Job Description
Join San Francisco's prestigious Public Employees' Retirement System (SF PERS) as a Retirement Benefits Administrator. Shape the financial security of thousands of public servants while ensuring compliance with complex pension regulations. This pivotal role offers unparalleled impact in municipal finance with competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Administer defined benefit pension plans for 25,000+ active and retired employees
- Process retirement applications, disability claims, and survivor benefits with 99% accuracy
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS regulations, and California pension codes
- Conduct benefit calculations using specialized actuarial software
- Collaborate with finance, HR, and legal departments on policy implementation
- Prepare quarterly reports for the Retirement Board and external auditors
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Public Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of pension plan administration experience in government sector
- Professional certification (e.g., CEBS, ASPA) or willingness to obtain within 12 months
- Expertise in pension legislation (ERISA, IRC Section 414) and California PERS codes
- Advanced proficiency in benefit administration systems (e.g., Millennium, PeopleSoft)
- Strong analytical skills with attention to complex financial calculations