Bricklayers & Trowel Trades International Pension Fund

Premium Coordinator of Benefits

Based in Washington, DC

 

Are you interested in working for an organization that believes in fair wages, exceptional benefits, safe working conditions and promotes great team spirit? If so, we’d love for you to consider joining our team! Bricklayers & Trowel Trades International Pension Fund (IPF) is currently hiring in the Washington, DC area for the position of Premium Coordinator of Benefits!

The IPF was founded in 1972 and is a defined benefit plan covering 92% of members of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) throughout the U.S.; ensure the retirement security of more than 26,00 U.S. pensioners and beneficiaries. The IPF also provides benefits to over 900 pension and beneficiaries under the IPF-Canada Plan.

The Fund also offers the BAC Save Retirement Savings Plan which offers supplemental security for members consisting of both an Annuity and 401K Plan. Both the BAC Save Annuity and 401(k) Plans have proven track records of assisting members bridging gaps in their finances and improving living standards. Building upon its core mission of ensuring a secure, dignified retirement for skilled Union masonry craftworkers, the IPF strives to deploy the latest technology to administer it’s Plans and adheres to solid investment practices to protect Fund assets. Our participants are the most highly skilled trowel trades craftworkers across the United States and Canada including bricklayers, stone and marble masons, cement masons, plasterers, tile setters, terrazzo and mosaic workers, and pointers/cleaners/caulkers.

The Position:
IPF is seeking a full cycle Premium Coordinator of Benefits to handle all pre-retirement inquiries, who will perform as a key member of the Benefits team. This team member will work closely on all aspects of the pre-retirement and related schedules. The Premium Coordinator of Benefits is responsible for researching eligibility of deceased participants, calculating International Pension Fund/Retirement savings plans, and contacting beneficiaries and/or legal representatives. The Premium Coordinator of Benefits will also work closely with the Benefits Examiner to assist on researching the applicant process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processing of pension and related benefits applications, pre-retirement requests and other correspondence. Assists other Benefits Examiners in researching Plan participant records and calculating International Pension Fund/Retirement Savings Plan/Merger benefits, including research, benefit computations and record keeping.
• Consistent proficiency in processing pension applications and pre-retirement correspondence. This means analyze, research, and verifying all information received. Obtains facts to support decisions, composes original letters and calculates pension benefits.
• Responds to Participants and Local Union office phone calls communicating clear and accurate details of benefit programs to Plan participants and Local Union representatives.
• Maintenance of administrative and member files related to the benefit application and/or entitlement process.
• Research the eligibility of deceased participants and corresponds with beneficiaries and/or their legal representatives regarding eligibility for death/survivor benefits.
• Assistance in the preparation of reports to the Board of Trustees and its Committees.
• Provides support for IPF Membership Services bargaining staff.
• Performs all other duties as deemed necessary by the Team Leader(s) and other Office Executives.

Skills & Other Requirements:

• Requires excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Requires proficiency in basic arithmetic and ability to perform mathematical computations relating to the calculation of benefits.
• Must be able to utilize internal applications to research benefit eligibility
• Requires adequate knowledge of the Retirement Savings Plan/S and Canadian Pension Fund Rules and Regulations, Merger Agreements and the Rules and Regulations of merged pension plans.
• Must have the ability to organize multiple work assignments and accomplish results with minimum supervision.
• Must have the ability to meet tightly scheduled deadlines and attain high level of accuracy.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, includes but is not limited to:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Robust Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Salary Range: $58,000 - $70,000

Application Process:
To apply to this exceptional and rewarding opportunity, please submit applications/bids to Human Resources attention:

Human Resources Manager
apply@bacweb.org
Email Subject Line: IPF Premium Coordinator of Benefits

BAC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. People of color, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ people, veterans and women are all especially encouraged to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion.