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Retirement Plan Administrator

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP

in Los Angeles CA / Hybrid

Job Description
Retirement Plan Administrator
Position Type: Full time; Nonexempt 
Hybrid Flexible
Location: Los Angeles  
Hourly rate: $38.46 - $45.67* 
*The salary range is the one that Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations of an applicant’s wage in the event of hire.  The posted range is only one component of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP’s Total Rewards package. 

JOB SUMMARY:
The Retirement Plan Administrator is responsible for the administration of all of the firm’s retirement plans.  The Administrator serves as a liaison between participants, beneficiaries, plan consultants and plan administrator(s) to facilitate plan operations, regulatory compliance, design changes, and participant support and education.  The administrator is also responsible for organizing Retirement Plan Committee meetings and associated actions. 

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Owns the administration of the firm’s retirement plans, including working with the plan administrator(s) to provide operational support for contributions, distributions, plan amendments, regulatory compliance reporting and filings, annual audits and testing, participant support and troubleshooting any issues.
• Ensures retirement plans are administered in accordance with company, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. Maintains knowledge and application of legal and regulatory changes, trends, and other developments affecting retirement benefits.
• Acquires, reviews and distributes relevant information and documentation to plan participants and beneficiaries.  Prepares and submits mandatory and other reporting requirements.
• Facilitates the planning and coordination of Retirement Plan Committee meetings and associated actions and activities. 
• Maintains data integrity in firm,, administrator and retirement plan systems.
• Works with plan administrator and consultants to design and implement informational meetings and materials to facilitate participant understanding of the firm’s retirement programs.
• In conjunction with plan administrator and consultants, periodically evaluates the plan’s investment options and makes recommendations to the Retirement Plan Committee on plan design changes. 
• Monitors participant data and contribution levels and regularly reports to Retirement Plan Committee with ideas on ways to encourage  enhanced participation in the firm’s retirement plans. 
• Provides Temporary or back-up coverage for benefits orientations, self-enrollment in HRIS, or assisting employees with benefits claims including unemployment or workers’ compensation.  May administer COBRA as needed.  May assist with validation of benefits premiums billing, and/or maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of three years of retirement plan administration experience, preferably with complex plans.
• High school diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Law Firm or professional services experience highly desired.
• Strong knowledge of retirement benefits and applicable laws such as ERISA, COBRA, EEO, FMLA/CFRA, ADA, HIPAA, ACA, Social Security, Workers Compensation, Unemployment Insurance and other applicable federal, state or local regulations and programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP and formulas).
• Proficient with HRIS & Payroll Systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing, moving about, walking, sitting at a desk, reaching, lifting up to 15lbs, writing, typing and computer use

WORKING CONDITIONS

Quiet office environment in a high-rise building, seated the majority of the time

DIRECT REPORTS

NONE

About Munger, Tolles & Olson 

Munger, Tolles & Olson has been consistently ranked on The American Lawyer’s A-List since its inception in 2004, including eight years in the top spot. We strive to hire only the most qualified and creative lawyers. We believe that clerkships provide valuable experience. In this regard, about 80% of our attorneys served as law clerks to federal or state judges and sixteen attorneys were clerks to U.S. Supreme Court Justices. We recruit and retain the best professional talent to support our Attorneys with a focus on service and excellence. We have a full spectrum of functional positions including Information Technology, Information Security, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal Support, and Marketing. 

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MTO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles (for example, braids, locks, and twists), color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, marital or domestic partner status, parental or family care status, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability or medical condition, genetic characteristic, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. It is the policy of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP to prohibit discrimination, unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment), and retaliation. This commitment prohibits such conduct by any individual involved in MTO’s operations and by anyone doing business with or on behalf of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP. 

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Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP (MTO)  does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd parties or agencies. Any unsolicited resumes and profiles received from 3rd parties or agencies will be considered property of MTO and no fees will be due or paid. If you wish to become an approved Agency with MTO, please contact a member of the MTO Talent Acquisition Team. 

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