Job Description
Join San Francisco's esteemed public sector team as a Pension Plan Administrator, where you'll manage retirement benefits for city employees with weekly pay cycles. This pivotal role ensures compliance with ERISA, CalPERS regulations, and municipal policies while delivering exceptional service to active and retired personnel. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the satisfaction of safeguarding financial futures for our community's heroes.
Responsibilities
- Administer pension plan benefits including enrollment, calculations, and distribution processing
- Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations (ERISA, IRS, CalPERS) and internal policies
- Process weekly payroll deductions and benefit contributions accurately
- Respond to complex employee/retiree inquiries regarding pension eligibility and distributions
- Conduct benefit audits and reconcile plan financial records quarterly
- Collaborate with finance and HR teams on retirement plan optimization
- Generate regulatory reports and maintain accurate participant records
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, HR, Public Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of pension plan administration experience with government entities
- Proficiency in pension software (e.g., Millennium, FIS) and Excel
- Deep knowledge of ERISA, IRS 401(a), and California pension regulations
- Strong analytical skills for benefit calculations and financial reconciliations
- Certified Pension Administrator (CPA) or similar designation preferred
- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder interactions