What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retirement Benefits Specialist position at Zenith American Solutions?
Title : Retirement Benefits Specialist Department : Pension
Union : UFCW 3000 Bothell Grade : 6
FLSA : Non-exempt Hours : 40
Position Summary
The Retirement Benefits Specialist performs technical and administrative duties associated with the processing and verification of participants' retirement benefit inquiries and applications in accordance with Company policies, regulatory requirements, and plan guidelines.
Has minimum necessary access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) by Job Description / Role."
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Processes retirement benefit applications; verifies the accuracy of information, researches or investigates past service, related credits, and insurance deductions.
- Responds to inquiries from participants, beneficiaries, and union representatives regarding retirement benefits.
- Determines benefit eligibility and requests necessary documentation from unions, employers, and the Social Security Administration to expedite processing.
- Initiates and prepares correspondence to participants, beneficiaries, employers and others regarding general account information, retirement benefit history, and monthly retirement benefits.
- Performs data entry and corrections to update members' information.
- Updates retirement data in appropriate information systems.
- Assists with special projects as requested by management.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Working Conditions / Physical Effort
Disability Accommodation
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal and state law, it is the policy of Zenith American Solutions to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Recruiting Department at recruiting@zenith-american.com, and we would be happy to assist you.
Please note that in compliance with certain state law, we are displaying salary. This rate is intended for hires into this location.
Compensation : $26.81 / hr
Zenith American Solutions
Real People. Real Solutions. National Reach. Local Expertise.
We are currently looking for a dedicated, energetic employee with the necessary skills, initiative, and personality, along with the desire to get the most out of their working life, to help us be our best every day.
Zenith American Solutions is the largest independent Third Party Administrator in the United States and currently operates over 44 offices nationwide. The original entity of Zenith American has been in business since 1944. Our company was formed as the result of a merger between Zenith Administrators and American Benefit Plan Administrators in 2011. By combining resources, best practices and scale, the new organization is even stronger and better than before.
We believe the best way to realize our better systems for better service philosophy is to hire the best employees. We're always looking for talented individuals who share our dedication to high-quality work, exceptional service and mutual respect. If you're interested in working in an environment where people - employees and clients - really matter, consider bringing your talents to Zenith American!
We realize the importance a comprehensive benefits program to our employees and their families. As part of our total compensation package, we offer an array of benefits including health, vision, and dental coverage, a retirement savings 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO), great opportunities for growth, and much, much more!
Salary : $27
