Retirement Benefits Supervisor
Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
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Job Summary
- About this Job
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 work from home etc. Work from home may be an available benefit for certain TRSL positions upon meeting the requirements of TRSLs telework policy.
- Location TRSL is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:Communicating Effectively:The ability to convey information ideas and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Developing Performance:Builds the future potential of others by supporting long-term growth skill development and career progression.
Driving Results:The ability to set and pursue goals maintain focus amid competing demands and deliver results.
Building and Supporting Teams:The ability to combine ones actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
Championing Continuous Improvement:The ability to promote and implement ongoing enhancements in processes products services or organizational culture.
Driving Vision and Purpose:The ability to create and communicate a compelling direction that motivates others and aligns with long-term goals.
Focusing on Customers:The ability to understand and meet the needs preferences and experiences of internal and external customers.
Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence:The ability to identify and understand emotions in oneself and others and use that understanding to manage ones behaviors and relationships.
Influencing Others: The ability to shape guide or alter the thoughts behaviors attitudes or decisions of others.
This position serves as section supervisor of the Costs/Transfers/Estimates and Legal Review Section of the Retirement Department supervising four Retirement Benefit Analysts in activities relating to verification and updating of member records retirement benefit estimates purchases of service credit and transfers of service credit from other Louisiana Retirement Systems overseeing the determination of eligibility and the application of complex formulas.- Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of experience in employee benefits; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of experience in employee benefits; OR
A bachelors degree plus four years of experience in employee benefits; OR
A Certified Retirement Counselor (CRC) or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation plus three 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.- Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
- Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
* Coordinate workflow for four benefits analysts.
* Review and approve cost computations covering the gaining of additional retirement credit.
* Interpret retirement provisions of Title 11 of the LA Revised Statues and board policies.
* Explain and apply eligibility and service credit provisions for multiple systems.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:This vacancy may be filled as a Probational Promotion or Detail to Special Duty.
Detail to Special Duty may be required for a trial period prior to promotion consideration. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to accept a Probational Appointment.
Compensation:
This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) as follows:
Retirement Benefits Supervisor - $2317.60 (bi-weekly)
How To Apply:
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.
*Resumes WILLNOT beaccepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
Applicants who are qualifying for the position based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree should attach a copy of their college transcript to their online application in order to verify credentials. Transcripts may also be faxed mailed or emailed to the contact information below and must be received by the closing date of this posting. Anofficial transcript is required upon hire.
Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcripts at the time of application.
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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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Email: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.
TRSL is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal governments E-verify system.
Required Experience:
Manager
