Retirement Plan Administrator
Tohono O'odham Nation
- Sells, AZ
- $74,184 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Explains employee retirement and withdrawal options and processes retirement plan documents including distribution elections, tax withholding, and rollovers.
- Processes enrollments, changes, loans, terminations, and distributions for retirement benefits.
- Monitors and audits data entered to the payroll system and provides reports to service providers to ensure accurate information is processed for participants.
- Reviews payroll reports for accuracy of employee deductions and retirement plan contributions on a bi-weekly or more frequent basis.
- Updates active, vested and termination reports.
- Advises and communicates to participants any change or updates to the 401(k) or other retirement options.
- Prepares recurring and ad hoc retirement plan statistical and other reports.
- Provides retirement presentations to new employees, departments and programs upon request.
- Administers 401(k) Plan Trustee meetings and provides records of meetings including meeting minutes.
- Recommends, develops and implements applicable policies and procedures relative to sovereignty rights of the Nation in accordance with applicable federal and state legislation that may affect the Plans.
- Works with the Nation's 401(k) Plan service providers to ensure efficient operation and compliance of 401(k) Plan.
- Works with local PSPRS Board Secretary to assist in administration of PSPRS benefits for public safety employees.
- Maintains professional knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.
- Knowledge of Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.
- Knowledge of governmental retirement plan administration in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements.
- Knowledge of Indian sovereignty issues in relation to federal and state laws.
- Knowledge of the Nation's Personnel Policies & Procedures.
- Knowledge of the principles of contract negotiations and purchasing procurement requirements utilizing RFPs.
- Knowledge of statistical compilation and analysis.
- Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions and implementing recommendations.
- Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs.
- Ability to read, analyze, review, and interpret complex documentation and data.
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions; work independently and meet strict time lines.
- Ability to make simple arithmetical calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Ability to travel within the interior/exterior boundaries of the Tohono O'odham Nation.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all employee and benefits information in accordance with the Nation's policies.
- Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, Finance or related field and two years demonstrated work experience in administering a comprehensive employee retirement plan and employee benefits program; or equivalent combination of training, education, and work experience, to include six years of administering a comprehensive employee retirement plan.
- Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background check is required to determine suitability for hire, including a 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
- May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license, (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
- If required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
- Based on the department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham Language and English as a condition of employment.