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# Retirement Plan Administrator, (HSR) at Strongpoint Partners

- **Company:** Strongpoint Partners
- **Location:** Remote
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/strongpointpartners/jobs/5424031008

## Job description

Who we are:

Strongpoint Partners is tech-enabled retirement services platform serving small- to mid-sized businesses with integrated retirement third party administration, recordkeeping, payroll, and HR solutions. Recognized as one of Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies in America and certified as a Great Place to Work, Strongpoint offers a suite of services that prioritizes accuracy, compliance, and reduction of regulatory risk for its clients, delivered by local client success teams that understand the nuances of the markets they serve. Strongpoint Partners combines a relentless passion for service and innovation with the experience and expertise required to make retirement work for everyone. For more information, please visit: [www.strongpointpartners.com](https://www.strongpointpartners.com/).

About HowardSimon Retirement:

Based in Chicago, Illinois, HowardSimon Retirement is a large independent TPA with recordkeeping and advisory capabilities that offers integrated retirement, payroll, and HR solutions through a tech-enhanced service delivery model. HowardSimon is an operating partner of Strongpoint Partners, a leading tech-enabled financial services retirement platform backed by Shore Capital Partners (SCP).

Position Summary:

Howard-Simon Retirement, a Strongpoint Partner, is seeking a skilled Retirement Plan Administrator who will take full ownership of a caseload of defined contribution retirement plans. The right candidate will be confident in administering 401(k) and cross-tested plans from start to finish, have a strong command of compliance testing, and possess a detail-oriented, client-focused approach. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a self-starter who thrives in a remote work environment and is excited to grow with a firm that values innovation and excellence in client service.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a fully remote position and can be performed from anywhere within the United States. We welcome candidates from all U.S. time zones; however, due to the primary locations of our partners and clients, preference will be given to those in the Central & Eastern time zone(s).

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform basic non-discrimination testing
- Communicate directly with clients on plan mechanics
- Research and present on compliance topics
- Shadow Senior Retirement Plan Administrator to increase testing and document knowledge
- Efficiently utilize technology to perform the duties of this position
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as requested
- Maintain team approach by assisting in areas appropriate for this position
- Own stewardship of all assigned business relationships
- Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- 1-3 years of retirement plan experience
- 2-4 years of client services experience
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, CRM software
- Must be organized and detail-oriented
- Exceptional approach to client service focusing on communications, timely solutions, and client needs
- Team player, collaborative, able to work with and through others
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure with multiple priorities and deadlines
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to act with integrity, be proactive with client needs, seek to continuously improve service, constantly focus on professional growth and work collaboratively with the entire team

Pay Transparency Statement:

The anticipated pay range for this position is $60,000-$70,000 annually.

At Strongpoint Partners, our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum base pay for the posted position applicable to all locations across the US. Within the posted salary range, individual pay is determined by the geographic location, job related skills, experience, education, and certifications. Our total compensation package includes base pay plus a comprehensive benefits program. Our Value-Driven Employee Experience:

- Flexible Workplace – Hybrid and remote options available for many roles.
- Flexible PTO – Competitive paid time off, including flexible & unlimited options.
- Inclusive Environment – A culture that values diversity, collaboration, and respect.
- Growth Opportunities – Support for ongoing learning and career development.
- Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
- Workplace Perks – Incentive bonus programs, flexible hours, & more.

**Specific benefits and programs may vary by partner and position.

## About Strongpoint Partners

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Strongpoint Partners provides a tech-enabled retirement, payroll, and HR platform for small- to medium-sized businesses, combining local service with national infrastructure.
- **Entity Type**: Private (fastest-growing private company on Inc. 5000)
- **Headquarters**: Chicago, IL, USA
- **Founded**: 2022 (the Strongpoint Partners entity was launched; predecessor firms have over 40 years of history)
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (the company describes itself as “built by founders for founders” and is led by a team of industry veterans)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Retirement plan third-party administration (TPA), payroll, and HR services
- **Target customers**: Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), B2B
- **Mission**: “Making retirement work for everyone.”

## Products & Services
- **Retirement Plan Administration**: Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution, Cash Balance, and ESOP plan design, administration, fiduciary oversight, and compliance reporting.
- **Recordkeeping**: Enterprise-level data validation and customized workflows for retirement plans.
- **Payroll (Strongpay)**: Integrated payroll platform that complements TPA services, processing billions in payroll dollars annually.
- **HRIS**: Retirement-integrated HR solutions with concierge service and data validation.
- **Consulting & Actuarial Services**: Specialty consulting for complex plan structures, including cash balance plans and ESOPs.

All offerings are delivered through a tech-enhanced service model with local client success teams.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metrics**:
  - Plan Assets Under Administration: **$54B+**
  - Total Plans Administered: **32,000+**
  - Retirement Plan Participants Supported: **600,000+**
  - Employees: **408 U.S.-based** (as of April 2025)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed (the company grows through acquisitions and partnerships with independent TPA firms)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies in **2025 and 2026** (two consecutive years)
  - Rapid expansion via acquisitions: 15+ firms joined between 2022 and 2026 (e.g., Pension Consultants, Actuaries Unlimited, CRP, Benefit Equity, and many more)
  - Assets under administration grew from $6B (2024) to $54B+
  - Headcount more than doubled from ~200 (2024) to 408 (2025)

## Competitive Advantages
- **National network, local service**: A partnership of independent TPAs covering 42+ states, offering personalized service with the resources of a national platform.
- **Deep expertise**: Average 35+ years of plan design experience among founders; average client tenure of ~9.5 years.
- **High customer satisfaction**: Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 81 across the affiliate network.
- **Integrated solution**: Combines retirement administration, recordkeeping, payroll, and HR in one platform, reducing compliance risk for clients.
- **Scale and compliance**: 100M+ payroll data checks run annually, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue building the nation’s most trusted, knowledgeable, and customer-centric retirement and payroll platform for SMBs.
- Expand the national network through acquisitions and new partner firms.
- Deepen integration between retirement, payroll, and HR solutions to deliver a seamless experience.
- Maintain a culture of continuous improvement and service leadership.

## Why Work Here
- **Great Place to Work Certified** (2025): 92% of employees say it’s a great place to work (vs. 57% at a typical U.S. company); 97% feel welcomed when joining.
- **Award**: Ranked **#40 on Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ 2025** (Small and Medium category).
- **Culture & Values**: Emphasis on collaboration, integrity, customer obsession, and continuous improvement. Values include “Stronger Together,” “Do Right Things, Do Things Right,” and “Own the Outcome.”
- **Benefits**: Flexible Time Off program, robust training and development, and a focus on well-being.
- **Work Model**: Not explicitly disclosed; HQ in Chicago with a national remote workforce (likely hybrid/remote options based on distributed team).
- **Growth Opportunities**: Rapidly growing company (Inc. 5000) with frequent acquisitions, offering career advancement in retirement, payroll, and HR domains.

## Sources
1. [strongpointpartners.com](https://www.strongpointpartners.com/)
2. [strongpointpartners.com/life-at-strongpoint](https://www.strongpointpartners.com/life-at-strongpoint)
3. [strongpointpartners.com/our-story](https://www.strongpointpartners.com/our-story)
4. [greatplacetowork.com](https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7080453)
5. [linkedin.com/company/strongpointpartners](https://www.linkedin.com/company/strongpointpartners)

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