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Senior Change Manager

Company: North Highland

Location: Portland, OR

Posted Mar 21, 2024

North Highland, a leading change and transformation consultancy, is seeking a Senior Change Manager. The role involves developing and executing organizational change strategies, managing projects, and advising clients on resistance, sponsorship, and communication issues. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in organizational change management, excellent interpersonal skills, and a Bachelor's Degree. North Highland offers a people-first culture, flexible growth opportunities, and an enviable Total Rewards Program.

Oligo Product Specialist

Company: Danaher Corporation

Location: Portland, ME

Posted Mar 19, 2024

Cytiva, a part of Danaher, offers a remote Oligo Product Specialist position for large scale DNA/RNA synthesis products. The role involves providing expert technical leadership, meeting sales goals, developing customer relationships, and supporting projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or Master's degree with 8+ years of experience, or a PhD with 4+ years, in Biomanufacturing/Life Sciences. They should have strong communication skills, a data-driven approach, and a track record in innovation. Cytiva promotes flexible, remote work and offers a competitive salary, benefits, and bonus potential.

Payroll Specialist

Company: Precision Castparts

Location: Portland, OR

Posted Mar 19, 2024

<p>1 <p> <p>The Payroll Specialist reports to the Manager of Payroll and will serve as the primary resource for all 16 payroll companies within the Structurals Division This position will be challenged to drive and enforce process improvement and best practices throughout the Division The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the quality control and data integrity aspect of the payroll processing ensuring the accuracy of the data entry timekeeping completeness and timeliness of the payrolls <p> <p><b> Job Functions <b> <p><ul><li>Responsible for the biweekly processing of the payrolls<li> <li>Communicate and escalate issues or concerns as appropriate<li> <li>Resolve employee issues with superior customer service<li> <li>Audit and review all aspects of the payroll prior to transmission to ensure accuracy<li> <li>Review and validate HR changes new hires terminations employee transfers status changes etc and take appropriate action<li> <li>Review timekeeping data prior to payroll transmission<li> <li>Provide interpretation and guidance on policies as related to employee pay<li> <li>Contribute to review and update PCCs current process and procedures identifying improvement opportunities<li> <li>Create reporting for payroll team<li> <li>Run audit reports to ensure accuracy of all payroll limits<li> <li>Provide support and guidance for the payroll staff at the satellite facilities<li> <li>Review pension profit sharing and 401k reporting<li> <li>Aspects of position will require data entry<li> <li>Have knowledge of multi state payrolls<li> <ul><p><b> Job Qualifications <b> <p><ul><li>Bachelors degree or equivalent experience<li> <li>10 years of Payroll experience<li> <li>Strong organizational skills<li> <li>Ability to multitask and prioritize workload<li> <li>Exceptional communication and customer service skills<li> <li>Ability to perform in stressful situations<li> <li>Previous experience in ADP is required<li> <li>Previous experience with ADP Vantage a plus<li> <li>Previous experience in a manufacturing setting is a plus<li> <ul><p>generated inline style <p> <p>1 <p> <p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran <p> <p>generated inline style This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under US export control laws and regulations including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR and the Export Administration Regulations EAR To be qualified to work in this facility a successful applicant must be a US Person as defined in those regulations and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency The US export control regulations define a US person as a US Citizen US National US Permanent Resident ie Green Card Holder and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees <p> <p>generated inline style <p>

