Retirement Manager

Compensation and Retirement Manager - Hybrid Opportunity

This is a hybrid position based at our corporate office in Brentwood, TN, with on-site work required Monday through Wednesday.

The Compensation and Retirement Manager is responsible for the design, administration, governance, and continuous improvement of the Company’s compensation programs, qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, and equity/stock programs. This role ensures programs are competitive, compliant, scalable, and aligned with the Company’s Total Rewards philosophy and business strategy.

The role partners closely with Executive Leadership, Finance, Payroll, Legal, HR Business Partners, and external vendors to deliver market-aligned, compliant, and data-driven compensation and retirement solutions.

• Manage annual compensation cycles including merit, bonus, and equity planning.
• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking using survey data (e.g., Mercer, Radford, Willis Towers Watson).
• Lead job architecture governance, leveling, and pay range administration.
• Perform compensation analyses including internal equity, compression, pay-for-performance alignment, and promotional increases.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local pay transparency and pay equity regulations.
• Partner with Finance on budget modeling, accruals, and forecasting.
• Prepare materials and analytics for executive leadership and Compensation Committee, as applicable.

• Oversee administration of 401(k) plan including eligibility, contributions, match calculations, compliance testing (ADP/ACP), Form 5500 coordination, and annual audits.
• Serve as primary liaison with recordkeeper, trustee, investment advisor, and ERISA counsel.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS, and Department of Labor requirements.
• Manage non-qualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plan administration including deferral elections, distributions, and 409A compliance.
• Coordinate participant communications and annual enrollment processes.
• Support Retirement Committee governance and reporting.

• Oversee administration of equity programs (RSUs, stock options, PSUs, ESPP, etc.).
• Partner with Legal and Finance on grant documentation, insider trading compliance, and SEC reporting requirements.
• Manage relationships with equity plan administrator/broker.
• Ensure accurate processing of grants, vesting, exercises, releases, and tax withholding.
• Coordinate with Payroll on equity income reporting and tax compliance.
• Assist in equity plan design strategy aligned to shareholder and executive compensation best practices.

• Maintain plan documents, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS regulations, Section 409A, SEC rules, and other applicable laws.
• Participate in vendor RFPs, contract negotiations, and performance management.
• Identify automation and system integration opportunities across HRIS, payroll, and equity platforms.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in compensation, retirement plan administration, and equity administration.
• Experience with public-company equity administration preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, IRS regulations, Section 409A, and compensation governance.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll systems, and equity administration platforms (e.g., E
  * TRADE, Fidelity, Share works, UBS).
• CCP, CEBS, or related certification preferred.

• Strategic and analytical mindset
• High attention to detail and compliance rigor
• Executive presence and ability to influence
• Confidentiality and sound judgment
• Ability to manage complex projects and competing deadlines

• Reports to:
  
  Vice President, Total Rewards
• Will supervise:
  Senior Compensation Analyst and Retirement Specialist
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. Possible long hours as needed. The description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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* No Recruiters Please

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