Pension Administrator

Join a mission-driven organization where accuracy, service, and stewardship make a lasting impact. The Salvation Army is seeking a detail-oriented Pension Administrator to manage pension operations, support payroll processes, and serve as a trusted resource for employees and retirees. In this critical role, you will help ensure the integrity of retirement benefits while providing exceptional support to those who have dedicated their careers to serving others. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy working with complex financial processes, and are passionate about making a difference behind the scenes, we invite you to apply.The Salvation Army MissionThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.Compensation Range: $28.42 to $33.44/hourly, based on experience.Job ObjectiveThe Pension Administrator is the primary individual to process and research pension items between individuals or Territorial Headquarters (THQ)/Divisional Headquarters (DHQ)/Adult Rehabilitation Center Command (ARCC). This individual will have direct contact with our third-party pension provider regarding pension issues, with terminated/retired employees regarding pension issues. This individual will oversee daily pension issues, prepare, submit and reconcile pension journals, serve as primary backup person to the Payroll Administrator and will be responsible for weekly payroll duties as assigned.Essential FunctionsThis job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.Prepare quarterly pension filingPrepare and reconcile quarterly pension journalsFile appropriate pension reports with Third-Party Pension Administrator and send out quarterly pension reports to the commandsOversee daily pension issuesProcess all pension Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) issuesProcess pension plan invoicesAssist the accountants with the periodic reconciliation of the pension G/L accountsCalculate/verify past contributions and compound interestLiaison with current and former employees regarding pension issuesDirect contact with Third-Party Pension Administrator regarding pension issuesDirect contact with terminated/retired employees regarding pension issuesMaintain pension files and scan historical pension files Oversee USC THQ Pension Mailbox Backup Payroll Administrator Review/validate payroll entries before transmissionPrimary payroll transmission on at least 6 Officer/Employee payroll and 1 Retired Officer Payroll per yearAssist with processing quarterly Officer tax grant payments and annual taxable expensesAssist in maintaining the timekeeping payroll systemMaintain and apply current pension, payroll & payroll tax standardsAssist in the mailroom according to the rotation scheduleMinimum QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.Education & CertificationHigh School Diploma or equivalent requiredAssociate degree in Business preferredExperienceMinimum of 3 years previous payroll processing preferred or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform required duties.SkillsAbility to speak, read, and write English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, beneficiaries and customers; and to perform the requirements of this jobIntermediate Excel SkillsSupervisory ResponsibilityNonePhysical RequirementsGood speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity. Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds. Requires bending, squatting and walking. May stand for extended periods.TravelNoneWorking ConditionsWork is performed in a typical office environment. Full-time position may require some weekend and evening work and travel.