[Remote] Retirement Plan Administrative Support Specialist

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Payentry is a company that offers human capital management services to employers throughout the US, and they are seeking an Administrative Support Specialist for their retirement plan benefits team. This role involves serving as a contact for plan vendors, preparing reports, and managing daily maintenance tasks associated with retirement plans. Responsibilities Serve as a contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators Upload 401(k) contributions on a per payroll basis Prepare quarterly Fi360 reports Prepare employee reporting necessary for annual compliance testing Process participant documents and requests such as enrollment forms, loans, and distributions Implement new plans; complete and process new plan documents and advising agreements, and set up retirement service in payroll software Send and track all required notices in accordance with IRS guidelines Responsible for daily maintenance of plans under management guidance Skills Benefit account administration or payroll experience Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to meet strict deadlines Ability and motivation to work independently Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Excellent attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent troubleshooting/ problem-solving skills Benefits A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family 100% company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability benefits. 401(k) Safe Harbor plan with up to a4% company match with vesting from day one (1). Generous discretionary paid time off package with immediate eligibility. Company Overview Payentry offers online payroll management software and solutions. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Huntersville, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https//www.payentry.com/.

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