Overview
Retirement Benefits Specialist Jobs in Dauphin County, PA at Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania Government
THE POSITION
Are you proficient in Microsoft Office and in multitasking to meet deadlines? Are you an organized self-starter who loves math, analytical challenges, and opportunities to make meaningful contributions to your customers’ lives? If so, a Retirement Benefits Specialist position at the
State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) may be the right job for you! This work involves the manual review of member accounts and the calculation of member and employer benefit contribution rates. If you are excited by the prospect of working both individually and as part of a team to ensure that retirees receive critical benefits, we encourage you to apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Retirement Benefits Specialist works in the Membership Services Division and reviews historical account information; analyzes a wide variety of data and records; applies the terms and provisions of applicable policies, procedures, contracts, etc. ; performs mathematical calculations; processes account adjustments; and provides technical assistance and customer support while working in a team setting both onsite and with the possibility for part-time telework. Interested in learning more?
Additional details can be found in the position description. About SERS: SERS is celebrating our 100th year anniversary! Established in 1923, SERS is one of the nation’s oldest retirement plans for public employees and manages the pension benefits of nearly 240,000 employees and retirees for 101 public sector employers.
In 2022, SERS paid about $3.9 billion in benefits and managed $33.7 billion in assets. A wealth of information is available at www.SERS.pa.gov. Our mission is to prepare our members and participants to achieve financial security in retirement.
We achieve this through focusing on our mission, acting ethically and with integrity, empowering our members, embracing innovation, fostering lifework balance, modeling an inclusive and respectful workplace, valuing and developing team members, collaborating, and finding joy in our work. SERS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified individuals to our team. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful work environment that fosters personal and professional growth, embraces the contributions of all team members, and values diversity in people, ideas, and experiences to achieve our highest potential.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with a one-hour unpaid meal period OR 8:00 a.m.–4:00p.m. with a half-hour unpaid meal period. 37.5-hour work week. Monday through Friday.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, depending on operational needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to work onsite.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year as a Retirement Technician; or
One year as a Fiscal Technician performing work within a public pension or retirement system or related area, such as a Comptroller’s Office; or
Two years as a Human Resources Assistant 2 perf…
Title: Retirement Benefits Specialist
Company: Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania Government
Location: Dauphin County, PA
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