Senior Retirement Plans Specialist

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Railroad Corporation seeks a retirement plans professional to coadminister the corporate pension, 401(k) and 457 plans. You will interpret plan provisions, resolve complex participant issues, and coordinate with third-party administrators, auditors, and consultants. Strong data analysis and education responsibilities are involved.

You will provide retirement education, prepare reports, and support plan committees while maintaining compliance and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible retirement or employee-benefit plan experience.
• Experience interpreting plan documents and working with third-party administrators.

Responsibilities

• Administers participant transactions and complex benefit requests, incl. retirements, refunds, and RMDs.
• Interprets plan provisions, coordinates with service providers, and escalates material risk matters.
• Supports retirement plan committees with agendas, minutes, and education materials.
• Prepares reports on plan activity, fund status, and administrative operations.
• Maintains retirement administration manuals, forms, and communications.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

HRIS

retirement recordkeeping platform

Job description

Alaska Railroad Corporation seeks a retirement plans professional to coadminister the corporate pension, 401(k) and 457 plans. You will interpret plan provisions, resolve complex participant issues, and coordinate with third-party administrators, auditors, and consultants. Strong data analysis and education responsibilities are involved.

You will provide retirement education, prepare reports, and support plan committees while maintaining compliance and accuracy.