Support Center - Irving
The Retirement Benefits Analyst will report to the Director – Compensation and Retirement Programs and will be responsible for leadership and administration of our retirement and non-qualified benefit programs.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

MINIMUM SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TECHNICAL SKILLS

• 3-5 years Human Resources experience
• Advanced Excel skills. Intermediate proficiency in MS Word
• Workday or other similar HRIS system

MINIMUM TYPE OF EXPERIENCE THE JOB REQUIRES

• Experience as primary analyst for retirement and non-qualified plans
• Knowledge of ERISA, DOL, 401(k), Form 5500 and other laws and legislative requirements

PREFERRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree

PREFERRED SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) a plus
• Previous Workday experience including reporting and analytics

PREFERRED TYPE OF EXPERIENCE THE JOB REQUIRES

• Knowledge of legislative requirements for ERISA, 401(k), 409(A), discrimination testing and similar programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication, strong business focus, critical thinking process orientation
• Experience managing vendors, brokers, investment advisors to optimal productivity and performance
• Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to make decisions
• Results, solution-oriented individual with demonstrated follow-through
• Experience prioritizing workload and competing priorities.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of personal accountability
• Able to handle high work volume and adapt to change in a fast-paced agile environment
• Proficient in interacting with and collaborating with business partners and all levels of the organization
• Strong project management skills
• Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail
• Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting abilities; strong data analysis acumen and focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced MS Excel proficiency
  Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
  At The Michaels Companies Inc, our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity. As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com
  At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit mikbenefits.com.
  Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.
  Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).
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