Pension Administration Senior Specialist

Mercer

At Mercer a Marsh Business we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health wealth and careers. We are in the business of creating more secure and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees - whether we are designing affordable health plans assuring income for retirement or aligning workers with workforce needs.

Mercer is seeking a Pension Administration Senior Specialist. This position may be performed remotely.

Pension Administration Senior Specialist

What can you expect

• Be a leading member of the Calculations and Special Projects team and have an influence on the success and growth of Mercer.
• The Senior Specialist is responsible for leading special pension administration projects as well as the completion of pension calculations and the review of plan documents and calculation tools for multiple client teams.

What is in it for you

• Work for a global company with excellent benefits and a dynamic culture
• Excellent growth/advancement opportunity
• Workwith collaborativeintelligent solutions-focusedcolleagueswhotruly care about the work and each other while maintaining work-life balance

We will count on you to:

• Maintain a high level of professionalism and sense of urgency to ensure client expectations are consistently met while acting as a primary contact with clients and Mercer consultants
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the clients plans and administrative procedures
• As Project Manager lead pension calculation data and risk transfer projects and act as point of contact to clients administration and processing teams
• Manage special project tasks to ensure project tracks to budget that project is completed per the terms of the client agreement and that any out-of-scope work is identified and properly accounted for.
• Deliver quality service to our clients ensure accuracy and time standards are consistently met
• Lead and attend team and project calls
• Master company-based tools and track client projects and processes
• Manage client business processes and identify areas for continued improvement
• Act as final reviewer on pension calculations; work with clients and Mercer consultants to clarify any ambiguous calculation provisions
• Calculate and review qualified and non-qualified benefits including but not limited to QDROs 409A employee contributions late retirement increases and RMDs.
• Keep updated on current government regulations/IRS Code
• Develop and maintain access-based or excel-based calculation checkers for ongoing and special project clients
• Provide daily weekly and monthly reports to internal project stakeholders and clients

What you need to have:

• Bachelors degree preferred
• 5-7 years of experience in defined benefit administration
• Prior experience with project management and client relationship management
• Strong proficiency with MS Excel and Word (proficiency in MS Access desired)
• Previous experience developing calculation tools
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; proven ability to identify research follow up and resolve issues or problems encountered through project and calculation work
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

What makes you stand out:

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; proven ability to research follow up and resolve issues or problems surfaced by the team.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience skills training certifications & education.

In addition to the base salary this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes: health and welfare benefits tuition assistance 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Mercerbelieves in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work reshaping retirement and investment outcomes and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercers more than 25000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business ofMarsh McLennan(NYSE: MMC) the worlds leading professional services firm in the areas of risk strategy and people with 76000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses includingMarshGuy CarpenterandOliver Wyman Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information visit Follow Mercer on Twitter@Mercer.

Marsh McLennan and its Affiliates are EOEMinority/Female/Disability/Vet/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity employers.

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) a global leader in risk reinsurance and capital people and investments and management consulting advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95000 colleagues Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer visit or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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The applicable base salary range for this role is $74000 to $148000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience skills training location certifications education and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case addition to the base salary this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits tuition assistance 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Applications will be accepted until:

June 29 2026