Manager, Alliance Plan Administration

Sentinel Benefits Group

 

Position Details:  

Sentinel Benefits Group is seeking a full-time, hands-on Manager to manage our Alliance Plans? Administration team.  This team is responsible for all ongoing administration functions for our defined contribution clients whose plan assets are invested with one of our alliance partners .  This Manager will be responsible for:

 Monitoring workflow of department to ensure that legal deadlines are met and client expectations are exceeded at every opportunity

 Evaluate resources on an ongoing basis and coordinate with Vice President, Retirement Plan Services and other Managers as needed

 Supervision, coaching and training of administrators

 Holding regular meetings with team members.  These meetings should be used to monitor workflow and disseminate information regarding overall Retirement Plan Services issues

 Attending bi-weekly department meetings to share issues, concerns, provide solutions, share resources

 Prioritizing projects throughout the year for clients, including testing, valuation preparation, client mailings, document projects and cleanup projects

 Involvement in budgeting, management of personnel costs, and other financial decisions for the teams.

 Day to day interaction with clients and participants, proactively identifying and resolving client and participant issues

 Coordinating with other teams (ex. EDI, Finance, IT, Client Services) to ensure smooth processing

 Develop new methods to deliver administration services more efficiently and support initiatives for the redesign of processes

 Coordinating with Transition Team and Sales Consultants regarding administrative capabilities and services.  May involve preparation with Transition Team and Sales Consultants regarding presale client presentations.

 

 

Position Experience: 

The ideal candidate will possess: 5+ years of related industry experience in defined contribution plan administration, including 401k, Profit Sharing or Money Purchase Plans, ESOPS, Non-Qualified plans.  Also, experience with Cross-Tested Plans and Related Employer Plans, Multiple Employer Plans, Control or Affiliated Groups, Safe Harbor Plans. Current working knowledge of IRS, ERISA and DOL regulations Proven leadership abilities and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of co-workers and management; strong skills in managing managing multiple and diverse projects simultaneouslyExperience writing and presenting performance reviews, corrective action and departmental updates/feedback.Detailed-oriented, self-motivated and self-directedPossess excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, and organization skills. Excellent computer skills are essential.  Knowledge of Relius software is a plus. 























Company Background


Sentinel Benefits Group, Inc. employs more than 150 benefits professionals who serve more than 4000 clients throughout New England and the U.S. From our conveniently located offices in Wakefield, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island, you will enjoy a team-oriented work environment. We offer extremely competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Recognized as one of the largest privately-owned benefits firms in Massachusetts, Sentinel is looking for the right people to join our professional team.

Sentinel Benefits Group provides a comprehensive range of employee benefit products and services for companies of all sizes, including retirement plan design, administration, and compliance. Other benefit services include Flexible Spending Account and COBRA administration, Group Insurance Brokerage and Advisory Services, and HR Consulting.

Life at Sentinel

Why consider working at Sentinel?  If you?re interested in building a meaningful, professional career in the employee benefits industry ? this is your opportunity to join an elite team of employee benefits professionals.  You will be working with some of the most experienced and talented people in our industry.  Recognizing and rewarding our employees is an important part of our culture ? a culture based on integrity, expertise and innovation.

Many of the people working at Sentinel have advanced degrees in Business and Law.  Others have gained professional credentials by attending after hours classes taught right here at Sentinel. You will find all of the people at Sentinel friendly and approachable.  Our culture will suit those who are enthusiastic and eager to learn.  Ask questions and you will be amazed at what your co-workers will know. 

The people of Sentinel care about this organization.  We are a company with a mission to be the best in our industry.  Being part of this company means that you are part of something special.

Sentinel Benefits offers paid vacation, free parking, 9 Holidays and 1 floating holiday, 401(k) Plan, company sponsored medical insurance, life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability insurance.  All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions contained in their respective documents.

Interested candidates should mail, fax or email a resume to:

Sentinel Benefits
Attn: Human Resources
601 Edgewater Drive, Suite 250
Wakefield, MA 01880

Fax: (781) 213-7381
Email: hr@sentinelbenefits.com

For further information, check us out at: www.sentinelbenefits.com