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Nestlé S.A.

US Retirement Consultant

Solon, IA · On-site

$100 - $140/hr

You will work closely with the Manager to manage vendors and ensure execution with plan provisions ... Lead complex data reviews and clean-up initiatives including Pension to Retirement Contribution and ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for retirement plan manager in Iowa is $68,616.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,225.00 and $85,987.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Retirement Plan Manager oversees the administration, compliance, and performance of employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as 401(k) or pension plans. They ensure the plan follows regulations, coordinate with plan providers, and assist employees in understanding their retirement benefits. Additionally, they analyze investment options, monitor contributions, and work to optimize plan efficiency. Their role helps organizations provide competitive retirement benefits while ensuring legal compliance and financial stability.

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Retirement Plan Administrator/Sr Retirement Plan Administrator

Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Des Moines, IA • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 6 days ago

Berkshire Hathaway Energy rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

This role provides administrative support for the organization's pension and retirement programs. Responsible for maintaining accurate records, processing pension-related transactions, and assisting employees and retirees with basic inquiries to ensure efficient and compliant plan administration. This role also provides additional administrative support to the corporate HR function, including assisting with reporting and other related tasks as needed.

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.

Associates degree in accounting, business administration, finance, human resource management or related field; or equivalent related work experience. (Typically three years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an associates degree.) 

Two or more years of work experience in employee benefits with direct experience working on defined benefit and/or defined contribution plans for a Retirement Plan Administrator. 

Five or more years of work experience in employee benefits with direct experience working on defined benefit and/or defined contribution plans for a Sr Retirement Plan Administrator. 

Experience working in customer facing roles.  

Strong oral and written communication skills. 

Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and Word, with the ability to extract, analyze, and cleanse large data sets from human resources information systems and reporting tools.

Effective interpersonal skills, a customer-service focus and the ability to work as a member in a team-oriented environment. 

Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. 

Maintains accurate and up to date pension records in support of core administrative processes. This includes entering and verifying data in pension and HR systems, managing employee information, processing benefit payments, beneficiary updates and other updates as required. (45%)


Serves as the primary contact for retirement plan participant inquiries, delivering support with a customer first approach, and functions as a liaison between the plan sponsor, recordkeeper, and participants to provide timely and accurate responses to inquiries and issues. (25%)


Supports recurring and ad hoc reporting for the corporate HR function, including safety, compensation, benefits, and other areas. Partners with the HR Technology team to develop, test, and implement report updates and system changes. (15%)


Maintains and supports pension plan system updates in collaboration with HR Technology, IT teams, and external vendors. (10%)


Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (5%)

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