Senior Retirement Manager

Overview At MoFo, we couldn’t write our own success story without yours. Ready to write your story? Join MoFo as SENIOR RETIREMENT MANAGER on our Human Resources team! This role can be based in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Seattle, Denver or Los Angeles. https://www.mofo.com/offices ABOUT THE ROLE The Senior Retirement Manager leads the design, strategy, and administration of the firm's U.S. retirement plans and Partner Owned Life Insurance (POLI) program. As the firm's subject matter expert in retirement benefits, this role oversees a team and drives regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and investment integrity. The Senior Manager administers the Retirement Committee, collaborates closely with internal ERISA counsel, and partners with HR leadership, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to strengthen and continuously improve the firm's retirement programs and practices. Leadership & Team Management Manages, mentors, and develops a team of retirement professionals; sets goals and workflows aligned with HR and firm strategy. Drives a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality service; serves as escalation point for complex retirement matters. Retirement Plan Strategy & Administration Provides strategic and operational oversight of the firm's DC, DB, and POLI programs, including plan design analysis and recommendations to HR leadership. Leads annual audits, government filings (Form 5500s, 1099s, PBGC), and actuarial coordination; ensures full regulatory and ERISA compliance. Oversees claims and appeals, data integrity, participant contributions and distributions, and cross-functional HRIS/Payroll partnerships. Manages external advisors, recordkeepers, and plan administrators; directs plan documents, SPDs, and participant communications. Leads benchmarking, plan improvement initiatives, and project implementations; partners with Finance on budgeting and expense monitoring. Vendor & Contract Management Leads vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and ongoing performance management for retirement and POLI programs. Analytics & Reporting Develops dashboards and statistical reporting on utilization, costs, and demographics; delivers data-driven recommendations to HR leadership and firm management. Professional Development Stays current on legislative and regulatory trends; champions HRIS tools and participates in firm-wide HR initiatives to enhance service delivery. ABOUT YOU 7+ years in retirement plan administration with deep expertise in Partner Cash Balance and 401(k) plans; POLI experience preferred. 3+ years managing and developing HR professionals. Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field required. Background in professional services or law firm settings strongly preferred. Expert knowledge of DC and DB plan administration, design, and compliance, including ERISA, PBGC, and applicable tax law. Experience leading plan audits, government filings, and compliance activities. QKA, QPA, CRPS, or equivalent designatio