Job Description
Join New York City's premier public sector retirement team as a Part-Time Pension Plan Specialist. This high-impact role offers flexible hours while administering retirement benefits for thousands of municipal employees. Work in a mission-driven environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive training. Ideal for finance professionals seeking part-time government work with purpose.
Responsibilities
- Manage pension plan enrollment, eligibility verification, and benefit calculations
- Process retirement applications and documentation with 100% accuracy
- Provide expert guidance to employees on retirement options and tax implications
- Maintain secure digital records in compliance with ERISA and NYC regulations
- Collaborate with HR departments on employee retirement planning initiatives
- Generate quarterly reports on fund performance and participant trends
- Assist in annual pension audits and compliance reviews
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of pension plan administration or benefits experience
- Proficiency in retirement software (e.g., Millennium, FIS)
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, IRS 401(k) regulations, and NYS pension laws
- Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Excellent communication skills for employee consultations
- Ability to manage confidential data with discretion
- Valid NYS driver's license (if field visits required)