Job Description
Join Illinois' premier public service team as a Pension Plan Administrator! We're seeking detail-oriented professionals to manage our state's retirement benefits programs. Enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive health insurance, and a lifetime pension plan after just 5 years of service. Work in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts thousands of public employees' financial security. Benefits include: 13 paid holidays, generous vacation accrual, tuition reimbursement, and employer-funded retirement contributions.
Responsibilities
- Administer pension enrollment, disbursements, and compliance for state retirement systems
- Process retirement applications and conduct benefit calculations
- Advise employees on pension eligibility, investment options, and retirement planning
- Ensure adherence to federal ERISA and Illinois state pension regulations
- Collaborate with HR departments on pension-employment transitions
- Maintain accurate pension records and generate compliance reports
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding retirement benefits and plan provisions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in pension administration, benefits management, or retirement planning
- Proficiency with pension software (e.g., Millennium, TRS) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, IRS 401(a) regulations, and Illinois Pension Code
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to numerical accuracy
- Effective communication skills for explaining complex benefit concepts
- Illinois residency required within 6 months of hire
- Valid Illinois driver's license (if travel to state facilities needed)