Job Description
Join California's premier public pension system as a Pension Plan Administrator in the heart of San Francisco. We're urgently seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage retirement benefits for state employees, ensuring compliance with complex regulations while delivering exceptional service. This pivotal role offers unparalleled job security, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape financial futures for thousands of Californians.
Responsibilities
- Administer pension plans including eligibility, benefit calculations, and retirement processing
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS regulations, and California state statutes
- Manage participant communications and educational outreach programs
- Analyze financial data for plan solvency and reporting requirements
- Collaborate with investment and actuarial teams on plan strategy
- Conduct audits and implement corrective actions for compliance gaps
- Lead system implementations for pension administration software
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of pension plan administration experience
- Deep knowledge of ERISA, IRS 401(k)/403(b) regulations, and California PERS rules
- Proficiency in pension administration systems (e.g., Millennium, VCP)
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Professional certification (e.g., CEBS, QKA, or CPA) preferred
- Experience with public sector retirement systems highly valued