Senior Retirement Specialist

About Lubrizol

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

Job type: Full-time

Type of role: Hybrid (4 days onsite & 1 day remote)

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol, we're transforming the specialty chemical industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

As a Senior Retirement Specialist, you’ll be responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of U.S. retirement programs, including qualified and non-qualified plans. This role serves as the primary contact for escalated employee inquiries and works closely with vendors, actuaries, and consultants to ensure smooth operations and compliance.

• Administer and communicate U.S. qualified retirement programs.
• Calculate and/or review annual and quarterly retirement contributions.
• Collaborate with plan administrators, actuaries, and consultants.
• Conduct periodic reviews of vendor calculations, processes, and communications.
• Monitor compliance with ERISA, DOL, IRS regulations, and plan documents.
• Lead annual retirement plan audits and periodic internal/regulatory audits.
• Serve as principal contact for escalated employee and third-party inquiries.
• Assist with payroll funding of 401(k) contributions and ad hoc inquiries.
• Prepare for year-end processing and reporting (Form 5500, QSLOB, 11-K, etc.).
• Maintain procedures, processes, and controls within the Retirement Plans function.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of HR or retirement plan administration experience.
• Knowledge of ERISA, DOL, and IRS regulations governing retirement plans.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Experience with Canadian retirement plans.

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment

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It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities.

We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well‑being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today.

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.