Job Description
Join Cleveland's premier public benefits team as an immediate-hire Pension Plan Specialist! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage pension administration for municipal employees. This is your chance to serve the community while advancing your career in public sector finance. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. Immediate start date available.
Responsibilities
- Administer pension plan enrollment, distributions, and compliance documentation
- Conduct benefit eligibility verifications and financial calculations
- Collaborate with HR and finance teams on pension-related reporting
- Ensure adherence to Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) regulations
- Manage participant inquiries and resolve pension account discrepancies
- Prepare monthly/quarterly pension fund reconciliations
- Support retirement planning workshops for municipal employees
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Public Administration
- 3+ years of pension plan administration experience
- OPERS or public sector retirement certification preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and pension management software
- Strong knowledge of ERISA and IRS pension regulations
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage confidential data with discretion
- Valid Ohio driver's license (required for travel to satellite offices)