Retirement System Counselor I

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

About The Position

Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) is currently seeking a Retirement System Counselor I for the Division of Employer Reporting, Compliance and Education (ERCE). Located in Frankfort, Kentucky, KPPA is responsible for the daily administration of three state administered retirement systems with over $29 billion in combined assets. These systems have a membership of more than 444,000 state and local government employees in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, including state employees, state police officers, city and county employees, as well as non-teaching staff of local school boards and regional universities. This position is in a team-oriented environment that provides opportunity for growth and career advancement. Generous benefits offered to full-time employees include: a KPPA retirement plan, first-day health insurance, optional dental and vision insurance, an optional health flexible spending account, life insurance, a wellness incentive program, 12 ½ paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, state employee discounts, training and career development opportunities, an optional deferred compensation program (401k/457), flexible work schedules, ample parking, and a walkable campus.

Requirements

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
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Nice To Haves

Strong written and verbal skills
Attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Time management
Ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities

Assist employers with interpretation of retirement laws and regulations.
Perform error correction to records posted by employers.
Perform adjustments to records posted by employers.
Interact with employers via phone and email to request information to correct records and to explain issues created by inaccurate reporting.
Educate employers on corrective measures to resolve and prevent future errors.