Defined Contribution Plans Lead for over 55,000 participants in multiple plans including 401(k), 403(b), 457, and money purchase pension plan; strategic planning; plan mergers; recordkeeper management; document review; non-discrimination testing, audit support, and Form 5500 filing; communications; and special projects such as managing outsourcing transfer of key administrative functions to third-party providers and developing a detailed and multi-faceted employee portal experience.

Managed the overall administration of the 401(k) retirement savings plan including day-to-day administrative activities, compliance, and facilitation of quarterly fiduciary committee meetings; handled administrative activities for benefits plans, health & wellness, HRIS support, and leaves of absence including orientations, enrollments, and claims processing. Administered the general compensation program procedures, maintained salary grades and job descriptions, and handled all salary survey participation.> Developed and maintained effective working relationships between the company and outside vendors.> Improved plan participation by 20% through implementation of automatic enrollment.> Eliminated paper-driven processes with automation and online access for participants.

Managed the business affairs of the church in the areas of finance and budgeting, human resources, insurance, office management, information technology, facilities and equipment management, risk management, and security.> Established and maintained staff medical and retirement plans.> Prepared and presented quarterly finance report to oversight board.

Managed the overall administration of the 401(k) retirement savings plan including oversight of weekly contribution files, document management, annual non-discrimination testing and other compliance requirements, participant data management, audit support, and facilitation of quarterly fiduciary committee meetings. Administered the general compensation program procedures, maintained salary grades and job descriptions, and handled all salary survey participation.

Performed administration of health and welfare plans including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and employee assistance programs. Supervised benefits team for enrollment processing, billing, data auditing for health plans, 401(k) plan enrollments and loan and withdrawal processing, issue resolutions, worker's compensation claims, and leaves of absences.> Planned and implemented annual employee benefits fairs to improve understanding and participation in varous programs.> Developed and presented new hire and benefits orientations.