Retirement & Pension Strategy Specialist

This website is AudioEye enabled and is being optimized for accessibility. To open the AudioEye Toolbar, press "shift + =". Some assistive technologies may require the use of a passthrough function before this keystroke. For more information, activate the button labeled "Explore your accessibility options". Openings as of 6/17/2026 Retirement and Pension Specialist JobID: 44465 Position Type: Payroll/ Payroll Date Posted: 4/24/2026 Location: Payroll Date Available: ASAP Position/Title: RetirementandPensionSpecialist BargainingUnit: NON-UNION Department/Location: Payroll CalendarDays: 260 ReportsTo: Coordinator-Payroll JDRevisionDate: 04/16/2026 Supervises: N/A Function/PositionSummary Responsible for providing expert, continuous support for employee benefit and retirement systems.This includestheresolutionofinquiriesregardingTeachersRetirementSystem(TRS),IllinoisMunicipalRetirement Fund (IMRF), 403(b) and 457(b) plans, Social Security, Medicare and all associated pension benefits. JobDuties/ Responsibilities Conductindividualretirementcounselingsessionsforemployees. Calculateandprocessdistrict-paidretirementincentives,bonuses,andenhancements. Coordinateanddeliverretirementeducationsessionsandinformationalmaterials. Maintainandupdateemployeeenrollment,termination,andstatuschangeswithinIMRFandTRS systems. Analyze,audit,andmanagepension-relateddatawithinthepayrollsystem. Processemployeeretirementswithinthepayrollsystemandensureaccuratefinalpayandbenefit handling. AuditIMRFandTRSrecordstoensurepropertierclassification,eligibility,andcompliance. CollaborateacrossHumanResources,Benefits,andPayrolldepartmentstomanageretirement, insurance benefits, and pension programs accurately. Coordinate403(b)and457(b)retirementsavingsplanswiththird-partyadministrator(TPA)and employees. Processandreconcileall403(b),457(b),SSP,andVACpayrolldeductionsandremittances. Processandtrackall403(b)and457(b)withdrawalrequests,ensuringtimelyhandlingandcoordination with both legacy and current vendors. ManagedatafiletransferstoTPAandcoordinatetimelyfundingwithFinancialServices. Prepareandanalyzereportstosupportcompliance,audits,andstrategicplanning. Assistwithretirementrecognitionprogramsandrelatedevents. Administerenrollment,billing,andlifeinsuranceprogramsfortheAssociationofElginSchool Administrators (AESA). Maintaincompliancewithapplicablefederal,state,andlocalregulationsrelatedtoretirementand payroll. Performotherdutiesasassigned. Education Bachelor'sdegreeinFinance,BusinessAdministration,HumanResources,orarelatedfieldpreferred. Experience/ Knowledge Minimumoffive yearsofexperienceinHumanResources,Payroll,orFinancialServices. Experienceadministeringpublicsectorretirementsystemsstronglypreferred. Proficiencywithpayrollsystems(e.g.,Munis,Skyward,orsimilarplatforms). AdvancedproficiencyinMicrosoftExcel(e.g.,pivottables,VLOOKUP)andstrongworkingknowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Understandingofpayrollprocesses,including,pre-andpost-taxdeductions. KnowledgeofIllinoispublicpensionsystems,includingTRSandIMRF. Abilitytomanagemultipleprioritiesandmeetstrict deadlines. Stronganalytical,problem-solving,andorganizationalskills. Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills. Highlevelofaccuracyandattentiontodetail. Abilitytomaintainconfidentialityofsensitiveemployeeinformation. Abilitytoworkindependentlyandmanageprojectsthroughcompletion. PhysicalDemands Abilitytowork onacomputeroveramajorportionoftheworkday. Abilitytoliftormove25pounds. Termsof Employment Thisisa12-monthposition.SalaryandbenefitsareasestablishedbytheBoardofEducation. The salary range for this position is $54,752.00 - $82,139.00. Our typical practice is to hire in between the minimum and midpoint $68,446.00. Benefit / Pension eligible, see attachment. Postings current as of 6/17/2026 10:54:58 PM CST. Powered by applicant tracking, a product of Frontline Education. #J-18808-Ljbffr Illinois School District U-46