Benefits Specialist

3 days ago

Mount Helena, Western Australia Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL) Full time
Overview

Benefits Specialist

The Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) serves active and retired teachers and educators in the State of Montana. Its primary purpose is to administer their pension plan, which includes payment of retirement benefits, collection of member contributions and enrollment of new members. We are looking for a dedicated individual skilled in payroll processing with excellent customer service skills to join our team. You would be assisting in all areas of the retired payroll process, which encompasses three payroll processes per month, and you would also communicate retirement program information to our retirees. We are seeking the right candidate to fit into our organization with the potential to take on additional responsibilities over time.

A Little Bit About TRS

We pride ourselves in putting our members first, and being available to take the time to meet their needs one-on-one. We provide training opportunities.

Responsibilities
  • Assist in all areas of the retired payroll process (three payroll processes per month).
  • Communicate retirement program information to retirees.
  • Support the payroll processing with a focus on accuracy and customer service.
  • Potential to take on additional responsibilities over time as the organization grows.
Qualifications
  • An Associate's degree in a business, accounting or related field; and
  • Two years of experience with payroll, retirement/benefits, disability claims or accounting; or
  • Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Competencies
  • Knowledge of payroll database systems and payroll processing;
  • Accounting principles and practices.
Abilities
  • Communicate effectively and diplomatically, both verbally and in writing;
  • Provide excellent customer service;
  • Analyze complex problems using logic and quantitative reasoning;
  • Use analysis and judgment to make decisions;
  • Follow policies and procedures, as well as identify potential operational efficiencies;
  • Build constructive and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Effectively work both in a team environment and independently;
  • Prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks throughout the workday;
  • Adapt to changing conditions and work responsibilities with optimism.
Application Instructions

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References

Salary: $57,983.54 Yearly

Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings: 1

Employment Type: Full-time

Schedule: Day Job

Primary Location: Helena

Posting Date: Aug 28, 2025

Closing Date: Sep 15, 2025

Contact Name: Lindsey Pitsch-Trenary | Contact Email: | Contact Phone:


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