Group Lead - Retirement

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.•Marysville, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leads the regional Retirement Operations team to deliver accurate, compliant, and efficient administration of retirement programs while supporting a high-quality associate experience and strong business outcomes. Oversees the day-to-day administration of 401(K), nonqualified plans, pension, and stock programs across the region. Ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance, timely filings and communications, effective vendor performance, and sound support for plan governance, budgeting, and investment monitoring.

Requirements

Four year degree is required
Typically requires 7-10 years of progressive experience in retirement operations, benefits administration, or total rewards, including people leadership or demonstrated team lead responsibility
Strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and administrative practices related to 401(k), nonqualified, pension, and stock purchase plans
Working knowledge of retirement plan investments, fiduciary concepts, and governance processes
Strong understanding of plan design and operational implications for both qualified and nonqualified retirement programs
Experience working with HR, payroll, recordkeeping, and vendor systems, including data integrity and process integration considerations
Experience with cost forecasting, budgeting, and vendor or plan financial management
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across a regional or matrixed organization
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence, explain complex topics clearly, and build alignment with stakeholders
Strong attention to detail, organization, and project management skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, leaders, vendors, and partners at multiple organizational levels
Strong problem-solving, judgment, and conflict management skills

Responsibilities

Oversees administration of 401(k), nonqualified, pension, and stock purchase plans across the region to ensure accuracy, compliance, service quality, and cost effectiveness.
Ensures required filings, disclosures, and participant communications are completed accurately and on time.
Supports plan investment monitoring, forecasting, budgeting, and fiduciary governance activities, including oversight of foundation assets as applicable.
Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, consultants, and governance partners.
Maximizes vendor capabilities, monitors service delivery, and holds providers accountable to contractual obligations and performance standards.
Partners with stakeholders such as Total Rewards Strategy, plan committees, Finance, Legal, HR Technology, and external providers to evaluate plan operations and design, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop recommendations for changes to programs, processes, investments, and systems.
Leads and develops team members by setting clear expectations, providing coaching and feedback, assigning work effectively, and maintaining accountability for performance, service, and compliance.
Fosters an environment where team members can raise issues, share ideas, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Makes sound operational decisions with limited direction on plan administration, compliance, participant issues, and systems.
Uses data, controls, and process discipline to identify risks, improve service delivery, and implement sustainable process improvements across the region.
Aligns team priorities and decisions with regional and organizational strategy, and applies sound judgment to determine when proposed changes support broader business, compliance, and associate needs.