Job Description
We are currently seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Pension Administration Specialist to join our dedicated team in Austin, Texas. This is an immediate hire opportunity with a prestigious government agency responsible for managing state retirement funds. If you have a passion for public service, financial compliance, and helping retirees, this is your chance to make a significant impact.
Key Highlights:
- Immediate Start: Join us right away.
- Government Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
- Professional Growth: Work with cutting-edge pension administration software and a collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities
- Process pension claims, withdrawals, and death benefit requests in strict accordance with ERISA and state government regulations.
- Review and validate complex pension plan documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Provide exceptional customer service and support to retirees, beneficiaries, and government agencies via phone, email, and in-person inquiries.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the state pension database (SAP/Oracle) and perform regular data audits.
- Collaborate with the finance and legal departments to ensure all reporting requirements are met for annual audits.
- Assist in the development and distribution of pension plan summaries and informational materials.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience in a government setting).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in pension administration, human resources, or government benefits processing.
- Strong working knowledge of ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) and state retirement laws.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically advanced Excel skills for data analysis.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality.