Publicis Re:Sources · 5 hours ago
Benefits Analyst – Retirement Plans
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expPublicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third-largest communications group. The Benefits Analyst – Retirement Plans will be responsible for the administration of retirement programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and collaborating with various teams to support operational excellence and employee service.
Business DevelopmentConsultingInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support daily administration of the 401(k) Plan and monthly administration of the Cash Balance Plan
Reconcile 401(k) funding for bi‑weekly and semi‑monthly payrolls and monthly cash balance plan funding
Partner cross‑functionally with Benefits (Health & Welfare), HR, Payroll, Finance, Accounts Payable, and Treasury to ensure accurate and timely plan operations
Collaborate with recordkeepers, vendors, and internal communications teams to develop and deliver retirement education programs, workshops, and materials
Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial and operational reports to key stakeholders
Participate in recurring vendor and internal partner meetings to support service delivery and issue resolution
Provide guidance to employees on retirement plan topics including enrollment, eligibility, deferral changes, distributions, loans, hardship withdrawals, rollovers, and terminations
Respond to employee, HR, and vendor inquiries and escalations in a timely, accurate, and professional manner
Escalate complex or sensitive issues to the Benefits Manager – Retirement Plans, as appropriate
Analyze large datasets to validate accuracy and ensure data integrity across systems
Maintain and update procedural documentation while identifying opportunities for continuous process improvement
Perform updates in vendor systems to support accurate and compliant plan administration
Monitor regulatory and legislative changes affecting retirement plans
Ensure retirement plans are administered in accordance with plan documents, ERISA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Support annual plan audits, non‑discrimination testing, and Form 5500 filings by coordinating documentation and working with external vendors and auditors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 3 – 5 years of experience supporting qualified retirement plans, including 401(k) and/or defined benefit or cash balance plans
Working knowledge of ERISA and regulatory requirements impacting retirement plans
Experience supporting audits, non‑discrimination testing, and Form 5500 filings
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with HR, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors
Advanced Excel proficiency, including working with large datasets, pivot tables, and lookup functions
Experience using retirement plan recordkeeping and vendor systems to ensure data accuracy and integrity
Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with a high attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain retirement plan concepts to diverse audiences
Customer‑focused approach with experience handling employee inquiries and escalations confidentially and professionally
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Proactive, collaborative, and solutions‑oriented mindset
Benefits
Temporary roles may be eligible for participation in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party administrator once certain criteria are met.
Temporary roles may also qualify for 401(k) participation after meeting eligibility requirements.
Regular roles include medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), and paid time off.
Company
Publicis Re:Sources
Publics Re:Sources is a shared services company that offers technology solutions and optimized business services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Deepkamal Sachdeva
Human Resources Business Partner
Hernán Monge Chinchilla
Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Partner
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