Retirement Analyst

Blacksburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

The retirement analyst position is an integral part of the Benefits team within the Division of Human Resources by assisting with administration management and implementation of comprehensive benefit programs policies and procedures with a focus on retirement plan administration. The retirement analyst works with a diverse population and classification of employees to ensure a comprehensive understanding of complex retirement plan options and other benefits available to employees.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management Public Administration or appropriate field of study and/or relevant experience
Working knowledge of Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit Plans
Knowledge of complex retirement plan administration requirements including defined contribution and defined benefit plans
Ability to analyze and respond appropriately to sensitive situations
Demonstrated knowledge of federal regulations related to various retirement plan options including 401(a) 403(b) and 457(b)
Ability to work independently with a high level of analytical ability and attention to detail
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of various benefits programs including disability plans retirement plans health insurance life insurance and tax shelters and the interface with life cycle decisions
Working knowledge of retirement related Social Security and Medicare regulations
Ability to facilitate small group discussions and to make public presentations to groups of varying sizes and cultures
Ability to interact effectively with team members across Human Resources as well as across a diverse university campus
Ability to utilize Human Resources databases in order to gather analyze interpret and present information and reports
Demonstrated experience communicating and administering state policies and procedures pertaining to benefits
Experience working with Virginia Retirement System and knowledge or plans
PHR SPHR SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP or CEBS certification

Pay Band

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience with a salary range up to $55000 per year

Hours per week

Review Date

December 9 2025

Additional Information

This position may beprominently onsite during the training/onboarding period then may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement of 3 days on site 2 days remote.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicinecollege Graduate School and Honors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerous Extension officesand research institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Marisela Garzaat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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Job DescriptionThe retirement analyst position is an integral part of the Benefits team within the Division of Human Resources by assisting with administration management and implementation of comprehensive benefit programs policies and procedures with a focus on retirement plan administration. The ...