Retirement Specialist I - Jackson, United States - State of Mississippi

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Retirement Specialist I (Service Retirement)

Location2- HINDS COUNTY, MSFull-TimeJob Number hi0530

• PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEMOpening Date04/19/20244/24/2024 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)Agency Minimum Salary$33,600.

00$36,960.00About the AgencyThe Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) serves the state of Mississippi by providing retirement benefits for individuals working in state government, public schools, universities, community colleges, municipalities, counties, the Legislature, highway patrol, and other such public entities. Please contact Human Resources at for any questions.
The position will be assigned to the Service Retirement Department of PERS.

Counsels members in person (either on an appointment or walk-in basis), by phone, virtually and in writing regarding benefits available under the defined benefit plans administered by PERS.

Respond professionally and appropriately with awareness that members have a diverse level of knowledge about PERS, finances, and retirement in general.

Be familiar with the rules of each plan and adapt to changes in laws affecting the administration of benefits.

Audit retirement accounts to verify service credit totals, identify questionable postings, review applicable documents to clarify earnings and employment history, and contact employers for more information, as necessary.

Perform account maintenance to correct improperly reported wages and service credit. Prepare accurate Estimates of Benefits. Process various retirement forms within established time frames. Follow up with members and employers via phone, fax, or email when additional information is needed. Compose letters to members and employers using appropriate format, word choice, grammar, and punctuation. Place retirees on payroll. Ensure the benefit amount is correct and that checks are set to be mailed on the appropriate dates. Set up federal tax withholding and direct deposit as specified by retirees. Recalculate retirement benefits after all wages and service credit have posted to accounts. Use existing Excel spreadsheets to calculate the amount of underpayment or overpayment.

What you'll need to be SuccessfulCustomer focused, quality oriented, innovative, and results and learning oriented; should communicate effectively; and must display strong teamwork, time management and organizational skills.

Preferred QualificationsThe candidates for this position must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 0-2 years of experience.

See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classificationsMinimum Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelors Degree and 0-2 years of experience.
Address 210 East Capitol StreetSuite 800Jackson, Mississippi, 39201#J-18808-Ljbffr