Retirement Specialist I - Service Retirement

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Opens in a new window Opens an external website Opens an external website in a new window This website utilizes technologies such as cookies to enable essential site functionality, as well as for analytics, personalization, and targeted advertising. Privacy Policy Accept Deny Non-Essential Manage Preferences Close Cookie Preferences For full functionality of this page it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser Retirement Specialist I - Service Retirement | Mississippi State Government Jobs page has loaded. Retirement Specialist I - Service Retirement | Mississippi State Government Jobs page has loaded. Skip to main content Click here or press any key to continue. Job Opportunities Menu Job Opportunities Sign In Saving... Account could not be created. Please fix the errors to continue. Sign In All fields are required Create an account Username or Email Password Sign In Forgot username | Reset password Sign in with GoogleSign in with Google. Opens in new tab Facebook Don't have an account? Create one. Already have an account? Sign In. User profile dropdown menu for Username Applications Inbox Profile Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Applications Inbox Profile Go to Background Investigation Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Welcome! Thanks for creating an account. Mississippi State Government Jobs powered by NEOGOV ® Retirement Specialist I - Service Retirement Print Apply  Retirement Specialist I - Service Retirement Salary $38,468.64 - $39,584.16 Annually Location 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9471-0530-20260108HS Department 0530 - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM Opening Date 01/09/2026 Closing Date 1/15/2026 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $38,468.64 Agency Maximum Salary $39,584.16 About the Agency The Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) serves the state of Mississippi by providing retirement benefits for individuals working in state government, public schools, universities, community colleges, municipalities, counties, the Legislature, highway patrol, and other such public entities. Please contact Human Resources at humanresources@pers.ms.gov for any questions. About the Position The Service Retirement Division processes service retirement applications and benefit estimates, performs member account analysis, prepares service credit history reports, and offers members a personal contact with PERS. Members seeking information about their service credit, general account status, or retirement benefits are assigned a retirement specialist to answer questions and help them navigate the entire retirement process. The division is responsible for identifying all types of services each member is entitled to receive, confirming awarded service credit through routine audits, informing members of audit findings, and providing benefit estimates so members can make informed retirement decisions. Duties include, but are not limited to: • Meet with members in person by appointment, by phone, virtually and in writing regarding benefits available under the defined benefit plans administered by PERS. • Respond professionally and appropriately with awareness that members have a diverse level of knowledge about PERS, finances, and retirement in general. Be familiar with the rules of each plan and adapt to changes in laws affecting the administration of benefits. • Audit retirement accounts to verify service credit totals, identify questionable postings, review applicable documents to clarify earnings and employment history, and contact employers for more information, as necessary. Perform account maintenance to correct improperly reported wages and service credit. • Prepare accurate Estimates of Benefits. • Process various retirement forms within established time frames. Follow up with members and employers via phone, fax, or email when additional information is needed. • Compose letters to members and employers using appropriate format, word choice, grammar, and punctuation. • Place retirees on payroll. Ensure the benefit amount is correct and that checks are set to be mailed on the appropriate dates. Set up federal tax withholding and direct deposit as specified by retirees. • Recalculate retirement benefits after all wages and service credit have posted to accounts. Use existing Excel spreadsheets to calculate the amount of underpayment or overpayment. • Performs other duties as assigned. What you'll need to be Successful Applicant should be customer focused, quality oriented, innovative, and results and learning oriented; should communicate effectively; and must display strong teamwork, time management and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications The candidate for this position must h