Job Description
Join the City of San Jose's Finance Department as a Pension Plan Administrator and play a pivotal role in managing retirement benefits for our dedicated public servants. This premium opportunity offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to contribute to the financial well-being of our community. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to ensure compliance with complex pension regulations while delivering exceptional service to our employees.
Responsibilities
- Administer and manage defined benefit pension plans for City employees
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, CalPERS regulations, and government accounting standards
- Process retirement applications, benefit calculations, and member communications
- Conduct audits and reconciliation of pension fund accounts
- Collaborate with finance team on investment reporting and funding strategies
- Develop educational materials for employees regarding retirement benefits
- Manage vendor relationships and technology systems for pension administration
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of pension plan administration experience
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, CalPERS, and government pension regulations
- Advanced proficiency in pension administration software (e.g., Millennium, BenefitPro)
- Certified Pension Consultant (CPC) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
- Exceptional analytical skills with attention to detail
- Experience with public sector pension systems highly desirable