Manager, Retirement Plans

Manager, Retirement Plans

Do you have a passion for Benefits and want to be part of a global company that’s at the forefront of creating solutions for everyday sustainable living? A career at LyondellBasell means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Basic Function:

The Manager, Retirement Plans has responsibility for managing the operations, administration, communications of the company’s U.S. and Canadian retirement plans. This position will also work closely with the Sr. Manager, Global Pension and Benefits to develop global retirement plans strategy and to ensure the seamless delivery and effectiveness of global financial wellness programs.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be process oriented and possess timely project management skills. They will provide strong collaborative support to internal departments, external vendors and retirement plan participants. They should be proactive and able to work both independently or on small teams to deliver successful outcomes. They also will have a strong understanding of labor laws, regulations, and company policies related to retirement plans.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage, evaluate and optimize third-party vendor relationships. 
• Direct and support global retirement plans strategy and global financial wellness programs.
• Coordinate and oversee day-to-day retirement plan operations.
• Collaborate with other benefits staff to develop and enhance plan-specific communications.
• Identify/develop best practices ensuring plan compliance and operational efficiency.
• Participate and complete the annual audits of the retirement plans.
• Develop/maintain metrics and periodic reporting for global retirement plan governance.

Min. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, mathematics, business or related field of study, or equivalent years of experience
• Outsourced administration management experience or experience with a consulting firm delivering outsourced administration, actuarial or related services
• Strong program and vendor performance management, cost-benefit analysis and budget management experience
• Proactive with strong project management skills
• Minimum 10+ years of experience with pension plans and savings plans

Preferred Requirements

• Benefits, compensation, or actuarial or similar designations and/or advance degree in human resources, mathematics, business or related field of study
• Experience with benefits accounting
• Experience supporting financial wellness programs

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What We Offer

We offer employees a competitive total compensation package, which includes base pay and variable incentive pay programs. This supports a pay-for-performance culture, recognizing both individual and company performance, as well as benefit programs that are highly attractive and competitive within the markets for which we compete for talent.

• Hybrid work schedule: option to work up to three days a week from home
• Benefit plans: comprehensive package including both standard and high-deductible health plans
• Retirement plans
  • 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%
  • Cash balance pension plan with a 5% salary credit
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: 10% discount on LYB stock
• Paid Vacation and Holiday: prior job-related service considered for vacation accrual

Who We Are

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy.

Across all we do, we aim to unlock value for our customers, investors and society. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare.

For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @ LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

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