US Retirement Consultant

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more.

We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way.

We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Must have basic proficiency of English language to comply with verbal and written directions, signs, policies and procedures.

In this role, you will be part of the team responsible for overseeing the administration of the Nestle pension plans.  You will be acting as a subject matter expert and providing guidance and support to internal team members and multiple third-party vendors to administer the Plans. You will work closely with the Manager to manage vendors and ensure execution with plan provisions.

** Responsibilities*
* + Independently manage and resolve complex escalations end-to-end from internal and external stakeholders in areas such as complex benefit calculations, QDROs, POAs, and participant inquiries.

+ Act as the primary consultant on matters requiring interpretation, partnering with internal and external counsel and third-party administrators leading to resolution

+ Oversee Pension mailings, coordinating with third party Administrator, and completing or managing required activities such as mailing listings and cover letter updates.

+ Own key annual activities and assigned pension controls such as PBGC filings, 5500 counts, RMD reviews, and Pension Calculation audits to ensure accuracy

+ Lead complex data reviews and clean-up initiatives including Pension to Retirement Contribution and SAP to Pension system comparison and coordinating actions with internal teams and vendors.

+ Completion of calculations of complex data updates for third party Administrator to then be able to accurately calculate pension benefits

+ Advise on and support system and process changes impacting pension administration, including documenting business requirements, conducting UAT, and validating interfaces.

+ Contribute to enterprise risk management and derisking initiatives by providing insight and assessing implications in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

+ Review and maintain accurate process documentation for assigned activities

+ Participate in special pension projects and initiatives as a consultant, contributing analysis, recommendations and technical expertise to support broader HR and organizational objectives.

+ Serve as a recognized lead within the pension team for complex matters, guiding peers through complex matters and reinforcing consistent application of policies and best practices.

** Required Qualifications*
* ** Experience*
* + Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (7+ years preferred)

+ Minimum 8 years' experience in retirement plan administration, actuary, benefits, HR, or related field. With a minimum of 5 years experience in Defined Benefit Pension Plans.

** Competencies*
* + Ability to identify and mitigate risks

+ Ability to collaborate and knowledge sharing

+ Proven leadership and adaptability

+ Experience advising senior…