Manager – Retirement Compliance Administration

Alerus

Manager of Compliance Administration Team at Alerus overseeing compliance efforts and team leadership. Responsible for staff development and ensuring adherence to established standards while fostering team cohesion.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Minnesota, North Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coach, mentor, and motivate staff to evaluate and take actions that follow established practice standards leading to a consistent service model.
Provide day-to-day support to a team of Compliance Administrators, including a team lead with whom you will collaborate to identify team priorities and distribute workload effectively.
Responsible for managing work volumes and monitoring overall team performance.
Engage with internal stakeholders as needed for project involvement or to address escalated issues.
Liaise directly with clients to resolve complex matters when necessary.
Assure progress is made toward achieving all major goals and objectives within timelines established by working with staff in executing the plans.
Actively engage in the success of Alerus Retirement and Benefits (ARB) and Alerus, promoting and supporting new and ongoing initiatives with positive active team involvement resulting in a successful outcome.
Implement changes to standardize processes and procedures to enhance operational effectiveness and effective client delivery.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of five years’ experience in defined contribution compliance administration, paired with at least two years of people leadership.
QKA credential (Qualified 401(k) Administrator) is strongly recommended; candidates actively pursuing the designation or with equivalent expertise will be considered.
Demonstrated leadership experience, either through formal team management or by mentoring, training, or guiding peers in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and stakeholders.
A mindset focused on continuous improvement, with a history of contributing to process enhancements or operations efficiency efforts.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients.
Ability to work independently and set priorities.
Ability to interpret documents and resolve technical problems.
Intermediate of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation including base salary, bonus and/or incentive opportunities.
Comprehensive benefits package providing a wide range of health and well-being benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; and 401(k) and ESOP for retirement savings.
Generous paid time off programs such as flexible time off, company-paid holidays, parental and bereavement leave.
Learning and development resources for personal and professional career development, and advancement opportunities.
Access to financial experts for guidance, financial wellness tools, and discounts on Alerus products and services.
Support for the communities we live in through paid volunteer time and a company donation match opportunity.

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Hard Skills & Tools

compliance administrationdefined contribution complianceprocess enhancementsoperations efficiency

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringtrainingorganizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingindependenceprioritization

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeQKA credential