Retirement Benefits Manager – Global Industrial

Softcard (acquired by Google)

. Serve as the primary subject matter expert for all retirement benefit plans and programs .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in retirement benefit plan administration, compliance with ERISA and Internal Revenue Code, and effective stakeholder management. Proven ability to analyze metrics for retirement readiness and implement financial wellness strategies.

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Retirement Plan AdministrationCompliance with ERISAVendor ManagementFinancial AcumenStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Defined Contribution Plans401(k) Plan ComplianceRetirement Plan GovernanceRegulatory FilingsProject ManagementData AnalysisFinancial ReportingRetirement Education StrategiesAudit CoordinationPlan Amendments

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsInfluencing DecisionsPlanning and OrganizationDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

HRISRetirement Administration PlatformsReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CEBSCRPSQKACPCCFP

Industry Keywords

Retirement Benefit PlansFinancial WellnessFiduciary GovernanceCompliance TestingParticipant DisclosuresMergers and AcquisitionsRetirement ReadinessThird-Party AdministratorsTrusteesInvestment Advisors

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary subject matter expert for all retirement benefit plans and programs
Evaluate, design, implement, administer, and govern retirement and financial wellness plans and programs
Manage relationships with third-party administrators, trustees, auditors, consultants, and retirement plan service providers
Partner with fiduciary committees and leadership teams on retirement plan governance and decision-making
Coordinate retirement plan committee meetings, including materials, reporting, and documentation
Monitor industry trends, legislative changes, and marketplace developments and recommend program enhancements
Ensure compliance with ERISA, Internal Revenue Code requirements, SECURE Act provisions, and other applicable regulations
Coordinate annual compliance testing, audits, Form 5500 filings, plan amendments, participant disclosures, and regulatory reporting
Support vendor reviews, contract management, and service-level performance evaluations
Analyze participation, savings rates, investment utilization, and other metrics to improve retirement readiness
Develop and implement retirement education and financial wellness strategies
Partner with HR Shared Services, Payroll, HRIS, Finance, and external providers on plan administration and participant transactions
Provide guidance on escalated compliance and administration questions
Educate community HR leaders through informational webinars
Lead employee communications related to retirement plans and programs
Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and integration activities affecting retirement plans
Prepare executive-level reporting, analytics, and recommendations
Drive continuous improvement in operational efficiency, participant experience, and retirement readiness
Act as escalation point for complex retirement plan questions and administration issues
Research and prepare recommendations for retirement plan administrative and benefit claim appeals
Maintain records related to appeals, committee decisions, and fiduciary governance activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Five (5) to eight (8) years of progressive retirement benefits experience
Strong knowledge of qualified defined contribution plans, including 401(k) plan administration and compliance requirements
Experience supporting retirement plan governance, audits, and regulatory filings
Experience managing external vendors, consultants, recordkeepers, and investment advisors
Strong analytical, project management, and financial acumen skills
Proficiency with HRIS, retirement administration platforms, and reporting tools
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence decisions and drive results across multiple functions without direct authority
Preferred: CEBS, CRPS, QKA, CPC, CFP, or similar retirement-related professional certification
Preferred: Experience supporting nonqualified deferred compensation plans
Preferred: Experience working with large employer retirement programs
Preferred: Knowledge of fiduciary governance practices and benefit committee operations
Preferred: Experience developing financial wellness and retirement readiness initiatives
Preferred: Familiarity with mergers, acquisitions, and retirement plan integration activities
Strong planning, organization, delegation and decision-making abilities
Must be able to communicate effectively in both virtual and in-person settings