Job Description
Join Texas's premier public pension system in an urgent hiring opportunity for a Pension Plan Administrator. We're seeking detail-oriented professionals to manage retirement benefits for state employees, ensuring compliance with complex regulations while delivering exceptional service. Enjoy comprehensive state benefits, career advancement, and the chance to impact thousands of lives. Apply immediately – this position closes soon!
Responsibilities
- Manage pension plan administration for state employees including enrollment, distributions, and record maintenance
- Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and ERISA requirements
- Process retirement applications and calculate benefits using specialized software
- Respond to participant inquiries regarding retirement planning and benefits
- Conduct audits of pension records to maintain accuracy and security
- Collaborate with finance and HR teams on benefit strategy implementation
- Generate reports for stakeholders and regulatory bodies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of pension plan administration or benefits management experience
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, IRS regulations, and pension accounting standards
- Proficiency in pension administration software and MS Office Suite
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
- Strong communication abilities for explaining complex benefits information
- Professional certification (e.g., CEBS, QKA) preferred
- Experience with state government pension systems highly desirable