Retirement Analyst
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Job no: 534949
Work type: Staff
Senior management: VP of Human Resources
Department: VP-Human Resources
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia, Hybrid
Categories: Human Resources
The retirement analyst position is an integral part of the Benefits team within the Division of Human Resources by assisting with administration, management and implementation of comprehensive benefit programs, policies and procedures with a focus on retirement plan administration. The retirement analyst works with a diverse population and classification of employees to ensure a comprehensive understanding of complex retirement plan options and other benefits available to employees.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration or appropriate field of study and/or relevant experience
• Working knowledge of Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit Plans
• Knowledge of complex retirement plan administration requirements, including defined contribution and defined benefit plans
• Ability to analyze and respond appropriately to sensitive situations
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal regulations related to various retirement plan options including 401(a), 403(b) and 457(b)
• Ability to work independently with a high level of analytical ability and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of various benefits programs including disability plans, retirement plans, health insurance, life insurance and tax shelters and the interface with life cycle decisions
• Working knowledge of retirement related Social Security and Medicare regulations
• Ability to facilitate small group discussions and to make public presentations to groups of varying sizes and cultures
• Ability to interact effectively with team members across Human Resources as well as across a diverse university campus
• Ability to utilize Human Resources databases in order to gather, analyze, interpret and present information and reports
• Demonstrated experience communicating and administering state policies and procedures pertaining to benefits
• Experience working with Virginia Retirement System and knowledge or plans
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or CEBS certification
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Commensurate with experience with a salary range up to $55,000 per year
This position may be prominently onsite during the training/onboarding period then may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement of 3 days on site, 2 days remote.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Marisela Garza at garza87@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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