Retirement Benefits Processor

Zenith American Solutions•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Retirement Benefits Processor performs technical and administrative duties associated with the processing and verification of participants' retirement benefit inquiries and applications in accordance with Company policies, regulatory requirements, and plan guidelines. "Has minimum necessary access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) by Job Description/Role." Zenith American Solutions Real People. Real Solutions. National Reach. Local Expertise. We are currently looking for a dedicated, energetic employee with the necessary skills, initiative, and personality, along with the desire to get the most out of their working life, to help us be our best every day. Zenith American Solutions is the largest independent Third Party Administrator in the United States and currently operates over 44 offices nationwide. The original entity of Zenith American has been in business since 1944. Our company was formed as the result of a merger between Zenith Administrators and American Benefit Plan Administrators in 2011. By combining resources, best practices and scale, the new organization is even stronger and better than before. We believe the best way to realize our better systems for better service philosophy is to hire the best employees. We're always looking for talented individuals who share our dedication to high-quality work, exceptional service and mutual respect. If you're interested in working in an environment where people - employees and clients - really matter, consider bringing your talents to Zenith American!

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six months experience working in a professional environment.
Highly developed sense of integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business materials, technical procedures, benefit plans and regulations.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
Strong understanding of discretion and the appropriate handling of sensitive information.
Solid organization skills with an attention to detail.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.
Computer proficiency including MS Office tools and applications.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English and Spanish, based on location needs.
Prior retirement plan administration experience.

Responsibilities

Maintains current knowledge of assigned Plan(s).
Processes retirement benefit applications; verifies the accuracy of information, researches or investigates past service, related credits, and insurance deductions.
Responds to inquiries from participants, beneficiaries, and union representatives via telephone, electronic, or in-person, regarding retirement benefits.
Determines benefit eligibility and requests necessary documentation from unions, employers, and the Social Security Administration to expedite processing.
Initiates and prepares correspondence to participants, beneficiaries, employers and others regarding general account information, retirement benefit history, and monthly retirement benefits.
Performs data entry and corrections to update members’ information.
Updates retirement data in appropriate information systems.
Assists with special projects as requested by management.
Performs other duties as assigned.