Job Description
Join San Francisco's leading public pension fund as a Senior Pension Plan Administrator. We're urgently hiring to manage retirement benefits for over 30,000 public employees. This critical role ensures compliance with ERISA, IRS regulations, and California pension laws while delivering exceptional service to retirees and current employees. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact on our community's financial security.
Responsibilities
- Administer pension plans including eligibility, enrollment, retirement calculations, and benefit distributions
- Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations (ERISA, IRS, CalPERS) and annual reporting requirements
- Process retirement applications and provide accurate benefit estimates to employees
- Conduct plan audits, financial modeling, and risk assessments
- Develop and implement policy updates based on legislative changes
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external auditors
- Manage vendor relationships and technology systems for pension administration
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Public Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of pension plan administration experience with government/public sector
- Expertise in ERISA, IRS regulations, and California pension laws
- Strong analytical skills with financial modeling experience
- CPA, CFA, or CEBS certification preferred
- Advanced proficiency in pension administration software (e.g., Millennium, Empower)
- Exceptional communication skills for stakeholder interactions