Job Description
Relius Pension Administrator-Remote
Position Title: Relius Pension Administrator
*Remote
Position Overview:
Our client, a growing full-service retirement plan consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Pension Administrator with strong Daily Valuation and Relius expertise. This role supports a broad mix of plan types, including 401(k), Profit Sharing, 403(b), Cash Balance, and Defined Benefit plans.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on A–Z administration experience and deep proficiency in the Relius Administration System, including Form 5500 preparation and document work. This position offers strong career development opportunities within a collaborative, client-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle administration for assigned retirement plans.
- Serve as primary contact for clients, advisors, and professional partners.
- Perform trust accounting and cash/share reconciliations.
- Determine eligibility, vesting, and reconcile census data.
- Prepare Forms 5500 and related government filings using Relius.
- Perform compliance testing (ADP/ACP, 410(b), 401(a)(4), 402(g), 416, 415).
- Calculate employer contributions including cross-tested and permitted disparity formulas.
- Prepare quarterly management reports and participant statements.
- Review plan document provisions and assist with plan design updates.
- Monitor daily activity including payroll, distributions, and participant inquiries.
- Calculate Required Minimum Distributions and review 1099-R reporting.
- Review and calculate QDROs.
- Prepare Voluntary Compliance Program filings as needed.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 4+ years of retirement plan administration experience.
- Strong A–Z TPA experience.
- Expert-level experience with Relius Administration System required.
- Experience with Relius Form 5500 and document preparation required.
- Experience with daily recordkeeping plans.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of ERISA regulations and plan document provisions.
- Experience working in a consulting TPA environment preferred.
Required Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and client communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.
- Self-motivated with high learning agility.
- Practical, solution-oriented mindset.
- Collaborative team player with strong client-service focus.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) and profit-sharing contributions.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support.
- Employer support for professional designations.
- Flexible hybrid work environment.
- Growth and advancement opportunities within a national consulting firm.
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