Benefits Adminsitrator-Pensions

Benefits Administrator- Pensions | Temp to Hire position | On-Site West Chester, PA

We are seeking an experienced Benefits Administrator with a strong background in employee benefits and pension administration for a full-time, temporary-to-hire opportunity in West Chester, PA.

This position will play an important role in supporting the administration of an employee pension program, serving as a primary point of contact for employees preparing for retirement. The ideal candidate will have hands-on pension and benefits experience, strong attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to manage confidential information.

Salary starting at $50k

A day in the life of a Benefits Administrator

• Coordinate and administer daily pension operations, serving as a primary contact for employees preparing for retirement.
• Assist employees with the retirement process, explaining pension guidelines, retirement requirements, and available benefit options.
• Review and process retirement paperwork, ensuring documentation, calculations, and employee information are accurate and complete.
• Maintain communication with retirees, pension administrators, actuarial consultants, and department managers.
• Track retirement timelines, outstanding documentation, and follow-up items to ensure timely processing.
• Prepare and maintain monthly pension reports, retiree records, and related documentation.
• Process life insurance claims for deceased retirees, including coordinating paperwork with beneficiaries and insurance carriers.
• Assist with benefits department billing and invoice management, including tracking vendor invoices, outstanding payments, and discrepancies.
• Utilize Concur to manage invoices and monitor payment processing.
• Maintain and update pension-related information, forms, and plan documents on the organization's intranet.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and overall efficiency.

Requirements for the Benefits Administrator position

•  Previous hands-on experience with pension administration and employee benefits is required.
• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant education and experience will be considered.
• Two or more years of related administrative or benefits experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of employee benefits, including pensions, medical and life insurance, COBRA, and related HR guidelines.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, with the ability to review calculations and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex benefits information clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and retirement information with professionalism and discretion.

EOE employer