Benefits and Pension Specialist
Insight Global
San Antonio, TX
The Retirement/Benefits Specialist oversees the daily operations of VIAs Retirement Plans, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and plan provisions. This role involves supervising pension staff, coordinating with external auditors and actuaries, performing retirement calculations, maintaining pension records, and supporting benefit-related initiatives such as Open Enrollment. The specialist also prepares financial reports, manages data exchanges, and provides educational sessions for employees regarding retirement benefits.
We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form (https://airtable.com/app21VjYyxLDIX0ez/shrOg4IQS1J6dRiMo) . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
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Skills and Requirements
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field
Minimum of 5 years experience in pension, accounting, finance, or benefits administration
Strong understanding of pension plan practices, banking, and investment principles
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and 10-key by touch
Excellent customer service and communication skills (oral and written)
Ability to interpret complex retirement plan documents and financial reports
Strong analytical skills, including knowledge of probability, statistics, and financial adjustments
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
Ability to maintain good attendance and comply with HIPAA regulations
Experience in managing deadlines and quality standards
Experience conducting audits and preparing pension-related financial reports CPA certification
Familiarity with medical terminology and insurance practices
Experience working specifically with pension benefit programs
Ability to lead educational sessions and employee briefings
Experience with GASB disclosures and actuarial valuations
Knowledge of Texas Pension Review Board training requirements null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
About the Company
Insight Global
We are a staffing agency helping individuals find jobs and employers fill open positions.
Based in Atlanta, Insight Global is a premier provider of employment and staffing solutions to Fortune 1000 customers across the United States and Canada. We provide long-term contract, short-term contract, temporary-to-permanent, direct placement, and enhanced staffing services. Insight Global specializes in placing contract job seekers into Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Engineering (non-IT), and Government jobs.
Since our inception in 2001, we have experienced unprecedented growth within our industry, rapidly expanding from an Atlanta-based start-up to one of the most successful staffing firms in America.
Our core staffing services are the backbone upon which Insight Global was founded and have driven our success. We cater our delivery approach and recruiting efforts to meet each client’s unique demands, ensuring that we deliver both maximum client value and the differentiated Insight Global experience.