Analyst, Retirement & Benefits

Summary

The Analyst, Retirement & Benefits in our downtown St. Louis location. This Analyst will be part of a team responsible for the development, implementation and administration of various retirement and savings programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and respond to inbound calls and emails from employees and retirees regarding items such as address changes, pension payment details, 401(k) loans and withdrawals, and provide contact information for internal departments, plan recordkeepers and vendors as appropriate
• Schedule and coordinate meetings for multiple Spire retirement committees (Retirement Plans Committee, 401(k) Investment Review Committee, and Pension Investment Review Committee)
• Review weekly and monthly reports for accuracy
• Access and review retiree records in the document management system
• Respond to income verification requests from retirees
• Track death notifications and report to appropriate internal departments
• Assist with data requests for annual 401(k), pension and health plan audits
• Run, review and save ad hoc and scheduled reports in the Fidelity PSW and US Bank systems
• Support bi-weekly 401(k) contribution reconciliation and funding process
• Assist with tracking and paying invoices
• Provide support for union negotiations
• Support the day-to-day administration of Total Rewards systems and connections to third-party vendors, including managing eligibility, data integrity, reviewing, tracking and managing specifications documents
• Support project efforts as needed

Essential Characteristics and Competencies

• High degree of integrity, sensitivity and professionalism in dealing with confidential information and issues
• Ability to adapt to changing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; including high level of tact and diplomacy
• Excellent attention to detail

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

• Bachelor’s degree REQUIRED, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Human Resources, or similar business discipline

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

• 1+ years of experience in qualified or non-qualified retirement plan administration REQUIRED
• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources preferred
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to interpret and communicate data
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• ADP and SuccessFactors experience preferred
• Ability to foster positive vendor relationships

Physical demands, environment and schedule

• Work is performed in a shared, open-office environment
• Hybrid Working Hours: Typically, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with the option to work remote 2 days per week following onboarding
• Requires work during nonstandard business hours with occasional travel

Company Overview

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of our business. We’re dedicated to understanding our customers’ needs and goals to better serve them today and tomorrow. That’s why we’re always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate our four essential behaviors that bring the Spire culture to life:

• We make it happen: We are a company of go-getters, acting on every opportunity to help our company advance.
• We seek out perspective: We challenge ourselves to be open to different ways of doing things, because learning from each other leads to breakthroughs.
• We collaborate: We put teamwork first, bringing in everyone’s ideas, because our collective energy makes us stronger.
• We care: We treat people how we want to be treated, listening closely and doing what’s right, even when it’s hard

By living our values and behaviors every day, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels welcome, respected and valued.

Posting Requirements

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Spire and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please click on the following links: About the EEO law and EEO law supplement.