Job Description
Join Georgia's premier public pension fund as a Pension Plan Administrator! We're urgently seeking detail-oriented professionals to manage retirement benefits for state employees. This critical role ensures compliance with ERISA, IRS regulations, and Georgia state statutes while delivering exceptional service to our beneficiaries.
Our team offers competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on meaningful public service initiatives. If you're passionate about financial planning and public sector retirement systems, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Administer defined benefit pension plans including benefit calculations, distributions, and rollovers
- Ensure compliance with federal (ERISA, IRS) and Georgia pension regulations
- Manage participant inquiries, claims processing, and retirement counseling
- Conduct annual plan audits and regulatory reporting
- Collaborate with investment and actuarial teams on plan funding strategies
- Maintain accurate participant records using pension administration software
- Develop educational materials for pre-retirement planning seminars
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of pension plan administration or benefits management experience
- Certified Pension Administrator (CPA) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) preferred
- Proficiency in pension software systems (e.g., Millennium, Vangent)
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, IRS Code 401(a), and Georgia OCGA 47-4
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle sensitive financial information with confidentiality