Pension Coordinator (Troy, MI)
BeneSys, Inc. · Troy, MI · 2 wk ago
On-siteFinance$20–$25/hrFull-time
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Determine eligibility for and calculate monthly benefits of participants based upon a thorough understanding of complex Plan provisions.
- Approve or deny DB & DC applications based upon Plan Provisions and applicant information; process denial letters, appeals and final denials letters.
- Data entry of new retiree information into proprietary software program; coordinate with Mass Mutual to issue payout and hardship checks; set up and maintain paper files for new retirees and payouts.
- Communicate clearly with participants, both verbally and in writing.
- Prepare meeting reports for the Board of Trustees.
- Balance monthly ledger, including YTD figures; process monthly and manual pension checks in coordination with Troy Operations Department.
- Review monthly and yearly exception reports, including 1099r processing in January, Plan Year End processing for DB pension, including the approval of participant annual benefit statements.
- Maintain changes in census data, marital status, benefit status and monthly DB amounts for retirees in PC maintenance.
- Create and maintain benefit summaries for use by fellow coordinators.
- Create and maintain fund-specific procedural manuals.
- Follow established procedures in a thorough and consistent manner.
- Able to record and reference subjects covered during training, leading to the ability to work independently with minimal assistance and supervision.
Education and/or Experience
- High School diploma or GED and some college and/or job-related experience.
- Excellent customer service skills are a must.
Preferred Qualification
- Fluent In Spanish.
Mathematical Skills
- Ability to apply concepts of basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and algebra.
- Must be able to understand and apply knowledge of decimals, fractions, and percentages.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions.
- Ability to assess and analyze production results for accuracy and efficiency.
Computer Skills
- Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook are essential.
Work Schedule
- Full time.
- Monday – Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm.
- No at-home days.
Competitive Benefits And Compensation Package
- 12 paid holidays.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Pro-rated during first year of employment.
- 15 days of PTO provided in the next calendar year!
- Up to 20 days paid jury leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with option for dependent coverage.
- Company-paid basic life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance.
- 401k with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Career development opportunities.
- Referral bonus for all successful full-time referrals.
- Annual opportunities for increases.
Pay
- Hourly rate ranges from $ 20.00 - $ 25.00. Actual rate dependent on location, skills, education, experience and other business factors.
BeneSys Culture
- We want to be a great service provider to the members we serve, and we recognize we can only do that if we are also a great employer with successful employees.
- We want to be a place where people want to work, feel proud of what they do and feel fulfilled both professionally and personally.
- We want to create a place where employees can find long-term growth and potential.
- Our culture focuses on three core values: Collaboration: working together across 31 locations to achieve the best for the company and our clientsDedication: striving to create an environment where all employees work toward a common goal while committing to providing the best customer service to our members and our colleagues Integrity: doing what we say we will do. Upholding strong ethical and moral principles
ADA & EEO
- Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified individuals with disabilities are able to complete the application process and, if hired, fulfill the essential functions of their job.