Human Resources Consultant

HR Consultant – Contract – San Antonio, TX – $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a HR Consultan t in San Antonio, TX .

Role Description

The HR Consultant will be responsible for daily administration, compliance and governance of the Germany and the United Kingdom pension programs under the Overseas Military Banking Program (OMBP), while also supporting additional human resources functions and initiatives. This role ensures accurate pension plan management, will answer pension/retirement related inquiries via email/phone calls, and partners with internal and external stakeholders and vendors to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized and knowledgeable in pension regulations, and financial reporting is a plus.

• Administer day-to-day operations of Germany pension plan, including defined benefit, defined contribution plans.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Germany Pension Plan. Answer pension inquiries from internal and external customers, eligibility, calculations and the retirement process.

• Coordinate with pension team, and third-party administrators, actuaries, auditors and legal counsel to ensure accurate and compliant plan administration.

• Review and reconcile pension related data, payroll records, contribution files and actuarial reports.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS, DOL and other applicable regulations when needed.

• Support annual pension audits, census, AFN notifications, actuarial valuations, non-discrimination testing and government filings (e.g. Form 5500).

• Maintain pension documentation, policies, communications and required disclosures.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve compliance and enhance employee understanding of pension benefits.

• Scan and digitize manual pension documents to establish and maintain an organized electronic filing system.

• Vendor Management and invoicing.

• Initiate, coordinate and finalize Contract Renewals with our vendor management team and outside vendors.

• Create and update procedures as needed.

• Cross training in other areas of Human Resources such as benefits, recruiting, etc.

Skills & Requirements

• 3-5 + years of experience in pension administration and a background in Human Resources.

• High proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems.

• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive data confidentiality.

• Experience with US retirement plans.

• BBA in HR, Finance, Business Administration or related field.

• Strong knowledge of ERISA, IRS regulations, retirement plan compliance and related reporting requirements.

• Experience with international pension plans.

• Experience working with actuaries, auditors, and third-party administrators.

• Background in financial reporting or audit coordination.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.

We also believe that actions speak louder than words.

In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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