US Wellbeing Benefits Manager - Retirement Plans

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

129d • $111,228 - $166,842

About The Position

We are seeking a US Wellbeing Benefits Manager - Retirement Plans. This role focuses primarily on US-based retirement plans, working with colleagues and outside service providers to ensure our retirement benefits strategy and execution reflect the needs of AstraZeneca and our employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferably in finance or a related field.
• 4 or more years of experience managing a large 401(k) plan.
• Experience testing and implementing 401(k) changes in an HRIS.
• In-depth knowledge of processes, procedures, and legal requirements pertaining to 401(k) plans, and non-qualified deferred compensation plans.
• Ability to push through process improvements and efficiencies using AI or other means.
• Strong people skills including collaboration, coaching, and influencing.
• Experience managing cross-functional benefit plan projects in a public U.S. corporation.
• Experience managing benefits related to merger and acquisition activities.
• Ability to think, plan, communicate, collaborate and manage effectively in a fast-paced, globally serviced environment.
• High level of proficiency in Excel, Power Point, and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing complex retirement savings plans within a large organization.
• Experience designing or administering health and welfare benefit plans.
• Experience working with Fidelity.
• CEBS certification.
• Proficiency in Workday.
• Advanced user of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage 401(k) and non-qualified deferred compensation plans.
• Ensure the 401(k) plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans are administered efficiently externally and internally, and in accordance with the plan documents and legal requirements.
• Manage plan documents and provider contracts pertaining to the 401(k) and non-qualified plans.
• Work closely with internal resources on the implementation of 401(k) design changes in Workday and lead the corresponding UAT.
• Monitor plan cost, design, & participation and ensure competitiveness within the industry.
• Oversee and coordinate all required compliance matters such as reporting and disclosures.
• Act as expert resource on plan administration, M&A diligence and integration, and plan functionality within Workday.
• Drive communication and education strategy of retirement plans and write/edit communications.
• Ensure program practices are consistent with organizational objectives.
• Manage relationships with providers.
• Coach teammates on retirement plan administration.
• Contribute to or lead benefit projects pertaining to the US health and welfare space.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan).
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid leaves.
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree