Retirement Benefits Assistant Administrator

Why work for TRSL

• Service All Louisianans have benefited from teachers that inspire and encourage us. At TRSL we give back to our states teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service.
• Culture We value and support employees through open communication professional development recognition and by creating a sense of community.
• Growth TRSL encourages professional growth in a number of ways including professional development plans and career progression groups through SCS. We also offer financial assistance for professional certifications and postsecondary/graduate-level courses.
• Benefits TRSL offers a generous benefits package including: a defined benefit pension plan health insurance that is also available post-retirement at least 10 paid holidays sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week a deferred compensation plan a flexible benefits plan alternate work schedules etc.

Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above:

Eight years of experience in employee benefits; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus five years of experience in employee benefits; OR

A bachelors degree plus five years of experience in employee benefits; OR

A Certified Retirement Counselor (CRC) or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation plus four years of experience in employee benefits.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Manages the operational functions of the Member Services Division consisting of the Member Information Center and all Retirement Processing sections.

• Directly supervises the three Retirement Benefits Manager positions responsible for the six Retirement Department sections.

• Monitors the day-to-day operational functions of the division. Review Divisional policies and process procedures

• Reviews existing legislation as it relates to current policy and procedures. Recommends changes as needed to maintain consistency.

• Oversees planning and coordination of the Retirement Departments staff orientation training and education
• Consults with system administrators staff attorneys actuary internal and professional auditors for clarification interpretations and guidelines involving decisions in unusual and more complex circumstances.

TRSL is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

No Civil Service test score isrequired in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumes willnot beaccepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcripts at the time of application.

Additional TRSL Job Postings can be found HERE.

All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal governments E-Verify system.

TRSL is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer TRSL is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Aricka Hart - Human Resources
Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana
P.O. Box 94123
Baton Rouge LA 70804
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