Retirement Services Specialist

4 weeks ago


Augusta, United States Maine Public Employees Retirement System Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) seeks a Retirement Services Specialist to join our PLD Retirement Services team. This position serves the members by supporting the processing and accuracy of work focused on benefit-related tasks. In addition to the functions and competencies associated with the Pension Associate III classification, this position also includes the general oversight of the day-to-day work of the business unit and functions as a resource and subject matter expert for the associates and clerks. This includes running reports and queries for payroll deadline and working to resolve member issues. This position reports to the Business Unit Leader, works in close collaboration with them, and is expected to contribute to efforts to build and maintain a positive culture in the unit. The Specialist supervises the day-to-day work of the assigned unit; may lead and/or work closely in an advisory capacity with other staff members or teams within the Division.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years of responsible administrative experience.
  • OR- eight (8) years of progressively responsible administrative experience which includes:
    • Two (2) years of work experience as a Pension Associate II or higher in the Retirement Services Unit of the Member Services Division of MainePERS.
  • OR- Any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
  • Proficient in MS Office suite
  • Must be proficient in Excel at the Beginner level

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience which demonstrates interviewing, interpersonal, data gathering, and analytical skills necessary to form the basis for making complex eligibility determinations, claims resolutions and customer service requests; experience making group presentations.

Salary: Begins at $62,317 if annualized with excellent benefits.

Benefits: We offer an outstanding benefit package including: 13 Paid Holidays, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance (fully paid), Vision Care, Life Insurance, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan, substantial Tuition Reimbursement, Parental leave, Generous Vacation and Sick Leave.



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