Business Support Coordinator

Company: Unum

Location: Portland, ME

Posted Mar 19, 2024

<p>When you join the team at Unum you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive <p> <p>Here we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout lifes moments And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally To enable this we provide <p> <ul><li>Awardwinning culture<li> <li>Inclusion and diversity as a priority<li> <li>Performance Based Incentive Plans<li> <li>Competitive benefits package that includes Health Vision Dental Short amp LongTerm Disability<li> <li>Generous PTO including paid time to volunteer<li> <li>Up to 95 401k employer contribution<li> <li>Mental health support<li> <li>Career advancement opportunities<li> <li>Student loan repayment options<li> <li>Tuition reimbursement<li> <li>Flexible work environments<li> <ul><p><strong>All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans<strong> <p> <p>And thats just the beginning <p> <p>With 10000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers Whether youre directly supporting a growing family or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team Help us help others and join Team Unum today <p> <p><strong>General Summary<strong> <p> <p>This position is onsite at our Portland ME or Chattanooga TN home office location <p> <p>Minimum starting base pay is $40000 <p> <p>The incumbent is responsible for following established procedures and guidelines to provide timely and effective support to Operational Shared Services and the Benefits Center Organizations Performs basic administrativeoperationalcustomer supportcomputational task Typically works on a routine and patterned assignments <p> <p><b>Principle Duties and Responsibilities<b> <p> <ul><li>Provide administrative support to Operation Shared Services and the Benefits Center Organizations<li> <li>Gather compiles and verified information and enters it accurately into documents such as reports correspondence vendor portals and databases<li> <li>Codes and sorts documents so they can be accurately processed or filed<li> <li>Decisions are limited to defined parameters around work expectations quality standards priorities and timing and works under close supervision andor within established policiespractices and guidelines with minimal opportunity for deviation<li> <li>Contacting customers to acknowledge Appeal request or follow up on claimrelated information and completing administrative tasks which include creating digital file copies entering data filing claim related information and the distribution of incoming and outgoing mail<li> <li>Contacting Attending Physicians AP to schedule appointments for peertopeer physician discussions drafting and sending letters to AP offices as needed sending and retrieving claim related information tofrom external partners in support of Independent Medical Examinations IME and Designated Medical Officer Reviews DMO and other medicallyrelated administrative processes as needed<li> <li>Monitor status of activities to ensure that established regulatory and workflow timelines are achieved<li> <li>Regular contact with 3rd party vendor for follow up or additional information<li> <li>Ensure that all activities are accurately and efficiently documented in Unums claim system as outlined in existing workflow<li> <li>Adhere to policyholder requirements per Special Handling<li> <li>May perform other duties as assigned<li> <ul><p><b>Job Specifications<b> <p> <ul><li>Any combination of education or experience equivalent to five years disability experience andor three years administrative experience in support of disability claims<li> <li>Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Programs Word PowerPoint Excel Access etc<li> <li>Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences<li> <li>Ability to execute on multiple priorities simultaneously with high degree of accuracy and quality<li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills ability to effectively and professionally interact and partner with internal and external representatives and resources and document interactions accurately<li> <li>Superior focus on customer driven problem solving and service delivery operates as a highly motivated teamplayer with proven customer service skills<li> <ul><p>~IN2 <p> <p>LICC1 <p> <p>Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide Headquartered in Chattanooga TN with international offices in Ireland Poland and the UK Unum also has significant operations in Portland ME and Baton Rouge LA plus over 35 US field offices Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia SC with over 40 field offices nationwide <p> <p>The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description actual pay will be based on skill geographical location and experience <p> <p>$3600000$5940000 <p> <p>Additionally Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits health vision dental insurance benefits short amp longterm disability performancebased incentive plans paid time off and a 401k retirement plan with an employer match up to 5 and an additional 45 contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans <p> <p>Company <p> <p>Unum<p>

