditors.
- Support the annual corporate audit by providing retirement plan-related financial information, documentation, and audit support.
- Regulatory Compliance and Filings
- Facilitate the preparation, review, submission and distribution of Form 5500 filings and Summary Annual Reports (SARs) for U.S. retirement and benefit plans.
- Manage the preparation and completion of other U.S. pension compliance items including Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premium filings and Annual Funding Notices.
- Manage and submit provincial regulatory filings for Canadian pension plans, including Annual Information Returns (AIRs), Pension Benefits Guarantee Fund (PBGF) assessments, contribution and funding reports, pension plan financial statements, and Statements of Investment Policies and Procedures (SIPPs).
- Prepare, review and submit required filings for U.S. health and welfare plans, including CMS Retiree Drug Subsidy (RDS) applications and reconciliations, Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) reporting, Medicare Part D disclosures, and Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestations.
- Risk Management and Vendor Oversight
- Support the annual renewal process for Pension Trust Liability Insurance.
- Maintain effective internal controls and documentation supporting retirement plan governance and compliance activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
- 5+ years of experience in pension administration, retirement plan compliance, benefits governance, or a related field.
- Experience managing U.S. qualified retirement plans, including defined benefit and 401(k) plans.
- Familiarity with Canadian pension plan administration and regulatory requirements.
- Experience coordinating financial audits and regulatory filings for retirement benefit plans.
- Experience working with third-party administrators, actuaries, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as CEBS preferred.
Benefits
- Medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
- Benefit Bucks.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Paid family leaves.
- Well-being programs.
- 12 holidays per year.
- 15 days of paid time off per year.
- Competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
- Performance discussions.
- Global opportunities.
- Schneider Career Hub.
- Learning platforms like Coursera.
- Collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
- Volunteer leave.
- Programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation.
- Youth education initiatives.
- Military leave benefits.
Pay
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States.
We must not include any extra text. Ensure no stray spaces? It's fine.
Check for any boilerplate leftover: we removed EEO, compliance form, application instructions, etc. Also removed "If you believe this job posting is not compliant..." etc. Also removed "Looking to make an IMPACT..." etc. Also removed "Schneider Electric aspires..." etc. Also removed "€40 billion global revenue..." etc. Also removed "You must submit an online application..." etc. Also removed "Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer..." etc. Also removed "At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent..." etc. Also removed "Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”." etc. Also removed "It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker." etc. Also removed "Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training." That
for headings, - for lists,
for prose.
We need to avoid duplication. Ensure we don't include boilerplate like "At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities." That's EEO fluff; we should remove. Also remove "Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”." That's fluff but maybe part of Benefits? It's somewhat promotional; but it's not specific benefit details. Might be considered boilerplate. Safer to remove promotional fluff and keep only concrete benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year, competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, 401(k) with match, performance discussions, global opportunities, Schneider Career Hub, learning platforms like Coursera, collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, inclusive workplace, volunteer leave, programs with Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, military leave benefits. That's still a bit fluffy but it's specific programs. We'll keep.
We also need to include location hubs: Chicago, IL ; Dallas, TX ; Raleigh, NC ; Boston, MA or Nashville, TN. We'll include in About the role paragraph.
Now produce HTML.
Structure:
About the role
Schneider Electric has a hybrid opportunity for a Retirement Plans Specialist in one of the following hub locations: Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Raleigh, NC; Boston, MA; or Nashville, TN. The Retirement Plans Specialist is responsible for aspects of the governance, administration, compliance, and financial oversight of the Company's U.S. and Canadian retirement benefit programs. This role manages pension administration activities, annual audits, regulatory filings, and third-party vendor relationships to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. The position serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, external auditors, actuarial consultants, trustees, and third-party administrators, while supporting an exceptional participant experience for plan members. The position also facilitates and completes certain regulatory filings for U.S. health and welfare benefit plans.
Responsibilities
- Pension Plan Administration and Governance
- Manage the ongoing administration of U.S. and Canadian defined benefit pension plans.
- Serve as the primary liaison with third-party administrators (TPAs) to ensure accurate and timely administration of pension benefits.
- Oversee participant experience activities for defined benefit pension plan members, including issue resolution and service delivery monitoring.
- Support pension plan wind-up and termination activities, including coordination with service providers, legal counsel, and regulatory agencies as required.
- Financial Audits and Reporting
- Lead the annual financial audits of U.S. pension and 401(k) plans, coordinating activities with external auditors, trustees, and service providers.
- Facilitate annual financial audits of Canadian pension plans in partnership with Canada Finance, service providers and external auditors.
- Support the annual corporate audit by providing retirement plan-related financial information, documentation, and audit support.
- Regulatory Compliance and Filings
- Facilitate the preparation, review, submission and distribution of Form 5500 filings and Summary Annual Reports (SARs) for U.S. retirement and benefit plans.
- Manage the preparation and completion of other U.S. pension compliance items including Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premium filings and Annual Funding Notices.
- Manage and submit provincial regulatory filings for Canadian pension plans, including Annual Information Returns (AIRs), Pension Benefits Guarantee Fund (PBGF) assessments, contribution and funding reports, pension plan financial statements, and Statements of Investment Policies and Procedures (SIPPs).
- Prepare, review and submit required filings for U.S. health and welfare plans, including CMS Retiree Drug Subsidy (RDS) applications and reconciliations, Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) reporting, Medicare Part D disclosures, and Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestations.
- Risk Management and Vendor Oversight
- Support the annual renewal process for Pension Trust Liability Insurance.
- Maintain effective internal controls and documentation supporting retirement plan governance and compliance activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
- 5+ years of experience in pension administration, retirement plan compliance, benefits governance, or a related field.
- Experience managing U.S. qualified retirement plans, including defined benefit and 401(k) plans.
- Familiarity with Canadian pension plan administration and regulatory requirements.
- Experience coordinating financial audits and regulatory filings for retirement benefit plans.
- Experience working with third-party administrators, actuaries, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as CEBS preferred.
Benefits
- Medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
- Benefit Bucks.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Paid family leaves.
- Well-being programs.
- 12 holidays per year.
- 15 days of paid time off per year.
- Competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
- Performance discussions.
- Global opportunities.
- Schneider Career Hub.
- Learning platforms like Coursera.
- Collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
- Volunteer leave.
- Programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation.
- Youth education initiatives.
- Military leave benefits.
Pay
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States.
We must not include any extra text. Ensure no stray spaces? It's fine.
Check for any boilerplate leftover: we removed EEO, compliance form, application instructions, etc. Also removed "If you believe this job posting is not compliant..." etc. Also removed "Looking to make an IMPACT..." etc. Also removed "Schneider Electric aspires..." etc. Also removed "€40 billion global revenue..." etc. Also removed "You must submit an online application..." etc. Also removed "Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer..." etc. Also removed "At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent..." etc. Also removed "Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”." etc. Also removed "It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker." etc. Also removed "Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training." That
for prose. We need to avoid duplication. Ensure we don't include boilerplate like "At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities." That's EEO fluff; we should remove. Also remove "Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”." That's fluff but maybe part of Benefits? It's somewhat promotional; but it's not specific benefit details. Might be considered boilerplate. Safer to remove promotional fluff and keep only concrete benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year, competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, 401(k) with match, performance discussions, global opportunities, Schneider Career Hub, learning platforms like Coursera, collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, inclusive workplace, volunteer leave, programs with Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, military leave benefits. That's still a bit fluffy but it's specific programs. We'll keep. We also need to include location hubs: Chicago, IL ; Dallas, TX ; Raleigh, NC ; Boston, MA or Nashville, TN. We'll include in About the role paragraph. Now produce HTML. Structure:
About the role
Schneider Electric has a hybrid opportunity for a Retirement Plans Specialist in one of the following hub locations: Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Raleigh, NC; Boston, MA; or Nashville, TN. The Retirement Plans Specialist is responsible for aspects of the governance, administration, compliance, and financial oversight of the Company's U.S. and Canadian retirement benefit programs. This role manages pension administration activities, annual audits, regulatory filings, and third-party vendor relationships to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. The position serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, external auditors, actuarial consultants, trustees, and third-party administrators, while supporting an exceptional participant experience for plan members. The position also facilitates and completes certain regulatory filings for U.S. health and welfare benefit plans.
Responsibilities
- Pension Plan Administration and Governance
- Manage the ongoing administration of U.S. and Canadian defined benefit pension plans.
- Serve as the primary liaison with third-party administrators (TPAs) to ensure accurate and timely administration of pension benefits.
- Oversee participant experience activities for defined benefit pension plan members, including issue resolution and service delivery monitoring.
- Support pension plan wind-up and termination activities, including coordination with service providers, legal counsel, and regulatory agencies as required.
- Financial Audits and Reporting
- Lead the annual financial audits of U.S. pension and 401(k) plans, coordinating activities with external auditors, trustees, and service providers.
- Facilitate annual financial audits of Canadian pension plans in partnership with Canada Finance, service providers and external auditors.
- Support the annual corporate audit by providing retirement plan-related financial information, documentation, and audit support.
- Regulatory Compliance and Filings
- Facilitate the preparation, review, submission and distribution of Form 5500 filings and Summary Annual Reports (SARs) for U.S. retirement and benefit plans.
- Manage the preparation and completion of other U.S. pension compliance items including Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premium filings and Annual Funding Notices.
- Manage and submit provincial regulatory filings for Canadian pension plans, including Annual Information Returns (AIRs), Pension Benefits Guarantee Fund (PBGF) assessments, contribution and funding reports, pension plan financial statements, and Statements of Investment Policies and Procedures (SIPPs).
- Prepare, review and submit required filings for U.S. health and welfare plans, including CMS Retiree Drug Subsidy (RDS) applications and reconciliations, Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) reporting, Medicare Part D disclosures, and Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestations.
- Risk Management and Vendor Oversight
- Support the annual renewal process for Pension Trust Liability Insurance.
- Maintain effective internal controls and documentation supporting retirement plan governance and compliance activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
- 5+ years of experience in pension administration, retirement plan compliance, benefits governance, or a related field.
- Experience managing U.S. qualified retirement plans, including defined benefit and 401(k) plans.
- Familiarity with Canadian pension plan administration and regulatory requirements.
- Experience coordinating financial audits and regulatory filings for retirement benefit plans.
- Experience working with third-party administrators, actuaries, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as CEBS preferred.
Benefits
- Medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
- Benefit Bucks.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Paid family leaves.
- Well-being programs.
- 12 holidays per year.
- 15 days of paid time off per year.
- Competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
- Performance discussions.
- Global opportunities.
- Schneider Career Hub.
- Learning platforms like Coursera.
- Collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
- Volunteer leave.
- Programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation.
- Youth education initiatives.
- Military leave benefits.
Pay
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States.
We must not include any extra text. Ensure no stray spaces? It's fine. Check for any boilerplate leftover: we removed EEO, compliance form, application instructions, etc. Also removed "If you believe this job posting is not compliant..." etc. Also removed "Looking to make an IMPACT..." etc. Also removed "Schneider Electric aspires..." etc. Also removed "€40 billion global revenue..." etc. Also removed "You must submit an online application..." etc. Also removed "Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer..." etc. Also removed "At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent..." etc. Also removed "Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”." etc. Also removed "It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker." etc. Also removed "Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training." That