ILWU-PMA Benefit Plans, San Francisco

Our office administers Pension and Welfare Plan benefits for West Coast active and retired longshore workers, their dependents and survivors. We are seeking a full time, in person, Assistant Manager who will assist in overseeing day to day operations of the Pension Department.

Key Job Duties:

• Ensure superior member service to all participants and beneficiaries by resolving claim and benefit questions in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.
• Manage, train and review work of Pension staff for accuracy, completeness and accountability.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of monthly member payroll and benefit payments.
• Oversee daily, weekly, monthly and annual Pension Payroll functions to ensure established deadlines are met.

• Assists in ensuring compliance with administrative, operational and regulatory procedures for administration of the Pension Plans.
• Consults with outside professionals (i.e., auditors, attorneys, actuaries, etc.) on compliance matters/requirements as needed.
• Provide information, analysis, and operational support to staff, senior management and Plan Trustees.
• Prepare and maintain updated department training procedures, processes and workflows.

• Oversee completion of Pension audits and other projects as assigned by management.

 

 

Education and Experience Required:

• College Degree or work equivalent
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in employee benefit administration, payroll or accounting
• Experience managing collectively bargained staff preferred

 

Skills and Knowledge Required:

 

• Ability to read and understand Pension Plan documents, QDROs and financial statements.
• Knowledge of ERISA and Taft Hartley Pension Plans.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a manager of people and projects.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently on multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; critical thinking skills.
• Computer skills: High level Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook email and internet applications.
• Knowledge of Accounting practices (including but not limited to payroll, taxes, 1099’s, balancing and reconciliations).

 

Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary ($87-$90k) and benefits package including employer paid medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, vacation, sick leave, Pension Plan and 401(k).

Applications for this position must include a cover letter; those without a cover letter will not be accepted. No phone calls please.

Send cover letter and resumes to: resumesBPO@benefitplans.org

Website: https://www.benefitplans.org/

ILWU-PMA Benefit Plans Office is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.