Job Description
Join Arizona's premier public sector benefits team as a Pension Plan Administrator specializing in weekend operations. This critical role ensures accurate retirement benefits processing for state employees while maintaining compliance with federal regulations. Enjoy a structured weekend schedule (Sat-Sun) with weekday flexibility, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth in public finance. Ideal candidates seeking stable government careers with work-life balance will thrive in this Mesa-based position.
Responsibilities
- Manage pension plan enrollment, eligibility verification, and retirement benefit calculations
- Process weekend shift retirement applications and documentation with 100% accuracy
- Advise state employees on pension plan options, contribution strategies, and vesting requirements
- Maintain compliance with ERISA, IRS regulations, and Arizona state pension statutes
- Collaborate with HR departments on employee transitions and retirement planning workshops
- Generate quarterly benefit statements and annual pension plan performance reports
- Utilize state pension software for data management and record-keeping
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of pension plan administration or benefits management experience
- Current certification in Retirement Planning (e.g., CRC, CFP) preferred
- Proficiency in pension software (e.g., Millennium, Albridge) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, IRS 401(k) regulations, and Arizona state pension laws
- Exceptional analytical skills with attention to detail in financial calculations
- Excellent communication abilities for explaining complex benefits to employees
- Ability to work independently on weekend shifts with minimal supervision