Senior Retirement Plans Specialist

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

Job summary

Alaska Railroad Corporation is seeking an experienced retirement plans administrator to coadminister the company’s retirement programs, including the Corporate Pension Plan, 401(k) and 457 plans. You will interpret plan provisions, resolve complex participant issues, and coordinate with third-party service providers and auditors.

You will educate employees and beneficiaries, prepare reports, and support committee activities while ensuring compliance, timeliness, and high-quality service across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, accounting, finance, public administration, or closely related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible retirement or employee-benefit plan administration experience, including at least two years with qualified retirement plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and experience using an HRIS or retirement recordkeeping platform.

Responsibilities

• Administers participant transactions and complex benefit requests, including retirements, refunds, RMDs, and QDROs.
• Coordinates with service providers, reviewers, and auditors to ensure accurate processing and compliance.
• Reviews plan provisions and data, identifies gaps, and recommends corrective action or improvements.
• Provides retirement education and counseling to employees, retirees, and beneficiaries and supports committee activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Plan interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

HRIS

Retirement recordkeeping platform

Job description

Alaska Railroad Corporation is seeking an experienced retirement plans administrator to coadminister the company’s retirement programs, including the Corporate Pension Plan, 401(k) and 457 plans. You will interpret plan provisions, resolve complex participant issues, and coordinate with third-party service providers and auditors.

You will educate employees and beneficiaries, prepare reports, and support committee activities while ensuring compliance, timeliness, and high-quality service across