Retirement Benefits Specialist
Job Class: Retirement Services Specialist
Working Title: Benefits Specialist
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 02/06/2020
Closing Date: 02/19/2020
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Teachers Retirement Assoc / Teachers Retirement Asc-MAPE
Division/Unit: Member Benefits/Teachers Retirement Association
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $19.90 - $28.78/hourly; $41,551 - $60,092/annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Job Summary
Job Summary
Please note that this posting will fill two (2) vacancies.
This position exists in TRA’s Member Benefits department to deliver TRA benefit information and respond to stakeholder inquiries either by phone, chat, in person, or in writing, explaining the TRA benefits and options available as an educator in covered Minnesota public schools, and help them understand the value of retirement planning specific to TRA benefits. The incumbent in this position will perform routine and manual retirement estimates.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify for this level, you must meet the two criteria outlined below:
•Have one and a half years (1.5) of experience administering employee benefits, member benefits, or financial services/insurance products for clients, with the primary focus of delivering customer service, performing calculations, and providing legal explanations or interpreting benefit plans or policies.
OR
•An Associate’s degree in business, accounting, or human resources, may substitute for six (6) months OR a Bachelor’s degree in any field can substitute for this experience.
AND
•Pass, or provide proof of previously passing, the written assessment covering math, table and chart interpretations, grammar, reading comprehension and public relations.
Preferred Qualifications
•Experience administering retirement benefits, with the primary focus of delivering customer service, performing calculations, and providing legal explanations or interpreting benefit plans or policies.
•Experience working with or at Minnesota State Retirement System, Public Employees Retirement Association, or Teachers Retirement Association.
•Possession of an Advanced Degree in communications, public administration, business, accounting, math law or a related field.
•Experience in delivering educational material to adult audiences in a group or individual setting.
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
- SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only)
- Criminal History Check
- Employment Reference Check
- Social Security and Address Verification
- Education Verification
- Driver's License Check
**The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.**
Application Details
Why Work For Us
The State of Minnesota also has over 100 state agencies, so the possibilities of serving our great state through a multitude of programs and roles are endless! The State of Minnesota also has our own Enterprise Talent Development department to keep your skills and knowledge sharp. You may also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which forgives the remaining balance of your student loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments!
What’s also great about this job is the competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package including low cost/high value medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, retirement plan, health care savings plan, generous vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and numerous tax-deferred benefit options (e.g., 457B investment plan, long and short-term disability plans, etc.). Benefits offered are:
- Medical and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Parental leave
- Affordable dependent care
- Pension and retirement saving plan
- Vacation and Sick leave
- Long and short term disability insurance
How to Apply
Click "Apply" at the bottom of the page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.
For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about the position please contact Annie Mueller at annie.mueller@hr.mnretirement.us.
If you are a C700 candidate, please contact Jolene Blaser at jolene.blaser@hr.mnretirement.us.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance you need.