Business Operations Coordinator- HYBRID

Company: Unum

Location: Portland, ME

Posted Mar 18, 2024

<p>Job Posting End Date April 25 <p> <p>When you join the team at Unum you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive <p> <p>Here we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout lifes moments And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally To enable this we provide <p> <ul><li>Awardwinning culture<li> <li>Inclusion and diversity as a priority<li> <li>Performance Based Incentive Plans<li> <li>Competitive benefits package that includes Health Vision Dental Short amp LongTerm Disability<li> <li>Generous PTO including paid time to volunteer<li> <li>Up to 95 401k employer contribution<li> <li>Mental health support<li> <li>Career advancement opportunities<li> <li>Student loan repayment options<li> <li>Tuition reimbursement<li> <li>Flexible work environments<li> <ul><p><strong>All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans<strong> <p> <p>And thats just the beginning <p> <p>With 10000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers Whether youre directly supporting a growing family or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team Help us help others and join Team Unum today <p> <p><strong>General Summary<strong> <p> <p>This position is accountable for providing administrative support including travel scheduling expense reporting etc and project work in support of projects and initiatives The incumbent will support a Vice President and possibly other managementlevel employees in the organization to ensure project documentation is accurate uptodate and aligned with corporate standards Additional duties include action item followup settingup meetings documenting meeting minutes preparing prework for meetings etc <p> <p><b>Principal Duties and Responsibilities<b> <p> <ul><li>Under direct supervision assists in coordination of projects including preparing and maintaining project plans project schedules and staffing requirements Tracks progress and identifiesresolves obstacles<li> <li>Performs some administrative tasks such as answeringscreening calls arranging meetings developing agendas preparing progress reports and ordering and maintaining supplies<li> <li>Create organize and maintain project SharePoint sites and file structure for new and existing projects<li> <li>Accountable for project reporting to ensure all information is collected and organized in a consistent manner while providing an accurate and uptodate view of the project status<li> <li>Accountable for following up on action items documenting meeting minutes etc <li> <li>Organizes tasks efficiently to meet deliverables on time notifies management when schedules cannot be met recommends and implements alternativesoptions to minimize delay<li> <li>Maintains the budget and conducts variance and trend analysis as needed<li> <li>Establish cooperative productive working relationships with functional business areas resources in order to resolve issues and keep the project moving<li> <li>Conducts information searches compiles data and monitors and reports results as needed<li> <li>Prepares budgets including researches and estimating expenses develops format for tracking expenses analyses and researches discrepancies<li> <li>Assist with all daymultiday meetings for leaders within or visiting company sites Can assist with development and coordination of prework scheduling meetings developing agendas capturing and sharing information from the meetings<li> <li>Coordination of organizational change communications and creation of new org charts<li> <li>Assist with the coordination of projects including project plans schedules and action steps<li> <li>Assist with the creation and maintenance of SharePoint site<li> <li>Able to provide creationmaintenance of any type of reporting similar to what a block analyst completes<li> <ul><ul><li>May perform other duties as assigned including special projects<li> <ul><p><b>Job Specifications<b> <p> <ul><li>Bachelors degree or 1 to 3 years related work experience required<li> <li>Good negotiation skills<li> <li>Strong written and oral communication skills<li> <li>Strong analytical and problemsolving skills<li> <li>Strong knowledge and experience with various Microsoft Office tools such as Access Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Projects Power Point and Visio<li> <li>Strong planning organizing and time management skills<li> <li>Ability to multitask goals and priorities<li> <li>Ability to deal with multiple concurrent and rapidly changing demands<li> <li>Ability to interact partner and influence internal and external customers as well as various levels of management<li> <ul><p>~IN1 <p> <p>LICC1 <p> <p>hybrid <p> <p>Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide Headquartered in Chattanooga TN with international offices in Ireland Poland and the UK Unum also has significant operations in Portland ME and Baton Rouge LA plus over 35 US field offices Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia SC with over 40 field offices nationwide <p> <p>The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description actual pay will be based on skill geographical location and experience <p> <p>$4000000$7200000 <p> <p>Additionally Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits health vision dental insurance benefits short amp longterm disability performancebased incentive plans paid time off and a 401k retirement plan with an employer match up to 5 and an additional 45 contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans <p> <p>Company <p> <p>Unum<p>

Regional Talent Development Manager

Company: Dungarvin

Location: Portland, OR

Posted Mar 21, 2024

Dungarvin is a national organization offering comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, flexible schedule, hybrid work environment, life and disability insurance, employee discounts, generous PTO, pet insurance, supplemental insurance, FSA and HSA, referral bonus program, mileage reimbursement, and more. The Regional Talent Development Manager is responsible for leading a team, assessing regional developmental needs, designing and implementing training solutions, supervising trainers, and managing the learning management system. The role requires experience in managing multiple regulatory training programs, familiarity with Red Cross and safety care, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to work in various time zones. Dungarvin is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring talent from diverse backgrounds.

