Retirement Benefits Supervisor

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Telework options

Job summary

Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana seeks a Retirement Benefits Supervisor to oversee the Costs/Transfers/Estimates and Legal Review Section of the Retirement Department, supervising four Retirement Benefit Analysts in verification of member records, retirement benefit estimates, and transfers of service credit.

The ideal candidate combines senior experience in employee benefits with strong leadership, the ability to interpret retirement provisions, apply complex formulas, and communicate

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in employee benefits or six years in any field plus four years in employee benefits.
• A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in employee benefits, or a CRC/CEBS designation with three years in employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow for four benefits analysts.
• Review and approve cost computations covering the gaining of additional retirement credit.
• Interpret retirement provisions of Title 11 of the LA Revised Statues and board policies.
• Explain and apply eligibility and service credit provisions for multiple systems.

Skills

Communicating Effectively

Developing Performance

Driving Results

Building and Supporting Teams

Championing Continuous Improvement

Driving Vision and Purpose

Focusing on Customers

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence

Influencing Others

Education

Bachelor's degree + experience in employee benefits

CRC or CEBS designation

Job description

Why work for TRSL?

• Service - All Louisianans have benefited from teachers that inspire and encourage us. At TRSL we give back to our state’s teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service.

• Culture - We value and support employees through open communication, professional development, recognition, and by creating a sense of community.

• Growth - TRSL encourages professional growth in a number of ways including professional development plans and career progression groups through SCS. We also offer financial assistance for professional certifications and postsecondary/graduate-level courses.

• Benefits - TRSL offers a generous benefits package including: a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, work from home, etc. Work from home may be an available benefit for certain TRSL positions upon meeting the requirements of TRSL's telework policy.

• Location - TRSL is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane, away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Developing Performance: Builds the future potential of others by supporting long-term growth, skill development, and career progression.
• Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Championing Continuous Improvement: The ability to promote and implement ongoing enhancements in processes, products, services, or organizational culture.
• Driving Vision and Purpose: The ability to create and communicate a compelling direction that motivates others and aligns with long-term goals.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
• Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence: The ability to identify and understand emotions in oneself and others and use that understanding to manage one's behaviors and relationships.
• Influencing Others: The ability to shape, guide, or alter the thoughts, behaviors, attitudes, or decisions of others.

This position serves as section supervisor of the Costs/Transfers/Estimates and Legal Review Section of the Retirement Department supervising four Retirement Benefit Analysts in activities relating to verification and updating of member records, retirement benefit estimates, purchases of service credit and transfers of service credit from other Louisiana Retirement Systems overseeing the determination of eligibility and the application of complex formulas.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in employee benefits; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of experience in employee benefits; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in employee benefits; OR
• A Certified Retirement Counselor (CRC) or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation plus three years of experience in employee benefits.

Experience Substitutions

• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Coordinate workflow for four benefits analysts.
• Review and approve cost computations covering the gaining of additional retirement credit.
• Interpret retirement provisions of Title 11 of the LA Revised Statues and board policies.
• Explain and apply eligibility and service credit provisions for multiple systems.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: This vacancy may be filled as a Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty. Detail to Special Duty may be required for a trial period prior to promotion consideration. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to accept a Probational Appointment.

Compensation

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) as follows:

Retirement Benefits Supervisor - $2,317.60 (bi-weekly)

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Aricka Hart, Human Resources
Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana
P.O. Box 94123
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Ph: 225-925-6900
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

TRSL is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, TRSL is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor.

TRSL is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.