Benefits Analyst – Retirement Plans

Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third-largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 5,000+ people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare and digital marketing agencies. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients. In addition to providing essential, everyday services to the 100,000+ global Publicis Groupe employees, we build products and support capabilities that advances Publicis Groupe’s long-term growth strategy — taking even the smallest ideas into big concepts and beyond.

In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Publicis Re:Sources develops and implements platforms, applications and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients.

The company is a premier shared services company serving the financial, technological and administrative needs of U.S.-based business units of the world’s third largest Communications company. With 2021 net revenues of over 10 billion Euros, the parent company specializes in Advertising, Digital, Media buying and consultancy. The parent company is present in over 100+ countries on 5 continents, with 100,000 employees.

Our Guiding Principals:

1)People first, driving success together.

2)Problem solving mindset.

3)Respect each other.

4)Partner & collaborate as one team.

5)Commit to quality & standards.

6)Innovate & embrace the future.

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An exciting job opportunity exists for a Benefits Analyst – Retirement Plans to join our Benefits Team based in New York City. The Benefits Analyst – Retirement Plans will be responsible for the administration of our retirement programs (401K and Defined Benefit) for active and former employees. This role involves ensuring compliance with plan documents, relevant regulations, and working closely with our Agency HR teams, Payroll, HRIS, Finance and external partners. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of retirement plans, bring strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, a passion for building relationships with both internal and external partners, enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and a commitment to operational excellence and employee service.

Plan Administration & Operations

• Support daily administration of the 401(k) Plan and monthly administration of the Cash Balance Plan.
• Reconcile 401(k) funding for bi‑weekly and semi‑monthly payrolls and monthly cash balance plan funding.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Benefits (Health & Welfare), HR, Payroll, Finance, Accounts Payable, and Treasury to ensure accurate and timely plan operations.

Vendor & Financial Management

• Collaborate with recordkeepers, vendors, and internal communications teams to develop and deliver retirement education programs, workshops, and materials.
• Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial and operational reports to key stakeholders.
• Participate in recurring vendor and internal partner meetings to support service delivery and issue resolution.

Employee Support & Communication

• Provide guidance to employees on retirement plan topics including enrollment, eligibility, deferral changes, distributions, loans, hardship withdrawals, rollovers, and terminations.
• Respond to employee, HR, and vendor inquiries and escalations in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
• Escalate complex or sensitive issues to the Benefits Manager – Retirement Plans, as appropriate.

Systems, Data & Process Improvement

• Analyze large datasets to validate accuracy and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Maintain and update procedural documentation while identifying opportunities for continuous process improvement.
• Perform updates in vendor systems to support accurate and compliant plan administration.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Monitor regulatory and legislative changes affecting retirement plans.
• Ensure retirement plans are administered in accordance with plan documents, ERISA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support annual plan audits, non‑discrimination testing, and Form 5500 filings by coordinating documentation and working with external vendors and auditors

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 3 – 5 years of experience supporting qualified retirement plans, including 401(k) and/or defined benefit or cash balance plans.
• Working knowledge of ERISA and regulatory requirements impacting retirement plans.
• Experience supporting audits, non‑discrimination testing, and Form 5500 filings.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with HR, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency, including working with large datasets, pivot tables, and lookup functions.
• Experience using retirement plan recordkeeping and vendor systems to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with a high attention to detail.

Communication & Professional Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain retirement plan concepts to diverse audiences.
• Customer‑focused approach with experience handling employee inquiries and escalations confidentially and professionally.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive, collaborative, and solutions‑oriented mindset.

Compensation Range: $60,000–$70,000 annually. This range reflects the Company’s expected pay for this position at the time of posting. Consistent with applicable law, final compensation will be determined based on the applicant’s skills, qualifications, and experience, as well as the requirements of the position. The Company reserves the right to adjust this pay range at any time.

Benefits:

• Temporary roles may be eligible for participation in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party administrator once certain criteria are met. Temporary roles may also qualify for 401(k) participation after meeting eligibility requirements.

• Regular roles include medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), and paid time off.

Other Information:

• Application deadline: 03/30/2026

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.