Salary : $4,694.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: TRSL_092426_AH
Department: Teachers' Retirement System of LA
Division: Employer Services
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this JobThe Retirement Benefits Manager serves as an assistant to the Administrative Program Director 4. They oversee operational aspects of the Defined Benefits (DB) Plan requirements for the Employer Services Department and acts as the lead program manager for the Membership Eligibility/Salary Reporting & Employer Audit, Employer Training, and Special Projects operational areas by serving over 200 TRSL reporting agencies.
Minimum QualificationsEight years of experience in employee benefits; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus five years of experience in employee benefits; OR
A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in employee benefits; OR
A Certified Retirement Counselor (CRC) or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation plus four years of experience in employee benefits.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:
-Responsible for direct supervision and workflow coordination in implementing procedures efficiently.
-Consults with system administrators, staff attorneys, actuary, internal and professional auditors.
-Reviews legislation, Board resolutions, court judgements, attorney general opinions and administrative decisions for interpretations and compliance.
-Review correspondence and computations for accuracy and compliance with the provisions of the system.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This vacancy may be filled as a Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty.
Detail to Special Duty may be required for a trial period prior to promotion consideration. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to accept a Probational Appointment.
Location- TRSL is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane, away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcripts at the time of application.
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Have you ever been solely responsible for managing a complex program? If no, please enter "N/A." If yes, please explain in detail.
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Please explain in detail your experience with tracking, monitoring, and implementing needed I.T. program changes due to legislative action? If no experience, please enter N/A.
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How would you describe your level of proficiency using and creating spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel? Please provide examples of how you have used Excel to analyze large sets of data and the complexity of spreadsheet you have created.
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What experience do you have communicating with and educating people and/or agencies in regard to Louisiana law, policies, and/or procedures? If no experience, please enter N/ A.
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Would you consider your math skills to be Above Average, Average, or Below Average?
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What is your supervisory experience in regard to leading a section, department, or a team? If no, please enter N/A. If yes, please explain in detail.
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Are you a retiree of Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL)?
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Are you a retiree of Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (LASERS)?
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Are you a retiree of any other state retirement system?
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Do you possess any of the following designations/certifications? This information should also be included in the Certificates/Licenses section of your application.
- Certified Retirement Counselor (CRC)
- Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)
- None of the above
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