What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retirement Benefits Analyst position at Spire?
Summary
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
At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of our business. We’re dedicated to understanding our customers’ needs and goals to better serve them today and tomorrow. That’s why we’re always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.
Posting Requirements
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Spire and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws.
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
- 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
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- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Human Resources, or similar business discipline REQUIRED
- 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
- 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
At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of our business. We’re dedicated to understanding our customers’ needs and goals to better serve them today and tomorrow. That’s why we’re always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.
Posting Requirements
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Spire and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws.
