Spire is hiring a Retirement Benefits Analyst to work from our downtown St. Louis offices. The Retirement Benefits Analyst will be part of a team responsible for the development, implementation and administration of various retirement and savings programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Processes bi-weekly 401k contributions, reconciles file with payroll contributions, and directs AP to fund the contributions after receiving the appropriate authorizations
- Execute/monitor various secure data feeds to off-site benefits and third-party administration vendors for all DB, 401(k) and deferred compensation plans
- Responsible for the execution of annual compliance activities including non-discrimination testing, 5500's, PBGC filings and plan audits
- Provides support to employees on issues related to 401(k) and pension
- Research and prepare documentation that ensures all retirement plans are in compliance with all applicable laws, including ERISA
- Provide support to multiple Spire retirement committees (Retirement Plans Committee, 401(k) Investment Review Committee, and Pension Investment Review Committee)
- Review vendor invoices for accuracy and set up payment requests
Essential Characteristics and Competencies
- High degree of integrity, sensitivity and professionalism in dealing with confidential information and issues
- Ability to adapt to changing environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; including high level of tact and diplomacy
- Excellent attention to detail
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
Required Education (certifications, licenses)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Human Resources, or similar business discipline REQUIRED
Required knowledge, skill and abilities
- 3+ years of experience in qualified and non-qualified retirement plan administration REQUIRED
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to interpret and communicate data REQUIRED
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate skills with Excel REQUIRED
- ADP, Fidelity, and SuccessFactors experience preferred
- Ability to work with and manage strong vendor relationships preferred
- Strong oral and written communication skills and presentation abilities
Physical demands, environment and schedule
- Work is performed in a shared, open-office environment
- Hybrid Working Hours: Typically, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with the option to work remote 2 days per week following onboarding
- Requires work during nonstandard business hours with occasional travel
Spire Inc.
Alabama United States
www.spireenergy.com/