Retirement System Counselor I
About The Position
Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) is currently seeking a Retirement Systems Counselor I in the Division of Employer Reporting, Compliance, and Education. Located in Frankfort, Kentucky, KPPA is responsible for the investment of funds and administration of pension and health insurance benefits for nearly 444,000 state and local government employees, state police officers, and non-teaching staff of local school boards and regional universities. Daily system activities, including administrative support, investment management, benefits counseling, accounting, payroll functions, and legal services, are performed by a staff of professional employees working as the KPPA. KPPA covers three separate systems: Kentucky Employees Retirement Systems (KERS), County Employees Retirement System (CERS), and the State Police Retirement System (SPRS). This position is in a team-oriented environment that provides opportunities for growth and career advancement.
Requirements
- Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
- Experience in public or business administration, accounting, wage and/or claims reporting, investigations or auditing will substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- Administrative and/or clerical experience in Kentucky Public Pensions Authority will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
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.
Benefits
- 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, sick leave, and employer paid 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
