Contract Comp & Retirement Analyst II

The Friedkin Group•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Compensation & Retirement Analyst II administers and maintains company compensation and retirement benefit programs under the leadership of the Sr. Manager, Compensation & Retirement. The role conducts moderate to complex data analysis, including funding reconciliations and deferred compensation and 401(k) financial audit reconciliations. It informs and guides employees on retirement benefits, independently resolves issues, leads assigned projects, and works with vendors. This is a contract role with The Friedkin Group. Contractors are engaged for a defined period and assignment, are not employees of the company, and are not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. No travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 3–4 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)—IFEBP preferred.
Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)—AACE preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer and assist with setting up and implementing retirement benefits, including 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, and Executive Deferred Compensation plans.
Work with vendors, auditors, and internal partners to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies and procedures.
Lead 401(k) plan testing, audits, and filings; review and maintain plan documents and SPDs.
Use vendor and internal HRIS systems, Excel, and database programs to administer plans, including vendor files, benefit funding, and loans; identify and resolve errors such as QNEC.
Collaborate with vendors and internal teams, including HRIS, payroll, and benefits.
Lead assigned projects by developing and implementing project plans, managing project work and deadlines, and coordinating vendors.
Create or oversee the preparation of communication and education plans and materials; prepare and deliver presentations.
Complete moderate to complex data analysis using Excel, HRIS, and vendor systems for selected areas.
Compile data for compensation and benefit surveys used for benchmarking and company recognition.
Respond to and resolve routine and complex questions and issues from associates, management, and vendors in the compensation and retirement benefits area.
Assist with salary administration, including job evaluations, compensation recommendations, market data analysis, and compensation-related projects.
Analyze compensation and benefit processes and procedures, propose and develop best practices and efficiencies, and develop and maintain department process documentation.