Senior Analyst, Retirement Plans

Job Description

At Hearst, our culture thrives on shared passion and collective inspiration. Each day is an opportunity to collaborate, create, inform and inspire.

You'll find a welcoming environment where your perspective and talents are valued and encouraged, with the support you need to focus on your goals.

Join the Hearst Employee Benefits Team

Hearst is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program designed with our colleagues' and their families' needs in mind to help safeguard their physical, financial emotional and family wellbeing.

At the core of Hearst's culture is a shared belief that the best work comes from fostering an environment of inclusion and diversity, and we are committed to doing everything we can to make all of our colleagues and their loved ones feel included and supported - especially in the benefits we offer.

As a critical member of the Hearst Benefits team and a key implementer of this vision, your role as a Senior Analyst, Retirement Plans AC1 is pivotal in crafting and delivering benefits solutions that profoundly impact our diverse U.

S.-based employee population, including 14,000+ benefits-eligible colleagues across multiple geographies, time zones and business units, such as Hearst's television, newspapers, magazine, health, and financial services divisions.

As part of the Retirement team, your work will directly influence Hearst's mission to attract, retain and engage top talent by developing and administering a key part of Hearst's total rewards package : financial and retirement security.

In this role, you will develop, inform and support colleagues from all business units and functions to ensure our employees understand, receive and utilize their financial wellbeing benefits.

The Impact You'll Make

Support Administration of Pension and 401(k) Plans : Partner with other team members to ensure accurate retirement plan administration and processes in compliance with plan documents and regulatory requirements;

Perform and review pension benefit calculations.

• Vendor Collaboration : Work closely with benefit vendors and partners to ensure efficient and effective service delivery that aligns with our goals and meets our employees' needs.
• Ensure Compliance : Help to prepare and submit required filings for defined compensation and defined benefit plans; Manage documentation, reporting, and maintain accurate records;

Assist with audit-related processes.

• Engage Employees : Develop and conduct educational live sessions, webinars and materials to boost employee engagement and understanding of available benefits.
• Benefits Inquiry Management : Act as the primary point of contact for employees' benefit questions, providing exemplary support and advice.
• Market Research & Trends Analysis : Stay updated on market trends and best practices in benefits to ensure our offerings remain competitive and meet employee expectations.
• Data Analysis & Reporting : Use data analytics to produce insights, track key performance metrics and support strategic decisions regarding retirement programs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, economics, actuarial science, statistics or related field emphasizing strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• 3+ years of experience in pension or 401(k) administration. Pension experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented.
• Proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, including pivot tables and data visualization).
• Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively presenting complex benefits information.
• In-depth understanding of retirement compliance and regulatory standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Proactive team player who likes to work collaboratively. There are always opportunities to expand your skillset and participate in stretch projects!
• This role is hybrid and based in Hearst's Charlotte, NC office.

About Us

Hearst is one of the nation's largest global, diversified information, services and media companies.

Hearst has been innovating for more than a century, leading with purpose, integrity and a culture of care, with a mission to inform audiences and improve lives.

• The company's diverse portfolio includes global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses;
• Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters;
• ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; 35 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers;

digital services businesses; and more than 200 magazines around the world.

• Hearst is always moving forward, investing in healthcare solutions to improve patient outcomes and technology that curbs emissions;
• providing vital analysis, data and software to the global financial services industry; delivering important service and investigative journalism;

and inspiring audiences with sports and entertainment programming.

With a commitment to maintaining the highest quality in its products and services, Hearst is dedicated to serving the communities it operates in, both civically and philanthropically.

Hearst is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.