BENEFITS ANALYST
Little Rock, AR, US, 72201
Position Number: 2214-2789
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: March 18, 2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,404.94
Position Information
Class Code: R033C
Grade: GS05
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00
Summary
Functions
Dimensions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus four years of experience in human resources, health, life or voluntary product benefits and/or retirement program eligibility, insurance filing, claims administration or a related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Licenses
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in bookkeeping, payroll administration and customer service.
Experience in Excel-Intermediate Level.
Contact Information: Human Resources
Phone: 501-682-1517
Since 1937, the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System has been fulfilling its mission of providing retirement security for Arkansas's past, present, and future public education professionals. The vision of ATRS is to be a model retirement system that sustains the trust of its members and the people of Arkansas through prudent financial stewardship and exceptional customer service.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
SALARY: Starting salary is $32,404.94. A higher starting salary would apply only if a promotional opportunity for a current state employee. Only completed applications will be accepted. Applications must include complete work history and references. List ALL work and/or volunteer experience in the "Employment Work History" section. "See attached resume" is not an acceptable entry for any section. A resume may accompany the state application but will not be substituted for any part of the application. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Employment in this position is subject to a background check and six (6) month initial period for employment review. If a college degree is required for the position for which you are applying, bring a copy of your transcript with you if you are selected for an interview.
Veteran Preference: A copy of a DD-214 must be submitted to the Hiring Official at the time of interview to be considered for Veteran Preference.
Method of pay is direct deposit. Checking or savings account is required if hired.
7% Mandatory contribution to AR Teacher Retirement System is required if hired.
Employees hired or rehired in 2014 or later will be automatically enrolled into the Arkansas Diamond Deferred Compensation 457 Plan with a 3% automatic deduction. If you do not wish to participate, you have 90 days from your first deduction to opt out.
This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance and retirement pension.
ATRS is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants must meet or exceed these qualifications: Formal educational equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or related field plus five years of human resources experience, including three years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
We are an EOE/ADA/AA employer. Minorities and women encouraged to apply.
Applications accepted online ONLY: www.arcareers.arkansas.gov
Nearest Major Market: Little Rock
