Manager, Retirement Plans

Acrisure

. Oversee the design and administration of retirement and financial wellness offerings across all 50 U.S.

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing retirement benefits strategies, managing compliance with ERISA and DOL regulations, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance employee financial wellness offerings. Proficient in utilizing HR technology for benefits administration and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.

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Retirement Benefits Strategy DevelopmentM&A Experience401(k) Plan ManagementCompliance ManagementLeadership in Benefits Administration

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Hard Skills

Retirement Benefits StrategyCompliance RequirementsData AnalysisCost ProjectionsPlan Design AnalysisBudget ManagementVendor ManagementRisk MitigationEmployee Financial Wellness InitiativesChange Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadershipChange-Agile Mindset

Tools & Technologies

HR TechnologyWorkday

Industry Keywords

ERISADOLRetirement PlansFinancial WellnessDeferred CompensationPublic Company Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the design and administration of retirement and financial wellness offerings across all 50 U.S. states
Serve as direct manager of the retirement and financial wellness benefits team
Develop and execute retirement, financial, and education benefits strategies
Lead benefit reviews, plan design analysis, benchmarking, recommendations, cost projections, and budgeting alignment
Oversee administration of retirement, financial, and education benefit programs, including data and system integrations
Develop controls to ensure benefits are well managed and operational risk is mitigated
Collaborate with finance and leadership teams to establish and manage the benefits budget
Develop employee communication strategies and deliver seamless enrollment experiences
Manage relationships with plan recordkeepers, investment and legal advisors, and other service providers
Assess vendor performance, resolve issues, and lead contract negotiations and RFPs
Ensure benefits processes and reviews support M&A due diligence through onboarding
Monitor trends, best practices, and legal and regulatory updates
Develop processes and procedures for timely and accurate reporting and compliance with ERISA, DOL, and applicable laws
Use benefits data and metrics to assess program effectiveness and identify improvements
Support employees with benefit inquiries, claims, and issues, serving as the escalation point for benefit matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven ability to create and execute multi-year retirement benefits strategies
M&A experience, including analysis of material liabilities, benefit comparisons, plan terminations and 401(k) mergers
Experience managing or servicing 401(k) plans as a benefits or investment consultant, recordkeeper or human resources benefits manager
Experience completing compliance-related plan requirements
Experience managing non-qualified retirement or other deferred compensation plans is preferred
Understanding and implementation of employee financial wellness initiatives and education benefits
Effective utilization of HR technology to administer benefits and provide self-service opportunities
Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional stakeholders and external partners
Change-agile mindset and strong change management skillset
Strong understanding of fiduciary responsibilities, including management of retirement/investment committees
Demonstrated leadership ability, including experience managing and developing growing teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum of 10 years progressive benefits experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Public company experience preferred
Workday experience preferred
Experience with a company with 5,000+ employees preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Fertility benefits
Wellness resources
Paid sick time
Generous paid time off and holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Complimentary Calm app subscription
Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Commuter benefits
Employee discount programs
Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave, including for adoptive parents
Legal plan options
Pet insurance coverage