Retirement Specialist

Position Information

You’re looking for a change, and so are we. At Venable, we know that every new hire brings valuable experience, new perspectives, and a chance to raise the bar on our approach to how we work. That’s why we’re looking for a Retirement Specialist to help us support the Firm’s retirement and benefits programs and administration.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ...

• The day-to-day administration and communication of Venable’s retirement programs, including 401(k), profit sharing and cash balance plans, and other retirement savings programs.
• Educating employees and resolving questions about the retirement benefit options available to them, providing guidance on plan features, enrollment procedures, investment options, and contribution limits.
• Assisting employees in understanding and interpreting retirement plan documents, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, plan rules, and regulations.
• Coordinating with external benefit plan administrators, recordkeepers, and investment managers to ensure accurate and timely processing of retirement plan contributions, distributions, loans, and other transactions; Assisting Director and Manager with annual plan audits, 5500s, and other needs as they may arise.
• Drafting all Benefits letters related to onboarding, promotions, verification of benefits and departures for employees.
• Overseeing the reconciliation process for all benefit invoices and bill payments.
• Partnering with COBRA vendor to ensure data accuracy regarding subsidies and invoicing.
• Administering the Tuition Reimbursement Program, assisting with the Open Enrollment process and providing back up for benefits onboarding sessions.

The successful candidate will demonstrate ...

• Minimum of three years of related experience, including working knowledge and hands on experience with retirement benefits administration or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of retirement benefit plans, including 401(k), profit sharing plans, and other defined contribution plans including regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience working with retirement plan vendors, recordkeepers, and investment managers.
• Strong understanding of investment options, asset allocation, and retirement planning strategies.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations governing retirement benefits, such as ERISA, IRS regulations, and Department of Labor guidelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret retirement plan documents and resolve benefit-related issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate retirement benefit concepts to employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with integrity.

Committing your time and talent is no small matter—at Venable, we know that superior client service begins with an investment in our people. Our competitive compensation, robust benefits, and programs that support our employees’ well-being, families, and futures reflect our dedication to prioritizing the whole person, not just the professional.

Venable’s benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, 401(k) with firm profit share, paid time off, firm paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, family planning resources and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. New employees are provided a detailed orientation to the firm’s benefit offerings upon hire.

Here, we strive to offer the kind of care that radiates, from our colleagues to our clients, to our communities, so that success finds everyone.

Apply today!

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