Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients' needs take us. As one of the world's leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.

We have an opening for a Manager, Retirement.

Under the direct supervision of the Director, Talent Management, the Manager, Retirement manages all analysis, research, evaluation and administrative functions for U.S. and international retirement programs.

In this capacity, the Manager, Retirement will:

• Manage the day-to-day administration and operation of the retirement plans, including contribution/funding reconciliation, distributions, QDRO processing, benefit file coordination and maintenance; analyze, address and implement retirement plan design changes;
• Monitor and ensure the legal compliance of the plans, by working with providers, internal and external legal counsel; manage the Plan annual audit, 5500 process and compliance testing; read, review, recommend, and apply changes due to legislation affecting the retirement programs;
• Manage the relationships between firm, participants, consultants, trustee and vendors, as applicable, regarding the retirement plans, plan systems and service valuation; oversee and approve payments for participants as part of retirement process and/or termination process;
• Responsible for providing financial metrics and cost analysis of the retirement plans; collect, verify and provide retirement data to the actuary as needed for computation of benefits, funding requirements, valuations and applicable internal audits; collaborate with accounting and financial reporting to ensure appropriate measurement and reporting of plan assets, liabilities, and funding levels;
• Prepare and/or supervise the drafting and delivery of appropriate educational communications regarding the retirement plans and eligibility criteria as needed for the retirement plans and retiree medical plans; prepare communications and materials necessary to address recommended changes and key issues to the Investment/Retirement Benefit Committee; interpret and explain policies, procedures, and relevant law to current, terminated and retired participants;
• Provide clear and effective counsel to employees, participants, retirees and management, in person and in writing, and answer questions regarding retirement programs and policies;
• Maintain and update the retirement section of the Firm's portal/website as needed, ensuring that the information is accurate and current;
• Serve as back-up to the Senior Retirement Analyst and assist with other department initiatives as needed;
• Explain program provisions, procedures and eligibility requirements;
• Assist in implementation and testing of retirement-related systems;
• Work beyond scheduled hours as required, especially at year-end;
• Travel as required; and
• Handle additional related projects as assigned.

Proficiencies:

• Advanced knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations (401k, 415, ERISA);
• Advanced knowledge of customer-service principles;
• Fundamental to Advanced knowledge of human resources laws and practices;
• Fundamental knowledge of general payroll concepts and systems (e.g.: ADP eTime);
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; and
• Fundamental to Advanced proficiency in human resource management systems (e.g.: Workday, PeopleSoft).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (preferred);
• At least 7 years of defined contribution, defined benefit and nonqualified plan administration experience;
• At least 7 years of human resources, talent management, or accounting experience (benefits administration preferred); and
• At least 7 years in a professional services or legal environment (preferred).