What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefit Specialist position at MoDOT & Patrol Employees' Retirement System?

Job Description

Salary : $44,000 Minimum starting salary, additional salary consideration given for relevant experience.

Benefit Specialist

About the Job

As a Benefit Specialist at MoDOT & Patrol Employees Retirement System (MPERS), youll play a vital role in retirement payroll processing and benefits administration. You'll maintain and update records, review forms, and resolve discrepancies. While youll work independently, youll collaborate closely with your teammates to ensure accuracy and efficiency. If you are detail-oriented, enjoy being busy at work, and are looking for great pay and benefits, this position may be the perfect fit.

What You'll Do

Prepare, balance, and process monthly retirement payroll and supplemental payroll.
Maintain and update master computer records for all members of the retirement system.
Review member beneficiary, tax, direct deposit, and refund of contribution forms for accuracy.
Apply complex provisions and procedures to determine applicable service eligibility, benefit amounts, and options for retirement.
Process and review retirement membership applications and terminations.
Resolve routine service or payroll discrepancies, reconcile differences, and determine corrections and adjustments.
Correspond with members and employer payroll / personnel representatives to acquire, maintain, and correct employee work records relating to retirement benefits.
Compile and verify monthly cost-of-living adjustment reports to update benefits.
Provide benefit verifications.
Perform telephone and in-person consultations with members and employer personnel / payroll representatives to answer membership, payroll, service, and eligibility concerns.

What We're Looking for in an Ideal Candidate

Basic Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Procedures : Acquired through graduation from high school plus two years of college or business school with courses in accounting, finance, or business.

Experience : Two years as a benefit specialist or equivalent experience. Qualifying experience in benefit administration, payroll, or accounting (particularly in a retirement system) may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required formal education. A college degree may be substituted for the two-year experience requirement.

Preferred Skills : Strong math skills, ability to multitask and stay organized. Good written and verbal communication skills.

Technical Proficiency : Comfortable with using new technology and understanding federal and state laws applicable to MPERS benefits. Experience with the state's payroll system, SAMII, is a plus.

Attention to Detail : Highly meticulous and thorough.

Customer Service Skills : Excellent ability to interact positively with staff, members, and outside vendors.

Integrity and Ethics : Ability to demonstrate integrity and maintain confidentiality.

What Youll Love About MPERS

Competitive Salary : Starting minimum salary is $44,000. Additional salary consideration may be given for relevant experience. MPERS regularly performs compensation studies and provides salary increases to keep pay competitive.

Defined Benefit Pension : Our staff are members of the MPERS retirement plan, guaranteeing a monthly benefit for life after a five-year vesting period. Any previous service earned at a Missouri State agency covered by MPERS or MOSERS will transfer day for day if you come to work for us.

Deferred Compensation Savings : You can make pre- and post-tax contributions to Mo Deferred Comp, with MPERS providing a $75 monthly match.

Paid Vacation : Employees start earning three weeks of vacation per year.

Paid Sick Leave : Employees earn three weeks of sick leave per year.

Remote Work : After an initial training period, this position may be eligible for up to two days of remote work per week.

Holidays : Enjoy 13 paid holidays per year.

Parental Leave : New parents are eligible for up to six weeks of paid leave.

Insurance : Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Life Insurance : Employer-provided term life insurance equivalent to one years salary, with the option to purchase additional coverage at competitive rates.

Educational Assistance : MPERS supports your professional development with tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate degrees, continuing education, and professional development.

Cafeteria Plan : The Missouri State Employees Cafeteria Plan allows you to pay for health, dental, and vision insurance premiums, dependent care, and many out-of-pocket medical costs with pre-tax dollars.

About MPERS

At MPERS, our mission is simple : Provide sustainable retirement benefits for the lifetime of our members. To carry out this mission, our staff of 21 work diligently to ensure our members receive the highest level of service and that the funds entrusted to us are skillfully invested. Our smaller size allows our team members to collaborate across departments, regularly interact with every level of the organization, and have a tangible impact on our success.

MPERS strives to be an employer of choice in the Jefferson City area through our competitive pay, excellent benefits, work-life balance, and collaborative culture. On top of that, our work has a positive impact on thousands of Missourians lives.

How to Apply

If you think you're a great fit for our team and this position, apply at www.mpers.org / careers by Monday, January 20th. This position will remain open until filled.

Salary : $44,000

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