Senior Analyst, U.S. Retirement Benefits

General Motors

Analyst supporting design and administration of U.S. retirement benefits programs at General Motors.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day administration of U.S. retirement plans (DC with some exposure to DB).
Perform data validation, reconciliations, and audits to ensure accuracy of participant records.
Help prepare and maintain process documentation, desk procedures, and controls.
Analyze plan participation, contribution rates, withdrawals, retirement timing, and utilization to identify trends and risks.
Prepare regular dashboards and ad hoc analyses to inform program strategy.
Support financial and actuarial work by gathering data for funding and forecasting for DC plans.
Contribute to plan design evaluations, benchmarking GM’s retirement benefits against peers.
Assist with preparation of materials for governance committees and leadership reviews.
Monitor emerging legislative and regulatory developments and assist with impact assessments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in finance, actuarial science, mathematics, economics, human resources, business administration, or related field; master’s degree or professional designation (e.g., CEBS, ASA, CFA) is a plus.
5+ years of experience in retirement benefits, pension, or closely related fields (benefits consulting, actuarial, financial analysis, or HR analytics).
Working knowledge of U.S. retirement plan rules and regulations, including ERISA, IRS, and DOL requirements; experience with both DC and DB plans preferred.
Experience supporting or partnering on union/collective bargaining topics is valued (e.g., preparing analyses or options for represented populations).
Demonstrated analytical skills, including comfort working with large datasets, spreadsheets, and reporting tools to derive insights and tell a clear story.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate technical concepts into understandable terms for employees and leaders.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, meet deadlines, and maintain high standards of accuracy.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with analytics/BI tools and HR systems is preferred.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data validationreconciliationsauditsfinancial analysisactuarial workdata gatheringtrend analysisbenchmarkingprocess documentationretirement plan design

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesattention to detailproblem-solvingadaptabilityteam collaborationtime managementstorytelling with datatranslating technical concepts

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeCEBSASACFA