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Working Title: Contribution & Employer Support Specialist

Job Class: Office Admin Specialist, Intermediate

Agency: Public Employees Retire Assoc

+ **Job ID:** 88944

+ **Location:** St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary:** Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply:** Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted:** 09/29/2025

+ **Closing Date:** 10/06/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:** Public Employees Retire Assoc / Pub Employ Retire Assoc-AFSCME

+ **Division/Unit:** Account Information Managemet / Employer Services

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours:** Day Shift

+ **Days of Work:** Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $20.79 - $27.53 / hourly; $43,409 - $57,482 / annually

+ **Classified Status:** Classified

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) **:** Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) administers and promotes sustainable retirement plans and provides services that our members value.

PERA is the largest public pension plan in the State of Minnesota, serving current and former public employees from 2,100 governmental agencies. We pay monthly benefits to over 140,000 retirees, members who are disabled, and survivors of deceased members. Our 200,000 active members work in our parks, cities, counties, and schools across the state. The services they provide and the work they do make our communities better.

PERA offers parking in an attached ramp at no cost to employees.

**About the Opportunity** :

PERA is currently seeking a Contribution & Employer Support Specialist in the Account Information Management Division.

Key responsibilities include:

+ Oversee registration and access to PERA’s secure online employer reporting tool.

+ Manage the demographic information maintained on all members and employers who contribute to a retirement plan administered by PERA.

+ Support operational and fiscal processes by performing data analysis and transaction adjustments.

+ Process check payments for daily deposit.

+ Provide technical guidance to participating employers via phone and email.

This position is not eligible for telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) . The employee will be required to be onsite at PERA’s office building in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Minimum Qualifications

*Only applicants whose application and resume clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each minimum qualification listed below will be considered for this position. Ensure your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below. Also indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Experience must include the following:

+ Data entry and proofreading skills sufficient to input and update information to member accounts in a database and record keeping system, and perform detailed review of data to find and correct discrepancies.

+ Experience with spreadsheets sufficient to perform functions using software such as Microsoft Excel to download and input data and modify spreadsheets.

+ Basic math skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

+ Database management sufficient to accurately maintain electronic files for efficient organization and retrieval of information.

+ Communication skills sufficient to provide tactful, prompt, courteous, and accurate benefit information to stakeholders on the phone, in-person, e-mail or written correspondence.

+ Ability to work effectively, efficiently, independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Business or Finance.

+ Knowledge of public pension plans.

+ Knowledge of the provisions of Minnesota Government Data Practices.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional lifting and carrying of articles such as file folders, ledgers, and small office equipment. Although a sedentary job is defined as one that involves sitting, a certain amount of movement is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

+ SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only)

+ Criminal History Check

+ Employment Reference Check

+ Social Security and Address Verification

+ Education Verification

+ Driver’s license check

**The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.