Sr Retirement Analyst

Public Consulting Group

3d•$65,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com. Public Consulting Group is looking for a Senior Retirement Analyst to join the Total Rewards Team. A Senior Retirement Analyst manages the day-to-day operations of an employer's retirement plan, ensuring it remains compliant with federal laws like ERISA and the IRS. This role involves significant fiduciary responsibility, requiring the administrator to act solely in the best interest of plan participants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
4+ years of experience in Human Resources and or working with retirement plans
Previous 401k Experience needed
In-depth knowledge of retirement plan types and governing laws (ERISA, IRS regulations, DOL guidelines).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex benefit-related issues and correct errors
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to educate and support plan participants
Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines and compliance requirements
Proficiency with retirement plan administration software

Responsibilities

Enrolling eligible employees, maintaining accurate participant records, updating deferral rates, and processing status changes (e.g., new hires, terminations).
Overseeing and approving participant transactions, including contributions, distributions, rollovers, hardship withdrawals, and loans, ensuring they adhere to plan rules
Maintaining detailed and accurate records of all plan activities, contributions, and investments.
Performing mandatory annual nondiscrimination testing to ensure the plan benefits all employees equitably, not just highly compensated employees.
Preparing, signing, and submitting required forms to government agencies, most notably the annual Form 5500 and related schedules, to report on the plan's financial condition and operations
Coordinating and supporting annual plan audits for large plans.
Staying updated on changes in federal and state laws and amending plan documents as needed to maintain legal compliance