Job description

BENEFITS ASSISTANT ($40.69/hour $74k+/year)

Under the direction of the joint Trustees, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU)– Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) Benefit Plans Office administers negotiated Pension andWelfare Plan benefits for West Coast active and retired longshore workers, their dependents and survivors.We are seeking a professional, detail-oriented individual to join our team in San Francisco. This is a full time, in person position, no remote work. Benefits administration, health/welfare, pension or accounting experience preferred. The ideal candidate is seeking a clerical position within a well- established employee benefits administration office environment.

Job responsibilities:

• Member service regarding health and welfare and pension benefits
• Eligibility and benefit determination
• Process member requests in a timely and accurate manner
• Review and process incoming mail, forms and correspondence
• Data entry in ISSI benefits administration software system
• Preparing outgoing correspondence and business letters
• Create files, scan documents
• General administrative support to managers

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of pension, accounting or benefits experience preferred
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to multi task and work independently in a busy office environment
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and people skills

Compensation and Benefits: $40.69 per hour, 35 hour Mon-Fri, 9-5 work week. Generous employer paid benefits package including medical, vision, dental, prescription, life insurance, STD, LTD and401(k) with employer contribution. Paid sick leave, 15 holidays and vacation.

Website – www.benefitplans.org

Applications for this position MUST INCLUDE COVER LETTER; those without cover letter will not be accepted. No phone calls.

ILWU-PMA Benefit Plans Office is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.69 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Employees are required to be up to date on vaccinations and boosters unless request for exemption approved.

Application Question(s):

• Have you included required cover letter with your resume?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Office, Benefits or Compensation Occupations: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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