Job Description
Are you an expert in Federal Retirement Plans? Join the Pennsylvania State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) and secure the financial future of public servants.
We are currently seeking a highly skilled Federal Pension Specialist to join our dynamic team in Harrisburg, PA. In this pivotal role, you will manage the administration of federal pension plans, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service to our members. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a stable, high-impact government organization with a robust benefits package.
Why Apply?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
- Work in the heart of Pennsylvania's government district.
- Make a tangible difference in the retirement security of employees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and calculate federal pension benefits, ensuring strict adherence to legal guidelines and state regulations.
- Conduct detailed retirement counseling sessions for members approaching eligibility, explaining complex plan features in plain English.
- Process pension applications, withdrawals, and survivor benefits with high accuracy and efficiency.
- Investigate and resolve complex pension inquiries and discrepancies using analytical problem-solving skills.
- Maintain and update member records within the state retirement database to ensure data integrity.
- Collaborate with HR departments and external federal agencies to streamline retirement processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 3+ years of experience in pension administration, retirement planning, or federal benefits management.
- Strong knowledge of FERS (Federal Employees Retirement System) and Social Security regulations.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, with experience in HRIS or ERP systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of handling sensitive inquiries with empathy.
- Ability to pass a background check and meet security clearance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Administer and calculate federal pension benefits, ensuring strict adherence to legal guidelines and state regulations.
- Conduct detailed retirement counseling sessions for members approaching eligibility.
- Process pension applications, withdrawals, and survivor benefits with high accuracy.
- Investigate and resolve complex pension inquiries and discrepancies.
- Maintain and update member records within the state retirement database.
- Collaborate with HR departments and external federal agencies to streamline processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in pension administration or retirement planning.
- Strong knowledge of FERS and Social Security regulations.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to pass a background check and security clearance.