Marketing Coordinator (Hybrid)

Company: Peapod Digital Labs

Location: Portland, ME

Posted Mar 17, 2024

Peapod Digital Labs, an Ahold Delhaize USA company, is seeking a creative and self-driven marketing professional with 2-4 years of retail media experience. The role involves creating engaging marketing materials, leveraging customer insights, managing social content, and coordinating with PR staff. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to synthesize information into concise, compelling messages. Peapod Digital Labs values diversity, equity, inclusion, and total wellness, offering comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Company: Cambia Health Solutions

Location: Portland, OR

Posted Mar 21, 2024

<p><strong>Strategic Sourcing Manager I II or III DOE<strong> <p> <p>Telecommute Option Must reside in ID OR UT or WA <p> <p><strong>WHO WE NEED<strong> <p> <p>Responsible for the delivery of best in class strategic sourcing contract management and negotiation Develop category strategies for complex indirect spend categories in areas of responsibility and serve as the primary contact for business customers Drive effective factbased group decisions that have significant operational or financial impact Build and manage relationships with internal customers contribute to savings opportunities ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate company risk <p> <p><strong><b><b><b><b><b><b>Preferred Key Experience<b><b><b><b><b><b><strong> <p> <ul><li>Ability to analyze data to drive effective decisionmaking<li> <li>Experienced and proven results in establishing a sourcing strategy<li> <li>Ability to work at a strategic level with department heads on the longterm vision of company objectives<li> <li>Proven experience in improving procurement efficiencies and reducing cost<li> <ul><p><b>Normally to be proficient in the competencies listed below<b> <p> <p>The <b>Strategic Sourcing Manager I <b>would have a Bachelors degree in business supply chain management or related field and <b>5 years<b> sourcing and contracting experience or related field <p> <p>The <b>Strategic Sourcing Manager II<b> would have a Bachelors degree in business supply chain management or related field and <b>7 years<b> sourcing and contracting experience or related field <p> <p>The <b>Strategic Sourcing Manager III<b> would have a Bachelors degree in business supply chain management or related field and <b>10 years<b> sourcing and contracting experience or related field MBA or similar degree preferred <p> <p><strong>YOUR ROLE<strong> <p> <ul><li>In depth knowledge of sourcing and contract fundamentals Demonstrated knowledge of indirect spend categories contracting skills and principles laws regulations and industry standards<li> <li>Prior experience in all elements of sourcing and category management for indirect services including professional services and business process outsourcing<li> <li>Experience in the 7step strategic sourcing process with emphasis in the areas of category strategy development RFx sourcing processes and contract management<li> <li>Prior experience in desired spend categories<li> <li>Project management skills with the ability to lead and prioritize activities<li> <li>Proven negotiation skills and the ability to apply key sourcing principles<li> <li>Effective communication and collaboration skills with a wide variety of stakeholders including leadership and large groups<li> <li>Demonstrated competency in facilitating leading and influencing decisionmaking<li> <li>Excellent problem solving and risk management skills<li> <li>Ability to accomplish results through others by establishing relationships effective controls and monitoring processes<li> <li>Ability to develop and analyze business cases spend analytics and financial models<li> <li>Ability to translate data into convincing information<li> <ul><p><b>Additional for Level II<b> <p> <ul><li>Strong leadership and change management skills<li> <li>Demonstrated strong experience in leading major sourcing events involving multidepartment stakeholders<li> <li>Strong Project Management skills and experience<li> <ul><p><b>Additional for Level III<b> <p> <ul><li>Advanced leadership and change management skills<li> <li>Advanced demonstrated ability to lead highly complex multidepartmental sourcing events<li> <li>Advanced skillset in driving decisions and influencing stakeholders in multifunctional corporate areas<li> <li>Demonstrated mature approach to problem solving and conflict resolution<li> <ul><p><strong>WHAT YOU BRING<strong> <p> <ul><li>Create and influence category strategies within assigned business units<li> <li>Apply indepth knowledge to solve broad issues that are complex in scope and establish medium to long range plans<li> <li>Lead favorable results through providing leadership to the