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Sr Plan Administration Analyst P/T Temp

Role overview

Summary

This role is for a Sr Plan Administration Analyst at NBT, focusing on the maintenance of retirement plan documents and providing expert consultation on plan provisions. You will support compliance and strategic design efforts while serving both internal and external clients.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and ten years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Certified Pension Consultant (CPC) certification, or equivalent.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office products.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and technical procedures.
  • Preferred: Knowledgeable about the retirement plan industry and insurance/mutual.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain Plan documents to ensure compliance with current legislation and guidance.
  • Provide guidance and consultative services regarding ERISA, fiduciary responsibilities, and strategic plan design.
  • Oversee the production of annual Safe Harbor and Automatic Enrollment notices to meet regulatory disclosure requirements.
  • Recommend system enhancements related to plan document maintenance.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Analytical Skills
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Planning
  • Social Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Proactivity
  • Multitasking

About the company

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EPIC Retirement Plan Services

  • Asset & Wealth Management
  • 201–500
EPIC Retirement Plan Services provides banks, trust companies, investment advisors, and TPAs with the very best in retirement plan consulting and recordkeeping services. Building on EPIC’s open-architecture platform, our dedicated relationship managers and world class client-services teams ensure that each client has a custom-fit solution supported by friendly, responsive service. Leveraging our deep experience, tools, and technology, we actively work with our clients to continuously grow their retirement business over time. At EPIC RPS, we are passionate about our clients’ success.

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Job description

Pay Range: $35.93 - $55.09Responsible for all aspects of Plan document maintenance with respect to qualified, and certain non-qualified, retirement plans. Also serves as both an internal and external document expert for consulting with respect to Plan provisions and design.

ducation and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree and ten (10) years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Certified Pension Consultant (CPC) certification, or equivalent, must be obtained

Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and technical procedures.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively with both internal and external contacts.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office products and experience with spreadsheets, database management and presentation designs.
  • Must have high analytical, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with strong client service focus.
  • Must be proactive, autonomous, detail oriented, able to multi-task and meet project deadlines.
  • Must be focused on professional growth, self-improvement and continuous learning.
  • Must understand key plan design, compliance and fiduciary role related topics with respect to 401(k) Plans.
  • Knowledgeable about the retirement plan industry and insurance/mutual

Unique Job Characteristics and Requirements:

Annual continuing education credits must be achieved to maintain professional designation(s) through seminars, webcasts and other continuing education opportunities. Prior experience with client and vendor relationship management, with excellent, professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Tasks Performed:

  • 60% Ensures that Plan documents are properly updated and in compliance with current legislation and guidance.
  • 20% Provides clients, advisors and internal staff with guidance and consultative services in the area of ERISA, fiduciary responsibilities, and strategic plan design. Provides appropriate solutions and recommendations to plan administration questions and issues. Supports diverse and cross-functional aspects of qualified plan administration.
  • 10% Oversees the production of annual Safe Harbor and Automatic Enrollment notices to ensure regulatory disclosure requirements are met.
  • 5% Provides recommendations of system enhancements that pertain to plan document maintenance.
  • 5% Perform other duties as requested.

Physical Requirements:

  • Communicate effectively with internal and/or external customers
  • Stationary 75% of time or greater
  • Move Objects to Maximum 10 lbs

Why Work at NBT

At NBT we empower people to grow, innovate, and thrive through meaningful work, a supportive culture and opportunities to make a real impact in your community – because your success drives our success. 

Wellbeing 

At NBT, we value and support your wellbeing by offering generous time-off policies, wellness initiatives and flexible work arrangements, so you can thrive both personally and professionally. 

Community Involvement 

NBT believes community involvement fosters our success and the success of those around us. Through volunteer service and charitable partnerships, we empower our employees to make a positive impact beyond the workplace. 

Culture 

NBT believes in creating a workplace where every voice matters and every team member feels empowered to contribute. With supportive leadership, we foster an environment where employees are connected, inspired, and valued. 

Career Development 

Whether you’re just starting your career or serve in a senior leadership role, your growth and development are our priority. NBT provides a wide variety of development programs and tools for you to reach your full potential. 

Total Rewards 

NBT recognizes and rewards your contributions with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and performance-based incentives – ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.   

Business Stability 

NBT has built a reputation as a stable financial institution by growing our people and our business, evolving our processes and managing risk. We've weathered the market's ups and downs for over 165 years, all while charting a well-defined growth plan. 

Benefits for Full-Time Employees: 

  • Generous Paid Time Off: At least 22 days annually, prorated in the year of hire. 

  • Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary. 

  • Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants. 

  • Dental and Vision Coverage: Ensuring your overall health and well-being. 

  • Flexible Spending Accounts: For healthcare and dependent care expenses. 

  • Employer-Paid Disability Coverage: Both short-term and long-term, with an option to purchase additional long-term coverage. 

  • Life Insurance: Employer-paid basic life insurance, with an option to purchase supplemental coverage. 

  • Voluntary Benefits: Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage. 

  • Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan to help secure your future.

  • Adoption Assistance: Supporting your growing family. 

  • Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education and career growth. 

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to support and resources. 

  • Pet Insurance: For all your furry friends.

  • Financial and Banking Services: Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance. 

Benefits for Part-Time Employees Working 20+ Hours/Week: 

  • Medical Coverage: Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants. 

  • Dental and Vision Coverage: Ensuring your overall health and well-being.

  • Voluntary Benefits: Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.

  • Generous Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary. 

Benefits for All Part-Time Employees: 

  • Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan for employees who work at least 1,000 hours in a calendar year, all designed to help secure your future

  • Paid Sick and Safe Leave: For your health and safety. 

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to support and resources. 

  • Financial and Banking Services: Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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