The Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana is seeking a retirement benefits specialist who understands benefit rules and can guide staff, agencies, and members with clear and accurate support. This role is key to keeping retirement services steady and reliable for people who have served schools across the state. You will help improve program quality, update procedures, and manage complex benefit tasks.
This position offers a chance to support retirement programs that affect thousands of teachers and education staff.
Job summary
Position: Retirement Benefits Specialist
Company: Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Remote Eligible
Employment: Full time
Salary Range: 4,099.00 to 8,044.00 monthly
Job Category: Retirement Services and Benefits Administration
About the Company
TRSL supports educators by ensuring long term financial security through a stable retirement plan and helpful service. The agency values teamwork, clear communication, and steady personal growth. Staff have access to career support, training, and strong benefits. TRSL also offers flexible work options when policy rules are met.
About the Role
The retirement benefits specialist acts as a technical guide for staff and agencies who need help with retirement rules. You will interpret statutes, review complex cases, and assist with advanced benefit matters. You will also build training materials, lead staff learning sessions, and improve written procedures. Your work will support both daily operations and long term program improvement.
Main duties include.
• Develop and lead training for retirement staff.
• Update written procedures for daily work.
• Solve technical issues tied to retirement processing.
• Review and guide complex benefit re checks.
• Support agencies, institutions, and members with advanced questions.
• Review system performance and note issues that need updates.
• Lead special projects assigned by leadership.
This role may be filled as a probational appointment, promotion, or detail to special duty. Applicants already in classified service may enter on a probational basis if needed.
Required Experience
You must meet one of the following paths.
• Six years of experience in employee benefits.
• Six years of full time work in any field plus three years in employee benefits.
• A bachelor’s degree plus three years in employee benefits.
• A CRC or CEBS designation plus two years in employee benefits.
Approved college hours may replace up to four years of general work experience.
Extra Qualifications
The agency values applicants who can.
• Explain retirement policies with clear and simple language.
• Review records with close attention to detail.
• Guide others through complex cases without confusion.
• Adjust to new rules or system changes.
• Work with diverse members and agency partners.
• Organize large amounts of data and spot key points.
• Manage several tasks at once without losing track.
• Communicate in writing and speak clearly in group settings.
• Support a workplace focused on steady improvement.
The ability to speak Spanish is helpful but not required.
Work Setting
TRSL is located near the I-10 and I-12 split on Essen Lane. This area is easy to reach and avoids the heavier traffic common in downtown Baton Rouge. Some positions may allow work from home once all telework rules are met.
You must pass a background check and meet federal employment checks through E-Verify. TRSL is a drug free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits
TRSL offers a strong benefits package that includes.
• A defined benefit pension plan.
• Health insurance that continues after retirement.
• At least ten paid holidays each year.
• Sick and annual leave that rolls over.
• Comp time for hours worked over forty per week.
• Deferred compensation options.
• Flexible benefits plans.
• Career development, training, and tuition support.
• Alternate schedules and possible remote work based on policy.
State employees also receive paid parental leave and may qualify for other leave programs.
How to Apply
Submit your application through the state’s online system. A resume alone will not replace details needed in the application form. Include all required education, experience, and support documents. Attach transcripts if you are using college credits to meet requirements.
Applicants with international degrees must upload an equivalency review and transcripts at the time of application.
For questions, contact.
Aricka Hart, Human Resources
Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana
Email: [email protected]
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