Retirement Benefits Consultant (Public Sector)

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. in New York City seeks a Principal Administrative Associate III to support the Department of Social Services’ retirement and benefits programs. The role requires navigating city systems and presenting retirement information to staff and stakeholders.

You will conduct pre-retirement interviews, input data into NYCAPS and PMS, draft letters, respond to inquiries, and prepare reports on retirement benefits, with standard 9-to-5 hours in NYC.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree or equivalent with progressive clerical/administrative experience.
• Associates degree with 3 years clerical/administrative experience including supervisory experience.
• High school diploma with 4 years clerical/administrative experience including supervisory experience.
• Equivalency options accepted with required supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-retirement assessment interviews for employees requesting retirement.
• Prepare staff readiness for retirement with NYCERS.
• Enter personnel data related to retirement into NYCAPS and Payroll Management System.
• Draft official letters and process retirement-related correspondence.
• Respond to benefits inquiries and disseminate information to stakeholders.
• Present pension/retirement benefits during New-Start Orientation sessions.
• Compile retirement benefit data for reporting purposes.

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Associate degree / 60 credits

High school diploma with 4 years experience

Education/experience equivalency

Job description

SmartRecruiters, Inc. in New York City seeks a Principal Administrative Associate III to support the Department of Social Services’ retirement and benefits programs. The role requires navigating city systems and presenting retirement information to staff and stakeholders.

You will conduct pre-retirement interviews, input data into NYCAPS and PMS, draft letters, respond to inquiries, and prepare reports on retirement benefits, with standard 9-to-5 hours in NYC.