Manager - Retirement Plans

Bon Secours Mercy Health

1d • $51 - $82

About The Position

The Manager - Retirement Plans serves as the subject matter expert and manager for employer-sponsored retirement programs. The role is responsible for day-to-day management, fiduciary oversight, and ongoing development of retirement plans, which may include defined contribution, defined benefit, and other qualified and nonqualified arrangements. It ensures that programs are administered in compliance with applicable regulations and that plan design and operations align with organizational and workforce needs.

The manager oversees strategic and operational retirement-program activities, plan administration, compliance, budgets, vendors, data integrations, and escalated participant issues. The role also supports organizational transactions and regulatory monitoring, prepares retirement plan committee materials, and provides direction to assigned staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Human Resources, Accounting, or a related field.
• 8–10+ years of progressive retirement plan administration experience across defined contribution, defined benefit, or similar programs.
• Knowledge of employee benefit laws and regulations.
• Experience working with outsourced retirement plan administrators and vendors.
• Ability to interpret plan provisions and regulatory requirements.
• Analytical skills related to budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and evaluate service provider performance.
• Problem-solving skills to address participant issues and operational challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation.
• Other relevant retirement- or benefits-related professional designations.
• Master’s degree.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems and complex system interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic and operational oversight of retirement programs.
• Manage daily retirement plan administration, initiatives, projects, and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including oversight of audits, compliance testing, regulatory filings, and required reporting.
• Prepare and present materials for retirement plan committee meetings.
• Develop and manage retirement plan budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Interpret plan provisions, guide vendors and internal stakeholders, review service provider reports, and take appropriate action.
• Oversee data integrations between internal systems and external vendors to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Resolve escalated participant issues, including claims and appeals.
• Support organizational transactions that impact retirement plans and monitor regulatory changes in coordination with internal and external partners.
• Lead and provide direction to assigned staff.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager