Manager, Retirement Plans

**Proven to Perform.** From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us. **Summary** The Manager, Retirement Plans will support the organization on all retirement programs, which include two 401(k) plans, a defined benefit pension plan, multiple non‑qualified deferred compensation arrangements, and a retiree health program. This role influences enterprise‑wide decisions, partners with executive leadership, and ensures the long‑term financial integrity and compliance of all retirement programs. **Key Responsibilities** **Plan Governance & Fiduciary Oversight** - Serve as the organization’s subject‑matter expert on retirement plan design, governance, and regulatory strategy across all qualified and non‑qualified plans. - Provide recommendations to executive leadership, internal committees, and legal counsel on plan design changes, risk mitigation, and long‑term sustainability. - Interpret complex plan documents and ensure alignment between plan provisions, collective bargaining agreements, payroll systems, and vendor platforms. - Oversee fiduciary responsibilities, ensuring adherence to ERISA, IRS, and DOL requirements and maintaining a strong internal control environment. **401(k) Plan Management** - Provide administration and support the strategic direction of two 401(k) plans (one with extensive union-negotiated contribution structures). - Drive operational excellence across plan processes, participant experience, and vendor performance. - Evaluate plan effectiveness and recommend enhancements to improve outcomes, reduce risk, and optimize cost. **Pension Plan Management** - Oversee the defined benefit pension plan (which consists of a base plan and multiple legacy and union-negotiated component parts), including actuarial coordination, compliance, and claims. - Partner with actuaries and legal counsel to ensure accurate valuations, regulatory filings, and plan governance. **Regulatory Compliance & Reporting** - Lead the annual Form 5500 filing process for all retirement plans, coordinating with recordkeepers, consultants, auditors, internal stakeholders and legal counsel. - Ensure timely implementation of annual IRS limits and regulatory updates, providing strategic guidance to payroll and HRIS teams. - Maintain comprehensive compliance documentation and support internal and external audits. **Non‑Qualified & Executive Deferred Compensation Plans** - Provide senior‑level oversight of non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, ensuring compliance with Internal Revenue Code Section 409A and alignment with executive compensation strategy. - Coordinate with Finance, Payroll, and external vendors to ensure accurate administration and reporting. **Vendor & Consultant Relationship Leadership** - Act as the liaison to recordkeepers, actuaries, consultants, and legal advisors. - Lead vendor governance, including performance management, issue escalation, contract evaluation, and strategic planning. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure vendors deliver high‑quality service aligned with organizational goals. **Retiree Health Program Oversight** - Maintain oversight of the retiree health program, ensuring accurate administration and a positive retiree experience. - Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to address emerging issues and evaluate program sustainability. **Stakeholder & Participant Engagement** - Serve as the organization’s resource for employees, retirees, and surviving spouses on complex retirement plan matters. - Provide clear, authoritative guidance on plan rules, benefit calculations, and regulatory considerations. - Oversee communication strategy relating to plans. - Coordinate with recordkeepers and consultants about possible improvements to plans to stay competitive with peer companies. **Payroll & HRIS Integration Leadership** - Coordinate with payroll and HRIS teams on t…