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Deferred Compensation Administrator
<p><strong>6-8+ Month Contract Role - Benefits, PTO, Bonus available!</strong></p><p>We are looking for a skilled Deferred Compensation Administrator to join our team on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will oversee the administration of deferred compensation plans, 409A, 401k plans, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all processes. You will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to manage participant communications, data reconciliation, and plan-related inquiries. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of savings plan operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer annual enrollment processes for multiple deferred compensation plans, including coordination with vendors and review of participant communications.</p><p>• Process distribution payments for various participant events, such as vesting, separation of service, and domestic relations orders, in compliance with established schedules.</p><p>• Manage employer discretionary allocation reviews, developing timelines, processing deposits, and drafting participant notifications.</p><p>• Compile and analyze year-end compensation data to support non-discrimination testing and plan analysis.</p><p>• Maintain and update plan materials to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to identify and resolve data discrepancies and file transmission errors.</p><p>• Respond to participant inquiries regarding plan eligibility, contributions, distributions, and vesting calculations.</p><p>• Investigate payroll deduction variances and initiate wire deposit requests for plan funding.</p><p>• Participate in team projects, offering recommendations to improve processes and enhance operational efficiency.</p>
<p>• Bachelor’s degree preferred.</p><p>• Minimum of 3 years of experience administering deferred compensation plans, 409A, and familiarity with 401(k) plans.</p><p>• Proficiency in Excel and Word at an intermediate level - Need data reporting and manipulation skills (VLOOKUPS/Pivot tables)</p><p>• Strong verbal and written communication skills.</p><p>• Ability to interpret plan documents and apply them to daily administrative tasks.</p><p>• Experience reconciling payroll deductions with contribution deposits.</p><p>• Capability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team setting.</p>
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  • San Ramon, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 40.00 - 46.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>6-8+ Month Contract Role - Benefits, PTO, Bonus available!</strong></p><p>We are looking for a skilled Deferred Compensation Administrator to join our team on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will oversee the administration of deferred compensation plans, 409A, 401k plans, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all processes. You will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to manage participant communications, data reconciliation, and plan-related inquiries. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of savings plan operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer annual enrollment processes for multiple deferred compensation plans, including coordination with vendors and review of participant communications.</p><p>• Process distribution payments for various participant events, such as vesting, separation of service, and domestic relations orders, in compliance with established schedules.</p><p>• Manage employer discretionary allocation reviews, developing timelines, processing deposits, and drafting participant notifications.</p><p>• Compile and analyze year-end compensation data to support non-discrimination testing and plan analysis.</p><p>• Maintain and update plan materials to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to identify and resolve data discrepancies and file transmission errors.</p><p>• Respond to participant inquiries regarding plan eligibility, contributions, distributions, and vesting calculations.</p><p>• Investigate payroll deduction variances and initiate wire deposit requests for plan funding.</p><p>• Participate in team projects, offering recommendations to improve processes and enhance operational efficiency.</p>
  • 2025-11-12T22:53:40Z

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