Retirement Consultant - Remote,
Posted 2025-04-06UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company thatÂs dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Individual responsible for the accurate administration of the UnitedHealth GroupÂs qualified and nonqualified retirement plans of our acquired companies; ensures administrative processes, procedures and controls facilitate effective administration and service delivery. Responsible for program compliance with company policies and controls, and with the laws, regulations and rules issued or enforced by state, federal and foreign regulatory authorities on the subject of program administration, reporting, disclosures and filing requirements.
Position in this function develops, executes, and supervises projects in partnership with human capital, legal, finance, accounting, payroll, communications, information technology, and other company professionals.
YouÂll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities
 Responsible for the accurate administration of acquired domestic qualified and nonqualified retirement plans through third-party record keepers, trustees, actuaries and consultants
 Oversee daily administrative activities; provide guidance and work direction to Retirement Analysts
 Responsible for working with multiple payroll providers and performing reconciliation between payroll and amounts posted to retirement plans. Review timeliness of contribution and loan repayment deposits and calculate lost earnings correction for late deposits. Review payroll pay codes to ensure correct eligible compensation as defined in the plan document
 Establish, maintain and foster relationships with third-party record keepers, trustees, actuaries, consultants and internal businesses partners
 Ensure compliance with company policies and controls, and with the laws, regulations and rules issued or enforced by state, Federal and foreign regulatory authorities on the subject of program administration, reporting, disclosure and filing requirements
 Ensure program policies, procedures, and provisions are documented, effective and followed. Recommend and implement changes to reduce incidence of error
 Resolve issues. Ensures consistent application of provisions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Escalates issues to management team as needed to assure prompt and accurate resolution. Identifies root cause of issues and leads issue resolution efforts
 Oversees the preparation and submission of IRS/DOL filings; assists with the preparation, review and distribution of plan notices
 Oversees non-discrimination testing activities including requesting, reviewing and reconciling census data to master control totals used for testing
 Main point of contact for internal and external audits. Will be responsible for attending all meetings and pulling required information for the auditors as well as working with the Finance team in creating the financial statements
 Ensure plan documents and materials are timely and accurately amended
 Approves payment of plan expenses and use of forfeitures
 Collaborates with the Retirement Director on the implementation of new plans, program features and changes to plans and/or administrative procedures
 Oversees the merger of acquired plans into the core UnitedHealth Group retirement plans or transition of acquired plan to the UHG Master Trust
 Interacts with third-party vendors and internal team to ensure appropriate levels of performance. Periodically reviews internal and third party activities for quality
 Reviews communication drafts for accuracy, detail and completeness
 Responsible for plan reporting and analysis
 Prepares documentation of change needs and assists with the review and testing of related materials and systems
 Participates in retirement team special projects
 Stays to date on trends and developments related to qualified
Skills
 Advanced interpersonal, communication and collaborative team skills
 Ability to effectively interact with and influence all levels of internal and external business partners
 Advanced consultative, facilitation, and project management skills
 Ability to exercise independent judgment
 Proven organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
 Advanced knowledge of MS-Office tools - Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint
 Ability to work in a team environment with a client service focus
 Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion
 Ability to manage time well, prioritize effectively and handle multiple deadlines
YouÂll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications
 4+ years benefit plan experience: including plan sponsor, consulting, or administration experience with qualified retirement plans
 Extensive 401k plan administration experience within a recordkeeping organization
 Experience managing outsourced benefits service providers or within an outsourced benefits service provider
 Technical knowledge of administrative practices and all pertinent federal and state regulations affecting retirement programs
Preferred Requirements
 Professional designation (CEBS)
 Experience in a complex matrixed Fortune 100 organization
 Experience with plan mergers and/or moving retirement plans from one recordkeeper to another
 Experience working with annual 401(k) plan audits and 5500 filings
 Experience working with annual non-discrimination testing
 All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth GroupÂs Telecommuter Policy
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, youÂll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyoneÂof every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and incomeÂdeserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes  an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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