Contribution and Employer Support Specialist - Office & Admin Specialist Int Details

Contribution and Employer Support Specialist - Office & Admin Specialist Int

State of Minnesota - Saint Paul, MN

Employment Type : Full-Time

This position provides accounting transaction and administrative services primarily focused on processing check payments for daily deposit and managing the computer information that is maintained on all members and employers who contribute to a retirement plan administered by the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). This position is also responsible for managing the registration process for access to PERA’s secure online reporting tool by employers and for performing data analysis and transaction scrubbing to support operational or fiscal processes.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the criteria outlined below.

• Data entry skills sufficient to enter data accurately and efficiently.
• Typing/keyboarding skills sufficient to input data quickly and accurately.
• English language skills to be able to write, speak, and/or read sufficient to communicate information to customers.
• Customer service skills sufficient to provide prompt, courteous, and accurate information to PERA customer on the phone, in-person, and through e-mail or written correspondence.
• Math skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with an electronic recordkeeping system to enter and interpret data, detect data inconsistencies, and correct and update information.
• One year customer service experience with phones or in person.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only)
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Social Security and Address Verification
• Education Verification
• Driver's License Check

**The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.**

Why Work For Us

The State of Minnesota also has over 100 state agencies, so the possibilities of serving our great state through a multitude of programs and roles are endless! The State of Minnesota also has our own Enterprise Talent Development department to keep your skills and knowledge sharp. You may also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which forgives the remaining balance of your student loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments!

What’s also great about this job is the competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package including low cost/high value medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, retirement plan, health care savings plan, generous vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and numerous tax-deferred benefit options (e.g., 457B investment plan, long and short-term disability plans, etc.). Benefits offered are:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Parental leave
• Affordable dependent care
• Pension and retirement saving plan
• Vacation and Sick leave
• Long and short term disability insurance

How to Apply

Click "Apply" at the bottom of the page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about the position or are a C700 applicant, contact Annie Mueller at annie.mueller@hr.mnretirement.us.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance you need.