Understand the competitive landscape and emerging trends to ensure our overall benefit package aligns with our talent strategy and is meaningful to our workforce
Lead or support a variety of retirement benefit initiatives which could include competitiveness analysis, program design, RFPs, acquisition or vendor implementation, workforce communication, or other initiatives that support Thrivent’s strategy
Manage short
and long-term financial impact of retirement benefit programs to Thrivent and our workforce through plan design, proactive program oversight and shared accountability
Act as a partner and consultant for health & welfare and retirement benefit programs, managing vendor relationships and responding to workforce escalations, as needed
Remain current with legislative and regulatory requirements and ensure our benefit plans are administered in accordance with plan documents and regulatory requirements
Maintain close working relationships with internal and external partners, including vendors, consultants, HR team members, legal counsel, finance partners, and communications staff
Ensure plan documents are compliant with federal and state regulations
Lead benefit program projects and initiatives
Develop a comprehensive retirement communications strategy that effectively demonstrates the value of Thrivent retirement programs to both current and prospective employees
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, advanced degree preferred
Expert-level analytical skill is required to interpret pension, 401(k) and non-qualified plan provisions and certify accuracy of calculations
8-10 years’ experience in the administration of qualified and non-qualified retirement plans
Provide direction and guidance to team members, as it relates to retirement benefits
Must be able to communicate complex matters in a way that non-technical participants, beneficiaries, and/or Senior Management can understand
Able to communicate at all levels
Ability to solve complex problems and bring new perspectives to existing solutions
Able to think strategically
Able to lead your own work and deliver on expected outcomes
Benefits
various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives)
medical, dental, and vision insurance
health savings account
flexible spending account
401k
pension
life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance