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Posted May 4Senior Specialist, Benefits
Simi Valley, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Maintain plan documentation and ensure alignment with plan design and policy. Analyze
- Lead or support annual open enrollment planning and execution. 401(k) & Retirement Plan Management: Serves as subject matter expert (SME) for retirement plan questions and administration. 401(k) administration - Monitor participation rates, deferral trends, employer match utilization, and plan engagement.
- Analyze enrollment, participation, and cost trends across benefit programs.
Requirements
- experience by serving as the subject matter expert while providing an expert level of administration, analysis, and optimization of AV’s health and welfare, retirement and wellness programs.
- SPD, SBC, 1095-C, COBRA notices).
- Strong knowledge of: ERISA and fiduciary responsibilities, Safe Harbor plan structures, Employer match formulas, IRS and DOL regulations.
- Familiarity with recordkeeper platforms and retirement plan administration processes.
- benefits training sessions and information meetings as needed. Basic
- Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is required. 5-8 years’ experience of progressive
- Experience managing employee benefit inquiries in a high-volume environment. Experienced with Workday HCM and third-party
- benefits applications. Advanced analytical skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and reporting tools. Other
- Self-directed with the ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
- Experience in a Technology, Engineering and/or Aerospace and Defense company is preferred.
- Attention to detail, follow-through, a sense of urgency, strong teamwork, collaborative skills, and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple
- Physical Demands Ability to work in an office environment (Hybrid) Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) Special Requirements U.S. Citizen, U.S.
- Who We Are Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.