Global 401(k) and Benefits Specialist

Key Responsibilities Location: Mayfield Heights, OH
Department: Human Resources
Job Type: Full-Time; Flexible 4 days in office

About the Role

Current Lighting is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented 401(k) and Benefits Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This role is responsible for overseeing the administration, compliance, and communication of our company’s 401(k) retirement plan, as well as supporting and managing our comprehensive employee benefits programs. The specialist ensures employees receive accurate, timely, and valuable support in all aspects of their benefits and retirement planning, while maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the 401(k) plan, including enrollments, contributions, distributions, loans, compliance testing, and annual reporting.
• Serve as the main contact for the company’s benefits and retirement plan providers, ensuring smooth coordination and issue resolution.
• Administer and support all employee benefit programs, including health insurance, wellness initiatives, and other perks.
• Conduct internal audits and maintain robust records to ensure compliance with ERISA, DOL, IRS, and other applicable regulations.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding eligibility, enrollment, claims, plan features, and overall benefits coverage.
• Support new employee benefits orientations and lead educational sessions about all available benefit and retirement plan features.
• Collaborate with HR and payroll to ensure accurate processing and reporting for all benefits programs.
• Stay updated on benefit and retirement plan legislative/regulatory changes and participate in ongoing benefits-related projects and vendor evaluations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience administering a 401(k) or similar retirement plan, and supporting employee benefits programs.
• In-depth knowledge of ERISA, DOL, IRS, and other benefits compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• CEBS, CRSP, or similar benefits or retirement plan certification.
• Experience with ADP, Fidelity, or similar benefits and retirement plan systems.

Why Join Current Lighting?

At Current Lighting, innovation and people shine brightest together. Join a collaborative team that values professional growth, integrity, and delivering meaningful benefits to support long-term employee well-being.

The position has a compensation package inclusive of base, bonus (if eligible), benefits, 401k contribution, time off, recognition awards and more. This salary range is $65,000-$80,000.

Benefits and Perks

The Highlights:

All around competitive culture where together we strive to:

• Approach each day with a tenacious curiosity
• Communicate openly and honestly- internally and externally
• Work hard, take risks, fail fast…learn and move on
• Embrace diversity and welcome opposing thoughts
• Empower and develop each other
• We have an open and inclusive culture where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:
• • Quarterly company all employee meetings
  • Management and Leadership development
  • Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure
  • Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning
  • Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth

Our more standard benefits

• Full-time exempt roles have a Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work
• Paid Company Holidays
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
• Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at CurrentLighting.com