The Retirement Services team is responsible for administering the pension and 401(k) plans for the ACE organization, which includes over 15,000 participants in the 401(k) plan and over 22,000 participants in the pension plan.  The primary responsibility for this position will be the day-to-day supervision and management of the Retirement Services team which is a sizable team of professionals who administers these plans. Â
Administration of the Pension and 401(k) plan includes pension calculations, 2nd calculations, commencements, plan interpretation and plan amendments, working closely with our external actuarial firm, developing co-sourcing arrangement, handling a Workday-IPAS integration, data remediation, data digitization, managing calculation backlogs, valuation work, working with auditing, investment and accounting personnel, and internal ERISA counsel, plan amendments, government filings, Summary Plan Description reviews, 401k wires, reconciliations of payroll contributions, non-discrimination testing, participant communications, responding to audit requests, Total Rewards Statements and other various duties.  This person will also be responsible for handling executive pension and 401(k) matters. A successful applicant will have experience working with pension plan(s) and have at least a basic understanding of IRS, DOL, and ERISA regulations.   Â
Qualifications:
5+ years’ combined experience in administration of Pension plans, 401(k) Defined Contribution plans, Benefits and/or Finance
Must have experience in pension calculations
Managerial/supervisory experience a plus
Experience with WORKDAY is a plus but not required
Ability to delegate tasks and manage productivity
Works well with teammates, internal and external partners including vendors
Knows when to reach out for assistance and leverages subject matter experts to solve problems and administer plans
Basic understanding of IRS, DOL, and ERISA regulations regarding pension and 401(k)
Experience working with actuaries, 401k trustees, legal counsel and auditors preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Microsoft Access experience is a plus
IPAS or People Engine/Workday experience is a plus
Ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities and complete duties with a sense of urgency
Detail-oriented with the ability to handle a heavy workload
Candidate must possess excellent communication skills as this position will be working with all levels of management as well as plan participants
Strong vendor management skills including contracting, metrics, issue resolution, budget management, and driving continuous improvement
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The starting pay range for this position is:
$94,900.00 - $126,500.00Additionally, for full time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance.
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Remarkable benefits:
•   Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
•   401(K) saving plan with company match AND Pension
•   Tuition assistance
•   PTO for community volunteer programs
•   Wellness program
•   Employee discounts
“Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.”
AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).Â