Senior Retirement Benefits Specialist

Socket.dev; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance (fully paid)

Vision Care

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental leave

Generous Vacation and Sick Leave

Job summary

MainePERS is seeking a Retirement Services Specialist to support accurate and timely administration of retirement benefits and keep the Retirement Services unit running efficiently.

The role combines technical expertise, attention to detail, collaboration, and initiative within a supportive team. You will work with Pension Associates, clerks, and leadership to meet operational and payroll deadlines while providing guidance and sharing knowledge.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree plus five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficient in Excel at the Beginner level.
• Bachelor's degree plus two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience (preferred).
• Experience with interviewing, interpersonal, data gathering, and analytical skills for complex eligibility determinations.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced retirement benefit work, including Pension Associate III functions.
• Provide day-to-day direction to Pension Associates and clerks; assign work and advise as SME.
• Run and analyze reports and queries to monitor payments and payroll deadlines.
• Authorize release of payments and adjust overpayments/underpayments as needed.
• Research and respond to complex member inquiries from MainePERS management.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

MainePERS is seeking a Retirement Services Specialist to support accurate and timely administration of retirement benefits and keep the Retirement Services unit running efficiently.

The role combines technical expertise, attention to detail, collaboration, and initiative within a supportive team. You will work with Pension Associates, clerks, and leadership to meet operational and payroll deadlines while providing guidance and sharing knowledge.