Job Description
Join the City of Long Beach's Finance Department as a Pension Plan Administrator and shape the financial future of our community. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage retirement plans for over 5,000 municipal employees, ensuring compliance with complex regulations while delivering exceptional service to retirees. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work in one of California's most dynamic coastal cities. Apply today to make a lasting impact on public sector retirement security.
Responsibilities
- Administer defined benefit pension plans including contribution calculations, benefit estimations, and retirement processing
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS regulations, and California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) requirements
- Manage participant communications including retirement counseling, plan materials, and online portal updates
- Prepare annual financial statements, actuarial reports, and regulatory filings
- Collaborate with auditors, legal counsel, and investment advisors during plan reviews
- Develop and maintain comprehensive pension plan documentation and procedures
- Analyze plan data to identify trends and recommend policy improvements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of pension plan administration experience
- SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or CBP certification preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and pension administration software (e.g., Millennium, NCPERS)
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, IRS Section 415, and CalPERS regulations
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication skills for explaining complex retirement concepts
- Experience working with government or public sector pension systems