Retirement Benefits Specialist
Retirement Benefits Specialist
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THE POSITION
Are you an organized self-starter who loves math analytical challenges and helping others Are you proficient in Microsoft Office and in multitasking to meet deadlines If so a Retirement Benefits Specialist position at the State Employees Retirement System (SERS) might be the right job for you! This job involves working both independently and as part of a small cohesive team while performing in-depth research on member accounts and providing stellar customer service. If interested read on for more details!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This Retirement Benefits Specialist position is part of the Benefits Determination Division of SERS which reviews historical account information analyzes a wide variety of data and interprets and applies the terms and provisions of governing policies procedures contracts legal documents and actuarial calculations. In this role you will perform mathematical calculations prepare and provide technical assistance and perform customer service activities.
Additional duties include serving as a resource to the Chief Counsels Office on court orders pertaining to member accounts; handling multiple service account processing for members with both SERS and PSERS service; calculating member account data when a retiree returns to state service; attaching support orders and tax levies to member accounts; and processing discontinued disabilities for members currently receiving disability benefits.Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
About SERS: Established in 1923 SERS is one of the nations oldest retirement plans for public employees and manages the pension benefits of more than 240000 employees and retirees for 99 public sector employers. In 2024 SERS paid about $4.0 billion in benefits and managed $38.7 billion in assets. Additional information is available at .
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 life work 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 leverages diversity in people ideas and experiences to achieve our highest potential.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment 37.5-hour work week Monday through Friday.
- A work schedule beginning and ending between 7:30 AM. 4:30 PM inclusive with a half-hour or one-hour unpaid meal period will be considered dependent on operational requirements. The requested work schedule may not end prior to 4:00 PM.
- Telework:After an initial period of training you may have the opportunity to work from home part-time (hybrid telework schedule) up to 3 days per week depending on operational needs. In order to telework you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework you must work on-site at the work location specified in this job posting.
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year as a Retirement Technician(Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration);or
- One year as a Fiscal Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration) performing work within a public pension or retirement system or related area such as a Comptrollers Office;or
- Two years as a Human Resources Assistant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration) performing work in the areas of benefits or systems processing;or
- An associates degree and two years of experience in the processing of benefit payments;or
- Four years of experience in the processing of benefit accounts or payments within a public pension or retirement system or related area such as medical insurance or other insurance or pension benefits;or
- An equivalent combination of experience or training.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelinkand click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
