Retirement Plan & Payroll Specialist

Arlington, VA 22212

Posted: 01/22/2026 Employment Type: Payroll & Benefits Industry: Human Resources Job Number: 49843-MM Pay Rate: $35.00

Job Description

In this role, you will serve as the subject matter expert for retirement plans while ensuring seamless and compliant payroll processing for our staff. This is a part-time, onsite role,  perfect for a highly skilled professional seeking work-life balance without compromising impact or complexity.

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Manage daily operations of 401(k), 457(b), 457(f), and Pension plans
  • Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS, and other regulatory requirements
  • Coordinate plan audits, annual testing, regulatory filings (e.g., Form 5500), and employee communications
  • Serve as liaison with plan vendors and internal stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain plan documentation and employee education materials
  • Support bi-weekly payroll processing and reporting for both salaried and hourly employees
  • Ensure accurate input and reconciliation of payroll and benefit deductions
  • Communicate with tax agencies and vendors to resolve compliance matters
  • Generate payroll-related reports and assist with audits and adjustments
  • Triage and assign incoming HR tickets
  • Own the resolution of retirement-related employee inquiries with timeliness and professionalism
  • Maintain service excellence standards in all employee interactions

Job Requirements

Qualifications

 

  • 5+ years of experience in retirement plan administration (401(k), 457(b), pension) and payroll
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Current certifications such as CRPP, RICP, QPA, RMA, QKA, or CPFA
  • Strong knowledge of ERISA, IRS rules, and retirement plan compliance
  • Solid understanding of payroll tax treatment, benefit deductions, and payroll reporting
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail and discretion with confidential information
  • Experience with HRIS systems (Dayforce preferred)
  • Familiarity with Principal Financial Services platform a plus
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship

 

For immediate consideration, send your resume to mmercer@nri-staffing.com

Additional Information

NRI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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