function<li> <li>Develop sustainable sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories by considering spend profiles market and geographic considerations Cambias strategic objectives etc<li> <li>Lead sourcing events that produce value in alignment with Cambias objectives<li> <li>Negotiate contracts and craft SOWs for assigned spend categories in order to obtain the best value to the company through favorable contracting terms and pricing<li> <li>Prepare and present contract executive summaries and obtain contract approvals in accordance to governance policies<li> <li>Create manage and promote sound relationships with strategic suppliers and internal business partners<li> <li>Partner with Supplier Relationship Managers as needed to resolve supplier issues<li> <ul><p><b>Additional for Level II<b> <p> <ul><li>Develop sustainable strategies for moderately complex categories that include spend analysis market and geographic considerations and strategic importance etc<li> <li>Negotiate and manage contracts moderate in complexity for assigned commodities ensuring the relentless pursuit of cost savings and favorable terms<li> <li>Recommend and implement sourcing contracting and supplier management policies and procedures that provide for financial strength of the company and asset security<li> <li>Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process including the evaluation of existing contracts for savings opportunities<li> <ul><p><b>Additional for Level III<b> <p> <ul><li>Develop sustainable strategies for complex categories that include spend analysis market and geographic considerations and strategic importance etc<li> <li>Identify and qualify largescale executive level suppliers to perform critical services develop relevant specifications and Statement of WorkServices language conduct supplier sourcing events manage supplier onboarding and offboarding and manage supplier performance and development<li> <li>Responsible for largescale thirdparty relationships with direct responsibility for commercial contractual legal and financial aspects including striving for most favorable total cost of ownership price and service deliveryquality from the supplier arrangements<li> <li>Negotiate and manage complex contracts for assigned commodities ensuring the relentless pursuit of cost savings and favorable terms<li> <li>Develop focus area knowledge and expertise within the commodity to further understand companywide needs and evaluate suppliers within focus area<li> <ul><p>The expected hiring range for a <b>Strategic Sourcing Manager I is $82k1115k<b> <b>Strategic Sourcing Manager II is $995k1345k<b> <b>Strategic Sourcing Manager III is $1096k1483k<b> depending on skills experience education and training relevant licensure certifications performance history and work location The bonus target for this position is 101515 respectfully The current full salary range for the Strategic Sourcing Manager I is $77k Low $97k MRP $127k High Strategic Sourcing Manager II $93k Low $117k MRP $153k High Strategic Sourcing Manager III $103k Low $129k MRP $168k High <p> <p>Base pay is just part of the compensation package at Cambia that is supplemented with an exceptional 401k match bonus opportunity and other benefits In keeping with our Cause and vision we offer comprehensive wellbeing programs and benefits which we periodically update to stay current Some highlights <p> <ul><li>medical dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members<li> <li>annual employer contribution to a health savings account $1200 or $2500 depending on medical coverage prorated based on hire date<li> <li>paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company holidays<li> <li>up to a 6 company match on employee 401k contributions with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance no vesting period<li> <li>up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off eligible day one of employment if within first 12 months following birth or adoption<li> <li>onetime furniture and equipment allowance for employees working from home<li> <li>up to $225 in Amazon gift cards for participating in various wellbeing activities for a complete list see our External Total Rewards page<li> <ul><p>We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug and tobaccofree workplace All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other status protected by law A background check is required <p> <p>If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability please email CambiaCareerscambiahealthcom Information about how Cambia Health Solutions collects uses and discloses information is available in our Privacy Policy As a health care company we are committed to the health of our communities and employees during the COVID19 pandemic Please review the policy on our Careers site<p>

