Manager, Retirement Plans (Part time)

Part-time Manager, Retirement Plans

Location: Stamford, CT or New York, NY. Hybrid role - 3 days a week onsite. This is a part time role, requiring approximately 10-20 hours per week. This is a potential contract-to-hire role. We will only consider candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without the need for sponsorship. No third parties please.

Key Responsibilities

• Retirement Plan Administration & Oversight
• Governance & Compliance
• Vendor Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5–8 years of experience in retirement plan administration, operations, or governance
• Strong knowledge of qualified and/or nonqualified retirement plans, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Working knowledge of ERISA requirements and retirement plan compliance practices
• Experience supporting audits, compliance testing, and regulatory filings
• High proficiency in Excel and ability to analyze plan data and reporting
• Experience working with external vendors and managing service delivery
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Experience in a large corporate or financial services organization
• Professional designation (e.g., CEBS, QPA, QKA) or advanced degree

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Sound judgment and ability to assess and escalate risk appropriately
• Ability to translate complex retirement concepts into clear, actionable insights
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with strong communication skills
• Proven ability to balance execution with process improvement