Plan Administration Associate

About the role

Help Maine's public employees make the most of their retirement benefits. MainePERS is seeking a Plan Administration Associate to support the administration of our Defined Benefit (DB), Deferred Compensation, and Defined Contribution (DC) Programs, including the PLD and MaineSTART Plans.

Responsibilities

• Research and respond to member and employer inquiries regarding plan provisions, participation, eligibility, and distributions.
• Determine eligibility for plan participation and distributions and process rollovers and other plan transactions.
• Review and maintain plan documentation to ensure it is accurate, complete, compliant, and properly recorded.
• Serve as a resource to staff, members, and employers by interpreting plan provisions and providing accurate information.
• Maintain daily plan administration operations in the absence of the Plan Administrator.
• Prepare documentation and materials for current and prospective PLD employers.
• Cook up employer and member meetings for the Plan Administrator, ensuring information and materials are prepared in advance.
• Represent MainePERS at benefit fairs, conferences, and other outreach events.
• Use system software and related tools to complete work accurately, efficiently, and within established timeframes.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent plus four (4) years of responsible, self-directed work experience that demonstrates excellent customer service, research, and analysis, computational, computer skills and the ability to work under limited supervision.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Ability to travel within the state; valid driver’s license and maintenance of a good driving record.
• Preferred qualifications: Post-secondary degree plus two (2) years related work experience.

Pay

Begins at $53,580 if annualized.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance – 13 paid holidays, eligible to accrue 2+ weeks of vacation leave annually, 12 days of sick leave, and up to 4 days of personal leave days.
• Health Insurance Coverage – MainePERS pays for 65%-90% of health insurance based on the employee’s annual salary and coverage level (dependent or employee).
• Dental Insurance – 100% employer for employees and their dependents.
• Vision Insurance – Employee paid.
• Retirement Plans, MainePERS Contribution to your Pension, Deferred Compensation, Wellness Reimbursement ($300), Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness, and Parental leave.