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Director, Retirement Plans (U.S. & Puerto Rico)

United States - Illinois - Abbott ParkFull-time$149k–$299k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Strategic leadership for Abbott's U.S. and Puerto Rico retirement programs, including defined benefit, defined contribution, and student loan repayment plans.

Role type

Director, Retirement Plans

Builds

Retirement programs supporting ~42,000 employees and ~38,000 retirees with ~$19B in assets and ~$7.5B in projected benefit obligations.

Domain

Healthcare / Employee Benefits

Required skills

Retirement plan strategy, governance, and compliance; Defined benefit and defined contribution plan expertise; Vendor management and RFP leadership; M&A integration support; Financial stewardship and risk management; Team leadership

Preferred skills

Advanced degree or professional certification; Fortune 500 experience

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead retirement plan strategy, design, governance, and compliance; Monitor legislative and market developments; Support audits, actuarial valuations, and M&A integrations; Lead vendor selection and contract negotiations; Oversee plan operations and participant experience; Manage external provider relationships; Direct retirement communications and engagement strategies; Lead and develop the retirement plans team; Oversee financial performance and pension funding activities

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership with team management