Manager, Corporate Retirement Plan Administration and Compliance

Location: Wickliffe, Ohio
Job Type: Full-time. Collaborate in person 4 days each week, with 1 flexible day.

Shape the Future with Us.

At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.

As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Manager, Corporate Retirement Plan Administration and Compliance, you will own the day-to-day administration, compliance, and operational performance of our U.S. and Canada retirement programs within a corporate Total Rewards environment. This role is focused on plan operations, regulatory compliance, and vendor oversight. In this role, you will:

• Own end-to-end administration of defined contribution (401(k)), defined benefit (pension), and nonqualified deferred compensation plans, ensuring accurate and timely execution of all plan activities
• Lead all annual compliance activities, including Form 5500 preparation and filing, nondiscrimination testing, and coordination and execution of plan audits
• Manage plan operations in partnership with recordkeepers, trustees, actuaries, and third-party administrators, ensuring service levels, data accuracy, and issue resolution
• Oversee pension plan administration, including participant transactions, benefit calculations, and coordination with actuaries to ensure regulatory compliance and funding alignment
• Administer nonqualified deferred compensation plans, including deferral elections, distributions, and participant communications
• Monitor and interpret changes to ERISA, IRS, and DOL regulations, translating regulatory updates into compliant plan processes, documentation, and controls
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements for union retirement plans, partnering effectively with internal stakeholders and union representatives
• Resolve complex participant issues and escalations, ensuring a high level of accuracy, responsiveness, and service
• Develop, maintain, and audit plan documentation, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance and operational consistency
• Create and deliver clear employee communications and education on retirement plan features, changes, and compliance requirements
• Support broader Total Rewards initiatives and cross-functional projects as needed

Required Qualifications that Enable Your  Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in retirement plan administration and compliance, preferably in a large corporate environment.
• Strong expertise in ERISA, IRS, and DOL regulations governing retirement plans.
• Experience managing annual plan audits and preparing Form 5500 filings.
• Proven project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-functionally.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward

• Experience administering non-qualified deferred compensation plans highly preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite; experience with benefits administration systems preferred.
• Professional certification (CEBS, QPA, or similar) is a plus.

Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards
  
  

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.

Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. 

We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.

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