Retirement Plan Operations Specialist
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Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Thu, Oct 29, 2026
This job expires in: 27 days
Job Summary
To support a growing team, the full-time Retirement Plan Operations Specialist will administer and report on 401(k) plans, review client documents for accuracy, and educate clients on their retirement plan requirements while working remotely.
Key responsibilities
- Review client-submitted documents for completeness and accuracy to prepare annual reporting
- Utilize administration software to complete 401(k) testing and prepare required government filings, including IRS Form 5500
- Communicate with clients to obtain necessary information and provide updates throughout the reporting process
Required qualifications
- 1 to 5 years of experience in back-office financial operations, such as benefits administration or compliance support
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Direct experience in retirement-plan operations, including 401(k) or IRA administration, is preferred
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in business or finance, or equivalent work experience, is preferred
- Basic knowledge of 401(k) plan structure and IRS/DOL regulations is preferred
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