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Remote Retirement Plan Specialist jobs are in active demand at remote-first companies and large distributed teams, including employers like Guidant Financial, Alliant Insurance Services, and The Standard Insurance, from junior to senior. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The PEO Retirement Plan Consultant (RPC) is aligned with the PEO market’s largest client and responsible for independently communicating and shepherding tasks associated with supporting new adopter sales and onboarding new adopters in partnership with the plan, their sales force, and their adopters.
What you will do
Support adopters in the selection of various plan design options to fit their unique needs, both at installation and ongoing
Help adopters collect prior plan documents necessary to establish a new plan, discussing existing plan provisions such as safe harbor and matching contributions, helping them understand available plan provisions and working to understand their business structure and ownership arrangement
Provide consultation to existing adopting employers to help them amend their plan based on changes in their business
Prepare and discuss plan design illustrations and pricing comparisons
Support the participant enrollment process for the new adopter
Build trusted relationships with key plan professionals
Drive seamless new adopter sales towards annual goals
Develop an in-depth knowledge of the plan, its pricing and investment offering and a proficiency at positioning the solutions competitively
Collaborate and partner with the Relationship and Client Service Management teams to support the retention and growth of the customer
What you will bring
5+ years of experience in retirement plan market with either account management, plan design consultation or an internal sales consultant background preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentations skills, building partnerships internally and externally including plan sponsors, consultants, and business leaders
Understanding of retirement plan pricing
FINRA Series 6 & 63 licenses required within established timelines
What will set you apart
Experience with MEP, PEP and/or PEO market preferred
Strong organizational skills and experience managing a sales pipeline preferred
Strong collaboration skills: ability to navigate internally
Customer centric orientation
Background in customer service with proven skills at delivering on customer needs, and a high level of follow through and responsiveness
***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***
What we offer you
We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
- Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
- Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
- Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
- Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.
Base Salary Range
$72,200.00 - $101,975.00The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Equal opportunity employer • Drug-free workplace
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***
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Who's Hiring
- Guidant Financial18

- Alliant Insurance Services3

- The Standard Insurance2

- Empower1E
- Ascensus1

Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services18
- Insurance7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote retirement plan specialist jobs.
- Experience administering 401(k), 403(b), or defined benefit retirement plans
- Knowledge of ERISA regulations, IRS rules, and DOL reporting requirements
- Proficiency with recordkeeping or administration software such as Relius or Pension Pro
- Associate or bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field
- Experience preparing or reviewing Form 5500 filings and nondiscrimination testing
- ASPPA, QKA, or equivalent retirement plan certification preferred or required
Tips for Your Remote Retirement Plan Specialist Job Search
Quantify your plan administration experience
List the number of plans you've administered, the plan types you've worked with, and any participant-facing responsibilities you've handled. Retirement plan specialist resumes that include specific plan details stand out against vague descriptions of general financial experience.
Highlight your ERISA and compliance knowledge
Employers screen hard for familiarity with ERISA regulations, IRS nondiscrimination testing, and DOL reporting requirements. Call out any specific compliance tasks you've owned, such as Form 5500 preparation or annual plan testing, directly in your resume summary and bullet points.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists retirement plan specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target firms by recordkeeping platform
Many job postings specify platforms like Relius, Pension Pro, or Omni. Tailor your application to name the exact systems you've used, and research which platform a firm runs before your interview so you can speak to your relevant hands-on experience.
Prepare for a plan scenario question
Interviewers commonly walk you through a plan error or a participant hardship withdrawal situation and ask how you'd handle it. Practice explaining your compliance reasoning out loud, not just the procedural steps, so your answer demonstrates judgment alongside technical knowledge.
Negotiate using your certification timeline
If you're close to earning a QKA, QPA, or ASPPA credential, name your expected completion date during offer negotiations. Employers often have room to increase starting salary or accelerate a review when a credential is imminent rather than years away.
Remote Retirement Plan Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote retirement plan specialist job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote retirement plan specialist employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.
Which companies hire remote retirement plan specialists?
Companies hiring remote retirement plan specialists include Guidant Financial, Alliant Insurance Services, and The Standard Insurance, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote retirement plan specialist roles.
Can you get a remote retirement plan specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote retirement plan specialist openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.
Do you need a degree for remote retirement plan specialist jobs?
Not always. Many employers hire remote retirement plan specialists on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote retirement plan specialist roles.
Which industries hire the most remote retirement plan specialists?
The sectors hiring the most remote retirement plan specialists are Banking & Financial Services and Insurance, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire retirement plan specialists remotely most consistently.
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