Senior Benefits Specialist
CurrentManage and coordinate pension & retirement plans. Assess and resolve issues, while translating complex information into understandable terms. Support the retirement processes and initiatives. Make recommendations for new projects; identify opportunities for business process streamlining; review retirement plan documents and recommend updates in accordance with church plan rules. Train and mentor Benefit Assistants.Assess member needs; recommend and promote suitable alternative retirement products or services.Analyze retirement situation and prepare benefit calculations accordingly. Ensures compliance with Plan provisions and accuracy of participant data.Manage member enrollment process working closely with internal business partners to ensure a seamless and positive client experience. Participate in monthly meeting to assess workflow and identify areas for process improvements.Work with members to deepen participation in retirement programs that would lead long term financial security. Review retirement income based on plan provisions; calculate pre-retirement annuity options; review and make adjustment to annuity income stream upon the death of a joint annuitant.