Senior Benefits & Retirement Specialist

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      "text": "Responsibilities",
      "content": "<li>Act as the primary liaison for clients with County Offices of Education, CalSTRS (California State Teachers' Retirement System) and CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System).</li><li>Respond to escalated STRS and PERS issues, interpreting and applying relevant laws, rules, and policies to resolve reporting discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain accurate and complete documentation for all retirement plans and ensure compliance with STRS and PERS regulations.</li><li>Audit, process, reconcile, and correct STRS, PERS, and benefit contributions, collaborating with the Payroll and Accounting teams to ensure accuracy.</li><li>Enter and update CalPERS contributions in the CalPERS system as applicable.</li><li>Monitor and manage CalSTRS and CROWE audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses.</li><li>Upload F496 files to SEW, correct errors in Macro text files, and submit required reports to CalSTRS and County Offices of Education.</li><li>Stay updated on compensation limit changes and notify clients accordingly.</li><li>Research STRS membership type for all new hires and ensure accurate enrollment.</li><li>Manage open enrollment processes for clients, including rate updates, employee enrollments, terminations, and plan changes.</li><li>Enter and update new benefit rates and plan information in the system, ensuring accuracy before open enrollment.</li><li>Assist clients and employees with benefits-related inquiries, including eligibility, enrollments, and coverage options.</li><li>Coordinate with insurance carriers to resolve enrollment and billing issues.</li><li>Work closely with Payroll and HR teams to ensure seamless benefits deductions and compliance with benefits regulations.</li><li>Generate reports and maintain records related to benefits and retirement enrollments.</li><li>Provide guidance to Payroll Specialists on benefits deductions and retirement reporting.</li><li>Assist with new hire processing, employee changes, and payroll-related benefits deductions as needed.</li><li>Communicate with clients regarding missing documents, benefit elections, and compliance updates.</li><li>Support the Payroll Team by running reports and assisting with benefits-related payroll entries.</li><li>Conduct training sessions for internal staff on retirement and benefits best practices.</li>"
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      "text": "Requirements",
      "content": "<li>High school diploma required.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, human resources, or a related field preferred.</li><li>Minimum two (2) years of experience in retirement plan administration, benefits administration, or payroll processing.</li><li>Strong understanding of CalSTRS, CalPERS, and 403(b) retirement plans.</li><li>Experience with employee benefits administration, open enrollment, and compliance.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate/advanced level required).</li><li>Ability to analyze data, solve non-routine problems, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.</li><li>Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Experience in payroll processing systems such as Paycor, ADP, UKG, Paylocity, Frontline, or Paychex is a plus</li><li>Experience with Sage Intacct / Abila Non-Profit Accounting is a plus</li><li>Knowledge of non-profit and charter school payroll compliance is a plus</li>"
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    {
      "text": "What's in it for You?",
      "content": "<li>As a remote-first organization, we embrace flexibility and collaboration across teams. To support your success, we provide a company-issued laptop along with essential accessories, including a mouse, keyboard, and monitor, to help you create a productive remote workspace.</li><li>Opportunities to connect: Engage in frequent virtual and in-person team-building events.</li><li>Incredible colleagues: Work alongside a passionate team making a real impact.</li><li>Competitive compensation &amp; benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with company match—and much more!</li><li>Generous paid time off: Receive 11 paid company holidays and a winter break from Christmas Day through New Year's Day.</li><li>Employee Referral Bonus Program: &nbsp;Earn a bonus for successful referrals.</li>"
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