Entry-Level Payroll & Benefits Analyst (Pension)

Teachers-Retirement-System-of-the-State-of-Illinois; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

TRS retirement pension plan

Deferred compensation plans

Job summary

Teachers-Retirement-System-of-the-State-of-Illinois is seeking an entry-level Payroll and Insurance Analyst I to perform payroll, insurance, and administrative support for annuitant payroll operations and insurance administration. You will process forms, update member records across systems, and respond to inquiries with accuracy and timeliness.

Under the supervision of the Payroll and Insurance Supervisor, you will assist with routine transactions, audits, and reporting while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, education, communications, or a related degree.
• Candidates without a degree must possess 2 years of progressive responsibility in a related business or education field.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills; ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify payroll and insurance forms, including enrollments and tax withholding.
• Maintain and update member information across multiple systems.
• Respond to member and internal inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and insurance.
• Assist with payroll processing support activities, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Support audit and documentation efforts related to payroll, benefits and COBRA enrollment.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, education, or communications

Job description

Teachers-Retirement-System-of-the-State-of-Illinois is seeking an entry-level Payroll and Insurance Analyst I to perform payroll, insurance, and administrative support for annuitant payroll operations and insurance administration. You will process forms, update member records across systems, and respond to inquiries with accuracy and timeliness.

Under the supervision of the Payroll and Insurance Supervisor, you will assist with routine transactions, audits, and reporting while maintaining