Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Zenith American Solutions, Inc.
Job overview
The Retirement Benefits Specialist, Sr at Zenith American Solutions performs advanced technical and administrative duties to process and verify retirement benefit inquiries and applications, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves processing retirement benefit applications, verifying information, responding to participant inquiries, determining eligibility, preparing correspondence, updating data systems, handling Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, preparing reports, resolving escalations, and assisting with special projects.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a compensation rate of $29.19 per hour and includes benefits such as health, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid time off, and opportunities for growth.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, two years of retirement benefits processing experience, strong communication skills, discretion with sensitive information, organizational skills, and computer proficiency; bilingual English-Spanish and prior retirement plan administration or third-party administrator experience are preferred.
Career development
The company offers great opportunities for growth and professional development within a large, established third-party administration firm.
Work environment and culture
Zenith American Solutions values high-quality work, exceptional service, mutual respect, and a supportive environment where employees and clients matter.
Company information
Zenith American Solutions is the largest independent Third Party Administrator in the U.S., operating over 44 offices nationwide since 1944, formed from a merger in 2011 to strengthen resources and service.
Job location and travel
The job is located in Bothell with a standard 40-hour workweek and involves prolonged desk work with some physical lifting up to 15 pounds.
Application process
Applicants needing accommodations can contact the Recruiting Department via email; no other specific application instructions are provided.
Unique job features
The job involves handling sensitive information including Protected Health Information and Personally Identifiable Information, requiring integrity and discretion.
Company overview
Zenith American Solutions, Inc. is a leading third-party administrator specializing in employee benefit plans. They provide comprehensive administrative services for health and pension plans, ensuring efficient plan management and compliance with regulatory requirements. The company generates revenue through service fees charged to plan sponsors for managing and administering their benefit programs. Founded in 1944, Zenith has a long history of expertise in the industry, evolving through mergers and acquisitions to expand its service offerings and geographic reach.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience processing retirement benefits, emphasizing accuracy, attention to detail, and familiarity with regulatory requirements and plan guidelines.
Showcase your ability to handle sensitive information such as PHI and PII with discretion and integrity, as well as your strong communication skills for responding to participant inquiries and preparing correspondence.
Apply through multiple channels including Zenith American Solutions' corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for the Retirement Benefits Specialist, Sr role.
Connect with current employees in the pension or retirement benefits division on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company news, asking about team culture, or inquiring about key challenges in retirement benefits processing.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'retirement benefits processing,' 'QDROs,' 'participant inquiries,' 'data entry,' and 'regulatory compliance' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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