Retirement Benefits Specialist - Partner, Tax & Benefits Services

Jones Day; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Day in Cleveland is seeking a Retirement Benefits Specialist to assist in managing retirement benefits administration. This role entails ensuring pension payments are made accurately and maintaining internal systems for participants.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of three years in a professional services environment and strong Excel and Word skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 – $80,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years working in a professional services environment.
• Basic knowledge of ERISA laws and regulations.
• Previous work experience in a retirement benefits department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in handling aspects of retirement benefits administration.
• Ensure pension payments are made accurately and timely.
• Maintain internal systems for participants.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Advanced Word

Knowledge of ERISA laws

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Jones Day is a global law firm with 40 offices in major centers of business and finance throughout the world. Covering 19 countries on five continents, our unique governance system fosters an unparalleled level of integration and contributes to our ranking as one of the best in the world in client service.

Jones Day seeks to employ the most qualified people, capable of delivering superior client service through professional excellence and teamwork, for every position in the Firm. We offer competitive compensation and benefits in a stimulating work environment.

Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Firm Retirement Benefits Specialist assists the Retirement Benefits Manager in handling certain aspects of retirement benefits administration for the Firm. The Specialist is responsible for ensuring all pension payments are accurately and timely made to retirees and deferred vested participants; maintaining any internal systems for participants; and assistance with annual valuations, discrimination testing, and annual audit.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of three years working in a professional services environment.
• Advanced Excel and Word software skills required.
• Basic knowledge of ERISA laws and regulations.
• Previous work experience in a retirement benefits department preferred.

Jones Day offers competitive salaries and benefits to all employees. Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The starting salary range for this Cleveland position is $70,000 – $80,000.

Jones Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer