Contribution & Employer Support Specialist - Office & Admin Specialist Intermediate

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* Working Title:

Contribution & Employer Support Specialist*
* ** Job Class:
Office and Administrative Specialist, Intermediate*
* ** Agency:
Public Employees Retirement Association*
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** Job ** : 97072

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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

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** Date Posted** : 09/22/2026

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** Closing Date** : 10/13/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Public Employees Retirement Association / Public Employees Retirement Association-AFSCME

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** Division/Unit** :
Adm Employer Services

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

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $21.12 - $28.01 / hourly; $44,098 - $58,484 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME

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** Work Area** :
Adm Employer Services

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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.

** Join PERA and help support the retirement security of Minnesota's public employees!*
* Are you someone who enjoys working with details, solving problems, and helping customers? In this role, you'll play an important part in supporting the administration of PERA's retirement plans by processing financial and employer reporting transactions, maintaining member and employer records, and ensuring information is accurate and up to date.

Join PERA in a role that combines customer service, data management, and problem-solving. This position processes employer and member transactions, maintains retirement plan records, assists employers with online reporting access, and researches data discrepancies to ensure accurate and efficient administration of retirement benefits. If you enjoy detailed work, learning new systems, and making a difference through excellent service, we'd love to hear from you.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending day, month, and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.*
* + Data entry and records management skills sufficient to enter, update, maintain, verify, and retrieve information in electronic systems while reviewing data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency

+ Skill in using spreadsheet applications, such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, sufficient to enter, compile, download, store, retrieve, and modify data and spreadsheets

+ Basic math skills sufficient to perform calculations, review and reconcile information, maintain accurate records, and identify discrepancies in data and transactions

+ Customer service skills sufficient to respond to inquiries, provide prompt and accurate information, resolve concerns, and communicate effectively with customers, clients, members, employees, and stakeholders in person, by telephone, email, and other written correspondence

+ Problem-solving skills sufficient to analyze information, identify issues, evaluate options, and recommend solutions to support business, operational, program, or customer service needs

+ Ability to independently organize and prioritize work, manage competing priorities, collaborate effectively with others, complete assignments accurately, and meet established deadlines

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Associate's degree or higher in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration, or a related field

+ Experience working with retirement plans, pension administration, employee benefits, payroll reporting, or other related financial or public sector programs

+ Knowledge of public pension plans, including employer reporting, member records, benefit administration, or retirement plan operations

+ Knowledge of Minnesota Government Data Practices…