Pension Payroll Clerk

Pension Payroll Clerk

Salary

$63,058.79 - $87,322.36 Annually

Location

Boston City Hall - 1 City Hall Sq

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00141

Department

Boston Retirement Board

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

10/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Overview

The Boston Retirement System serves over 35,000 members and beneficiaries. The Payroll Unit interacts with over 15,000 members who are retired or beneficiaries and/or dependents of retired or deceased members. The unit is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the retirement payroll, communicating with our retired membership base, as well as various outside departments and agencies.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Comptroller, the Administrative Assistant of Payroll participates in the monthly processing of benefit payments, which involves the daily review and completion of workflows that are generated through the department's dedicated Pension Software - V3. Also serves as the principal backup for the working group leader. In conjunction, related responsibilities include:

• Enters & maintains retiree payroll benefit demographics and pension rates.
• Adds new retirees while verifying their tax documents and direct deposit forms for accuracy.
• Adjusts Option C pop-ups.
• Makes appropriate beneficiary adjustments, address changes, direct deposit modifications, and other related actions as needed to retirees/beneficiary accounts.
• Corresponds timely with memberships and/or their respective representatives, by phone or in person, concerning benefit inquiries or revisions.
• Assists in the preparation & submission of a variety of payroll reports that operate on the department's dedicated V3 Pensions software application, including, but not limited to, Stop Payments, Reversals, Stale Dated checks, etc.
• Tracks deaths and related payments/receivables/recoupments through completion.
• Assists in special projects, as assigned by the Comptroller or other senior managers.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Applicants must possess at least two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience in work that involves electronic payroll processing.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts public employee retirement law, MGL Ch. 32, is advantageous.
• Experience with V3 Pension software platform is preferred. The aptitude to converse clearly and to effectively work with staff and the public, as well as awareness and practice of proper customer relations skills, are required. Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel & Access.
• An associate's degree in accounting, finance, economics, public administration or business administration, from a certified college may be substituted for one (1) year of workplace experience.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/RL-16

Hours per week: 35

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.

At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.

For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.

Benefits Available to City Workers

• Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more.

• Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more.

• Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more.

• Salary information: To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary.

Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position.

If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 617-635-3370 or ohr@boston.gov.

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If you currently do not reside in Boston, are you willing to relocate if selected for the position?

02

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

03

Which of the following describes your highest level of Microsoft Excel proficiency?

• I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of Basic level below.
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

04

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified, and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

Required Question

Employer City of Boston (MA)

Address 1 City Hall Plaza, Room 612

Boston, Massachusetts, 02201

Phone 617-635-3370

Website https://www.boston.gov