Retirement Assistant

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff's Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Our employees also remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community. Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. For submitted application inquiries please contact [email protected]. Please note: an online application must be submitted for consideration. We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County! The Retirement Assistant provides all aspects of clerical support to RPS including, but not limited to, customer service support, data entry, copying, filing, data research, basic retirement calculations, and execution of mass mailings. This role maintains the Retirement Plan Services’ file room and recording keeping process and answers incoming inquiries (calls, email, fax, mail, in person) and redirects them, if needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
Three years of clerical experience in an office environment (entering data into a computer, filing records, copying, faxing, and answering telephone calls).
Knowledge of basic computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook)
Customer Service ---Support (Internal and external)
Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and maintain confidentiality
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
Work independently and follow instructions
Demonstrate good judgment in a variety of situations
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
Time Management; organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple priorities and work activities
Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports and records
Organize information and manage confidential files

Responsibilities

Answer incoming inquiries (phone, email, fax, mail, in person). Route escalated inquiries to appropriate staff. Respond to inquiries by generating forms and researching/updating data as needed.
Process retiree transactions related to direct deposit, status changes, address changes, withholding changes into the V3 system for ERS and OBRA members. Review and process employee and retiree information from lists and forms. General data entry.
Perform pension eligibility checks using the pension information system. This includes calculating retirement credits, highest years of salary, military service, city/State credit, vesting and work history.
Perform basic pension benefit estimates and escalate complex ones.
Assist with pension system workflow completion, benefit calculations, and responding to employee inquiries. Assist with mass mailings and preparation for Pension Board Meetings and committee meetings. Monitor office stock/status of office supplies and equipment.
Scan documents into the pension information system and file originals. Assemble retirement session packets, preretirement session materials, retirement packets, retrieve files as requested and coordinate offsite file storage with vendor.