Director, Retirement Benefits

First American

Director managing retirement benefits strategy for First American, overseeing compliance and optimization of retirement programs. Collaborating with senior leadership to align retirement strategies with company objectives.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • California, Nevada, New Jersey, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,900 - $227,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in retirement plan design and administration, including 401(k) plan operations and ERISA compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, manage vendor relationships, and develop effective retirement education strategies.

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401(K) Plan AdministrationERISA ComplianceFiduciary GovernanceRetirement Plan OperationsLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Retirement Plan DesignFinancial AnalysisProject ManagementData AnalysisBenchmarking

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsTeam Leadership

Industry Keywords

Retirement BenefitsInvestment OversightDOL RegulationsIRS RequirementsVendor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the long-term strategy for the Company's retirement and financial wellness programs.
Evaluate and recommend plan design enhancements that support employee attraction, retention, engagement, and retirement readiness.
Benchmark retirement programs against market practices and emerging industry trends.
Lead analysis of retirement program effectiveness, participation rates, savings outcomes, income replacement, and utilization metrics.
Develop business cases and recommendations for executive leadership and governance committees.
Lead and develop retirement benefits team members, as applicable.
Collaborate with Compensation, Payroll, Finance, Legal, Internal Audit, and Communications teams.
Present recommendations and updates to senior leadership and governance committees.
Serve as a key member and advisor to the Administrative Benefits Plan Committee and other fiduciary governance bodies.
Partner with investment consultants and advisors to monitor investment performance and plan fund lineups.
Oversee administration of the company’s 401(k) plans and ensure accurate and timely plan operations.
Manage plan amendments, restatements, participant communications, and operational changes.
Ensure compliance with ERISA, Internal Revenue Code, SECURE Act and related legislation, DOL regulations, IRS requirements.
Lead relationships with retirement recordkeepers, trustees, custodians, investment consultants, auditors, actuaries, and other service providers.
Manage retirement program budgets and administrative expenses. Analyze plan costs, fee structures, investment expenses, and utilization trends.
Develop retirement education and financial wellness strategies. Partner with vendors to deliver effective participant communication campaigns.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
10+ years of progressive retirement benefits experience, including significant responsibility for retirement plan design and administration.
5+ years of leadership experience managing complex retirement programs in a large organization.
Deep expertise in: 401(k) plan administration, ERISA compliance, fiduciary governance, investment oversight, retirement plan operations.
Experience supporting retirement plans with assets exceeding $2B.
Demonstrated success managing external vendors, consultants, and recordkeepers.
Strong understanding of retirement plan investments and capital market fundamentals.
Experience leading RFPs, contract negotiations, and fee benchmarking initiatives.
Advanced analytical, financial, and project management skills.
Excellent presentation and communication capabilities.