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Retirement Services Specialist in Augusta, Maine at Maine Public Employees Retirement System

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Maine Public Employees Retirement System
Augusta, Maine, 04330, United States
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Job Description

MainePERS is seeking a detail-driven, service-minded Retirement Services Specialist to support accurate, timely benefit processing while helping guide the day-to-day work of the unit.

What You’ll Do

    Support the processing and accuracy of benefit-related workProvide general oversight of daily workflow; direct and assign work to pension associates and clerksServe as a collaborative subject matter expert and resource to staffRun and analyze reports and queries to ensure payroll and payment deadlines are met with accuracyAuthorize retirement payments and approve adjustmentsResearch and respond to complex member and management inquiriesPartner with Business Unit and Retirement Services leadership to keep work moving efficientlyContribute to building and maintaining a positive, engaged team culture

What You Bring

    Strong knowledge of retirement/benefit processingAction Oriented and Resilient approach to managing prioritiesEffective communication and collaboration skillsSound, timely decision quality and problem resolutionAbility to drive engagement while ensuring accuracy and accountability

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of responsible administrative experience. OR- 8 years of progressively responsible administrative experience which includes: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 suiteMust 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 $67,787 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.


Monday through Friday 7:30am - 4pm
40 hours per week 80 hours per pay period

Job Location

Augusta, Maine, 04330, United States

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