Retirement Manager

• The Benefits Group Lead
• Retirement Programs at American Honda Motor Co. is responsible for leading the regional retirement operations team, ensuring accurate and compliant administration of 401(k), nonqualified, pension, and stock purchase plans. The role involves overseeing plan governance, budgeting, investment monitoring, and vendor management. Candidates must have a four-year degree and 7-10 years of progressive experience in retirement operations or benefits administration, including people leadership. Strong knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and plan administration is essential, along with experience in HR, payroll, recordkeeping, and vendor systems. The position requires excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to collaborate across regional teams and drive continuous improvement.

The Benefits Group Lead:

• Retirement Programs at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is responsible for overseeing the regional administration of 401(k), nonqualified, pension, and stock purchase plans. This role ensures compliance, operational excellence, and high-quality service delivery while supporting business outcomes and associate experience. The position involves leading a team, managing vendor relationships, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to optimise plan governance, budgeting, and investment monitoring. Compensation includes a competitive base salary, regional bonus, manager lease car programme, industry-leading benefit plans, paid time off, disability coverage, 401(k) with company match, relocation assistance, and various wellbeing and development programmes.

Legal Entity:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Business Unit:

BU Human Resources:

Department:

DEP Benefits and Wellbeing:

Division:

DIV HR Ops, Total Rewards
Work Location:

Honda Heritage Center:

Shift:

1st
Workstyle:

Remote Eligible up to 20%
Career Level:

5
Job Grade:

Exempt-4

Job Purpose

Leads the regional Retirement Operations team to deliver accurate, compliant, and efficient administration of retirement programs while supporting a high-quality associate experience and strong business outcomes. Oversees the day-to-day admnistration of 401(K), nonqualified plans, pension, and stock programs acriss tge region. Ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance, timely filings and communications, effective vendor performance, and sound support for plan governance, budgeting, and investment monitoring.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversees administration of 401(k), nonqualified, pension, and stock purchase plans across the region to ensure accuracy, compliance, service quality, and cost effectiveness. Ensures required filings, disclosures, and participant communications are completed accurately and on time. Supports plan investment monitoring, forecasting, budgeting, and fiduciary governance activities, including oversight of foundation assets as applicable
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, consultants, and governance partners. Maximizes vendor capabilities, monitors service delivery, and holds providers accountable to contractual obligations and performance standards
• Partners with stakeholders such as Total Rewards Strategy, plan committees, Finance, Legal, HR Technology, and external providers to evaluate plan operations and design, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop recommendations for changes to programs, processes, investments, and systems
• Leads and develops team members by setting clear expectations, providing coaching and feedback, assigning work effectively, and maintaining accountability for performance, service, and compliance. Fosters an environment where team members can raise issues, share ideas, and contribute to continuous improvement
• Makes sound operational decisions with limited direction on plan administration, compliance, participant issues, and systems. Uses data, controls, and process discipline to identify risks, improve service delivery, and implement sustainable process improvements across the region
• Aligns team priorities and decisions with regional and organizational strategy, and applies sound judgment to determine when proposed changes support broader business, compliance, and associate needs

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Four year degree is required
• Typically requires 7-10 years of progressive experience in retirement operations, benefits administration, or total rewards, including people leadership or demonstrated team lead responsibility
• Strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and administrative practices related to 401(k), nonqualified, pension, and stock purchase plans
• Working knowledge of retirement plan investments, fiduciary concepts, and governance processes
• Strong understanding of plan design and operational implications for both qualified and nonqualified retirement programs
• Experience working with HR, payroll, recordkeeping, and vendor systems, including data integrity and process integration considerations
• Experience with cost forecasting, budgeting, and vendor or plan financial management
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across a regional or matrixed organization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence, explain complex topics clearly, and build alignment with stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, leaders, vendors, and partners at multiple organizational levels
• Strong problem-solving, judgment, and conflict management skills

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost
• Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
• Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings:

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing the administration of 401(k), nonqualified, pension, and stock purchase plans across the region to ensure accuracy, compliance, service quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Take ownership of required filings, disclosures, and participant communications, ensuring completion accurately and on time.
• Support plan investment monitoring, forecasting, budgeting, and fiduciary governance activities, including oversight of foundation assets as applicable.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, consultants, and governance partners.
• Maximise vendor capabilities, monitor service delivery, and hold providers accountable to contractual obligations and performance standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders such as Total Rewards Strategy, plan committees, Finance, Legal, HR Technology, and external providers to evaluate plan operations and recommend improvements.
• Lead and develop team members by setting clear expectations, providing coaching and feedback, assigning work effectively, and maintaining accountability for performance, service, and compliance.
• Foster an environment where team members can raise issues, share ideas, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Make sound operational decisions with limited direction on plan administration, compliance, participant issues, and systems.
• Use data, controls, and process discipline to identify risks, improve service delivery, and implement sustainable process improvements across the region. Skills
• Strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and administrative practices related to 401(k), nonqualified, pension, and stock purchase plans.
• Working knowledge of retirement plan investments, fiduciary concepts, and governance processes.
• Strong understanding of plan design and operational implications for both qualified and nonqualified retirement programs.
• Experience working with HR, payroll, recordkeeping, and vendor systems, including data integrity and process integration considerations.
• Experience with cost forecasting, budgeting, and vendor or plan financial management.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across a regional or matrixed organisation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence, explain complex topics clearly, and build alignment with stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, leaders, vendors, and partners at multiple organisational levels.
• Strong problem-solving, judgement, and conflict management skills. Education
• A four-year degree is required.