Job Description
Are you looking for a rewarding career in government benefits? Public Sector Benefits Administration is seeking a detail-oriented Pension Plan Specialist to join our Phoenix team. We are currently hiring for a weekend shift role that offers the unique opportunity to manage critical pension services while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
In this pivotal role, you will oversee the administration of state government pension plans, ensuring accurate processing of retirement applications, benefits calculations, and member inquiries. If you have a passion for public service and expertise in financial administration, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible weekend schedule (Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Sunday).
- Opportunity to work in a stable, government-backed environment.
- Remote work options available for administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and process pension benefit applications and retirement claims with high accuracy.
- Conduct compliance audits and ensure adherence to state and federal pension regulations (ERISA, FERS).
- Provide exceptional customer service to government retirees regarding pension statements and fund balances.
- Collaborate with the finance and HR departments to resolve complex pension discrepancies.
- Maintain and update member records in the pension administration database.
- Prepare monthly reports on pension fund status and processing metrics.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Public Administration, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in pension administration, benefits management, or government finance.
- Strong working knowledge of government retirement systems and actuarial principles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with senior citizens and government officials.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and pension management software (e.g., Ceridian, SAP, PeopleSoft).
- Ability to work independently and handle sensitive financial data with absolute confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Review and process pension benefit applications and retirement claims with high accuracy.
- Conduct compliance audits and ensure adherence to state and federal pension regulations (ERISA, FERS).
- Provide exceptional customer service to government retirees regarding pension statements and fund balances.
- Collaborate with the finance and HR departments to resolve complex pension discrepancies.
- Maintain and update member records in the pension administration database.
- Prepare monthly reports on pension fund status and processing metrics.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Public Administration, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in pension administration, benefits management, or government finance.
- Strong working knowledge of government retirement systems and actuarial principles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with senior citizens and government officials.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and pension management software (e.g., Ceridian, SAP, PeopleSoft).
- Ability to work independently and handle sensitive financial data with absolute confidentiality.