Retirement Benefits Specialist: Plan Administration & Vendor Liaison

Lofton Staffing Services; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lofton Staffing Services is recruiting a Retirement Benefits Specialist for a local client to administer retirement plans for all eligible employees. You’ll handle contributions, enrollment, and vendor coordination, serving as the main contact between staff and retirement providers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of benefits administration or insurance experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of benefits administration or insurance experience.
• Proficiency with word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, approve, and remit contributions for retirement programs.
• Maintain accounts and balances; prepare monthly financial statements.
• Manage enrollment for new participants; resolve data transmission errors with vendors/payroll.
• Handle eligibility notices, deduction changes, QDROs, and fund withdrawals.
• Serve as liaison between employees and retirement/insurance companies.
• Prepare correspondence about retirement savings programs.
• Keep departmental files and meeting documents organized.
• Keep retirement program information current on the WFMO website.

Skills

Benefits administration

Insurance experience

Strong communication

Confidential information

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Lofton Staffing Services is recruiting a Retirement Benefits Specialist for a local client to administer retirement plans for all eligible employees. You’ll handle contributions, enrollment, and vendor coordination, serving as the main contact between staff and retirement providers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of benefits administration or insurance experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently.