Recology
Senior Retirement Plan Specialist – Recology
Recology
Subsidiary Name: Recology Service Center Nevada Location: 1196 - Recology Nevada City: Sparks
Essential Responsibilities
Assists the Retirement Benefits Program Manager in administering multiple retirement plans (Defined Benefit Pension, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plans) including enrollment, tracking and reporting.
Functions as an approachable first point of contact for employee owners and retirees to answer and respond to questions via telephone, email and text.
Administers, researches, analyzes and resolves issues employees are experiencing with their retirement plan.
Assists with processing payments and deposits to and from the pension trust and maintains plan expense spreadsheets.
Assists with monthly and annual reconciling of multiple retirement plan trusts.
Runs eligibility files for third‑party administrators and researches and answers inquiries regarding data integrity and root cause analysis.
Tracks and reports data for multi‑employer pension and 401(k) plans for participating employees.
May assist with annual governmental reporting such as Form 5500, Form 8955‑SSA and the annual PBGC report.
Assists with providing annual benefit plan auditors with data requests, completing reconciliations and answering questions.
Assists in creating and maintaining written documentation for HRIS systems and recommends improvements.
Collaborates with payroll on deferrals, compensation totals and troubleshooting issues.
Creates reports and queries for data requests and assists team members with requests.
May review, update and coordinate distribution of summary plan descriptions and benefit booklets.
Assists with developing, implementing and coordinating mass mail/email campaigns of benefit communications.
May coordinate and travel to conduct employee benefit related meetings or fairs.
Works on HR and benefits‑related projects with team members.
Maintains appropriate links and contact information on HR and vendor portals.
Travel may be required for meetings and site visits.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum three years related experience in benefit plan administration.
Knowledge of JD Edwards, Oracle Fusion, benefits operations and benefit laws such as ERISA, PPA, SECURE ACT, CARES, COBRA, HIPAA.
Strong analytical math skills for determining benefits, payments and performing statistical analyses.
Demonstrates accountability for assigned tasks.
Ability to work efficiently with and analyze large amounts of data.
Ability to understand, interpret and follow technical documents.
Proven ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
Experience with HRIS systems and query reporting (e.g., Hubble).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and advanced Excel.
Bachelor's degree required.
Preferred: Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Retirement Plans Associate (RPA) designation.
Recology Offers
An ecologically innovative company that mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining communities.
The largest employee‑owned resource recovery company with exceptional benefits.
A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration and learning by doing.
An inspired mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re‑use, Recycle, Recologize.
Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for and grow a community that sees a world without waste.
Recology Benefits May Include
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
Annual wellness incentives.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Educational assistance.
Commuting benefits.
Employee referral program.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application; inaccurate information may cause delays in processing or disqualify you as a candidate.
Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and Sales
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Subsidiary Name: Recology Service Center Nevada Location: 1196 - Recology Nevada City: Sparks
Essential Responsibilities
Assists the Retirement Benefits Program Manager in administering multiple retirement plans (Defined Benefit Pension, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plans) including enrollment, tracking and reporting.
Functions as an approachable first point of contact for employee owners and retirees to answer and respond to questions via telephone, email and text.
Administers, researches, analyzes and resolves issues employees are experiencing with their retirement plan.
Assists with processing payments and deposits to and from the pension trust and maintains plan expense spreadsheets.
Assists with monthly and annual reconciling of multiple retirement plan trusts.
Runs eligibility files for third‑party administrators and researches and answers inquiries regarding data integrity and root cause analysis.
Tracks and reports data for multi‑employer pension and 401(k) plans for participating employees.
May assist with annual governmental reporting such as Form 5500, Form 8955‑SSA and the annual PBGC report.
Assists with providing annual benefit plan auditors with data requests, completing reconciliations and answering questions.
Assists in creating and maintaining written documentation for HRIS systems and recommends improvements.
Collaborates with payroll on deferrals, compensation totals and troubleshooting issues.
Creates reports and queries for data requests and assists team members with requests.
May review, update and coordinate distribution of summary plan descriptions and benefit booklets.
Assists with developing, implementing and coordinating mass mail/email campaigns of benefit communications.
May coordinate and travel to conduct employee benefit related meetings or fairs.
Works on HR and benefits‑related projects with team members.
Maintains appropriate links and contact information on HR and vendor portals.
Travel may be required for meetings and site visits.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum three years related experience in benefit plan administration.
Knowledge of JD Edwards, Oracle Fusion, benefits operations and benefit laws such as ERISA, PPA, SECURE ACT, CARES, COBRA, HIPAA.
Strong analytical math skills for determining benefits, payments and performing statistical analyses.
Demonstrates accountability for assigned tasks.
Ability to work efficiently with and analyze large amounts of data.
Ability to understand, interpret and follow technical documents.
Proven ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
Experience with HRIS systems and query reporting (e.g., Hubble).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and advanced Excel.
Bachelor's degree required.
Preferred: Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Retirement Plans Associate (RPA) designation.
Recology Offers
An ecologically innovative company that mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining communities.
The largest employee‑owned resource recovery company with exceptional benefits.
A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration and learning by doing.
An inspired mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re‑use, Recycle, Recologize.
Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for and grow a community that sees a world without waste.
Recology Benefits May Include
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
Annual wellness incentives.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Educational assistance.
Commuting benefits.
Employee referral program.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application; inaccurate information may cause delays in processing or disqualify you as a candidate.
Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and Sales
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