Washingtonpost

Senior Benefits Specialist, Retirement

DC-Washington-TWP Headquarters · Senior · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$85k-$128kDetected 6 days ago

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About the role

At The Washington Post, you'll help reinvent news.
Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.
About Our Team The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people.

You constantly reengineer your day-to-day processes to increase speed, efficiency, and effectiveness, and you are proficient in manipulating data to drive your decision making.
You recognize and create opportunities rather than wait for things to happen or being told what to do.
Execute plan design changes by coordinating with the HRIS and Integrations teams, vendors, and third-party administrators, testing system changes, and communicating changes to the employees.

Bachelor's' degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related field
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and prepare detailed reports
Ability to automate processes and improve efficiencies
7 years' experience in retirement, insurance benefits, financial planning, or actuarial services required
Professional certifications such as Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA), or similar certifications are a plus
Strong knowledge of U.S. retirement plan regulations, including ERISA, IRS guidelines, and DOL requirements
In-depth understanding of pension plan administration, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex retirement plan information to employees and senior management
Excellent customer service skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to read and understand complex plan documents
Ability to effectively prioritize competing tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and accuracy of deliverables
Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain a high level of confidentiality

$85,100 - $127,700 Annual
The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
Robust mental health resources
You are a mid-career professional who has a well-rounded benefits administration experience, with a particular emphasis on retirement plan administration.
You can explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences and enjoy helping employees maximize their benefits.
Process monthly pension payments by verifying pension calculations and data entry by third party administrators.
Lead retirement committee meetings by preparing agenda, reporting on the results of internal audits, executing action items from previous meetings, and distributing meeting notes.
Coordinate internal retirement plan audits with actuaries, plan administrators, auditors, and accountants and assist with preparing plan documents and schedules.
Deliver excellent customer service and resolve employee benefits-related issues by coordinating with third party administrators, answering employee questions, and addressing data issues.
Educate employees about retirement programs by developing financial wellness initiatives, creating communication materials, and updating the retirement section on the company intranet.

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