Senior Systems Engineer

Company: MEMIC

Location: Portland, ME

Posted Mar 18, 2024

MEMIC Group is dedicated to enhancing workers' comp with compassion, partnerships, and safety focus. The Sr. System Engineer will lead Microsoft solutions and core applications, requiring extensive networking knowledge, project management, and communication skills. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and supporting Microsoft products, maintaining Active Directory, and ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure. The role demands a Bachelor's degree with 5-10 years of technical experience, Microsoft certification, and expertise in PowerShell, Exchange Server, and Active Directory. MEMIC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and flexible work schedules. The company is committed to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity, requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

HR Site Manager

Company: Chegg, Inc.

Location: Portland, OR

Posted Mar 19, 2024

Chegg is seeking an experienced HR Site Manager for its Portland office. The role involves managing HR strategies, employee relations, generalist support, and compliance. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of HRBP experience, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Workday and MS Office Suite. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Chegg aims to support students in their educational journey by providing affordable learning resources.

Client Manager, IDI

Company: Unum

Location: Portland, ME

Posted Mar 19, 2024

Unum, a Fortune 500 company, is seeking a professional to manage client relationships, develop enrollment strategies, and ensure customer satisfaction. The role involves creating and implementing enrollment plans, managing the enrollment/re-enrollment process, and serving as the primary point of contact for assigned clients. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Unum offers competitive benefits, including health, vision, dental, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Associate Claim Specialist

Company: MEMIC

Location: Portland, ME

Posted Mar 20, 2024

MEMIC Group is dedicated to enhancing workers' compensation with empathy, reliable partnerships, and unwavering dedication to workforce safety. Their values include being conscientious, expert, partner-oriented, curious, and transparent. The Associate Claim Specialist role involves investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and resolving claims, while maintaining strong communication with various stakeholders. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, a valid driver's license, strong attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. MEMIC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans, and flexible work arrangements. The company is committed to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for 401(K) positions?
Entry‑level Analyst: $55k‑$70k. Mid‑level Senior Analyst: $75k‑$95k. Manager: $100k‑$130k. Director: $135k‑$170k. VP/Chief Plan Officer: $180k‑$220k, depending on firm size and geographic region.
What skills and certifications are required in 401(K) roles?
Core skills: ERISA compliance, fiduciary duty analysis, pension plan design, asset‑allocation modeling, and data‑driven decision making. Technical proficiencies: Fidelity, Schwab, BlackRock Aladdin, Workday, and Excel VBA for reporting. Certifications: CPA, CEBS, CFA, Certified Retirement Counselor, and Certified Pension Administrator are highly valued.
Is remote work available for 401(K) professionals?
Yes. Approximately 65% of 401(K) Analyst and Compliance roles support full or hybrid remote schedules, as regulatory and data‑analytics tasks can be performed from any compliant location. Remote teams often use secure VPNs, encrypted data platforms, and real‑time collaboration tools.
What career progression paths exist in the 401(K) field?
Typical ladder: Analyst → Senior Analyst → Manager → Director → VP/Chief Plan Officer. Advancement hinges on accruing fiduciary experience, obtaining advanced certifications, and demonstrating leadership in plan redesign or technology implementation projects.
What industry trends are shaping 401(K) work?
Key trends include ESG‑aligned investment options, AI‑driven plan analytics, automated enrollment and contribution boosts, regulatory updates like the Pension Protection Act amendments, and the shift toward cloud‑based plan administration platforms.

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