Job Description
Join the City of Wichita's Finance Department as a Pension Plan Administrator, where you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding retirement futures for our dedicated public employees. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment while enjoying competitive benefits, professional development, and the pride of serving your community. Wichita combines affordable living with cultural vibrancy, making it an ideal place to build a meaningful career.
Responsibilities
- Manage pension plan administration, including member eligibility, benefit calculations, and retirement processing
- Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations (ERISA, IRS, Kansas statutes) and internal policies
- Develop and implement pension reporting systems for financial statements and actuarial valuations
- Provide expert guidance to retirees, active employees, and HR partners on retirement benefits
- Conduct audits and reconciliations to maintain data integrity and financial accuracy
- Collaborate with investment teams on funding strategies and risk management
- Lead system upgrades and process improvements using HRIS platforms
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of pension plan administration or retirement benefits experience
- Professional certification (e.g., CEBS, QKA, or CPA) preferred
- Expertise in ERISA compliance, IRS regulations, and Kansas pension statutes
- Advanced proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday) and Excel
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Excellent communication abilities for explaining complex retirement concepts
- Proven experience with pension reporting and actuarial valuations