Ultimate Staffing is seeking an experienced Benefits Coordinator/Specialist - Retirement Plans - for our St Louis, MO client. This role can be remote if you meet all of the qualifications below.

6 MONTHS (PROJECT), then which to temp hire, after 12 months, opportunity to convert to permanent role w/ client.

THIS IS NOT A ROLE FOR INSURANCE BENEFITS ACCOUNT MANAGERS.

Monday- Friday 8-5 pm

Pay $ 22-26 per hour

Seeking an experienced Benefits Coordinator to oversee and administer employer-sponsored retirement and benefits programs. The ideal candidate brings 5-10 years of hands-on experience managing 401(k), 409(k), pension plans, and nondiscrimination testing in corporate or multi-employer settings. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong compliance knowledge and a commitment to accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

* Administer and coordinate all aspects of retirement benefit programs, including 401(k), 409(k), and defined benefit pension plans.

* Conduct and review nondiscrimination and compliance testing to ensure plan integrity and adherence to federal regulations.

* Serve as the primary contact for retirement plan inquiries, audits, and vendor communications.

* Process employee enrollments, changes, distributions, and terminations with confidentiality and precision.

* Collaborate with payroll, finance, and HR teams to ensure accurate benefit contributions and reconciliations.

* Monitor plan performance, prepare reports, and support annual audits and regulatory filings (e.g., Form 5500).

* Stay current on ERISA, IRS, and DOL regulations; recommend updates to maintain compliance.

* Support employee education and communication initiatives related to retirement and benefits programs.

Qualifications

* 3+ years of experience administering retirement plans, including 401(k), 409(k), and pension programs.

* Strong understanding of nondiscrimination testing, plan audits, and compliance reporting.

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

* Proficiency with benefits administration systems and Microsoft Excel.

* Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

* Strong analytical and communication skills with a proactive problem-solving approach.

* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote or hybrid work environment.

Preferred Skills

* Familiarity with defined contribution and defined benefit plan management tools.

* Experience working with third-party administrators (TPAs), auditors, and investment advisors.

* In-depth knowledge of ERISA, DOL, and IRS regulatory requirements

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.