Chief Benefits OfficerPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4777599) ApplyChief Benefits OfficerSalary $121,617.60 - $172,931.20 AnnuallyLocation Des Moines - 50321 - Polk County, IAJob TypeFull-timeJob Number25-01813Agency553 Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)Opening Date01/03/2025Closing Date2/3/2025 11:59 PM CentralLinkedIn Tag#LI-DNPPoint of ContactMelinda Rushing at Melinda.Rushing@ipers.orgTo ApplyApplicants need to attach a cover letter and resume to their NeoGov application.
Description
Benefits
Job DescriptionThis is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. The Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) is seeking qualified candidates for the position ofChief Benefits Officer (CBO). The Chief Benefits Officer manages the IPERS Trust Fund Retirement Benefits Program. IPERS is a multiple-employer, cost-sharing pension plan with more than 414,000 active, inactive and retired members. IPERS is the largest public pension system in Iowa covering employees of schools, state agencies, counties, cities, townships and other public entities.Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Benefits Officer is responsible for administering the benefits and other services provided under the retirement system.Responsibilities include:
Maintain an ongoing awareness of all federal statutes and rules, IRS rules, Iowa statutes, rules and policies that govern the retirement benefits program.
Develop proposals to revise Iowa statutes, rules and policies to improve member benefits or efficiency of IPERS operations. Analyze the impact of proposed revisions.
Analyze new legislation and regulations to determine impact on the retirement benefits program.
Advise IPERS’ CEO and senior leaders on the implementation of new legislation.
Serve as a resource on the details of the retirement benefits program for IPERS leaders, staff and other stakeholders.
Review member / employer appeals of IPERS’ decisions, research details, consult with IPERS’ legal counsel and CEO and draft proposed response.
Handle all sensitive discussions pertaining to the retirement benefits program initiated by key members of the state executive and legislative branches pertaining to their personal scenarios.
Contribute to quality assurance testing of IPERS pension benefits system to ensure accuracy of formulas, calculations and the application of retirement program policies and rules.
With the CEO, serve as the primary agency liaison to the IPERS Benefits Advisory Committee (BAC).
Direct the work of subordinates and provide leadership, management and supervision of assigned staff.
What We Offer:
Health, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance – Insurance begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental premiums can be foundhere (https://das.iowa.gov/media/4378/download?inline=) .
Paid time off – separate vacation and sick leave – accruals begin on day one.
Paid holidays (nine per year)
Flex Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (IPERS)
Voluntary Retirement Plan (Retirement Investors Club)
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