Pension Administration Specialist (Winston-Salem, NC)

Do you like applying your critical thinking and technical analytical skills to tackle problems and help clients? Are you interested in making a difference in someone’s life? We would love to have you join our outstanding team!

This Pension Specialist role is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Winston-Salem, NC office (2 days a week in the office). 

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like:

As a Pension Administration Specialist, you will provide defined benefit administrative calculation and consulting services directly to clients. You will make an impact in others’ lives by working with our client’s employees to help them understand their pension plans and to meet their retirement goals.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Respond to member calls and facilitate member requests.
• Communicate with members on pension plan provisions and payment elections.
• Coordinate monthly pension payments with trustee.
• Review member data and revise if information is missing or inaccurate.
• Handle benefit plan administration and management of special projects associated with defined benefit plans for various clients.
• Maintain client databases and benefit calculation log.
• Assist with the testing of the system for new clients according to the plan provisions and administrative requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of client specific plan provisions and broaden knowledge of defined benefit administration rules.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent years of proven experience.
• Basic spreadsheet (i.e. Excel) knowledge- preferred.
• Basic database (i.e. Access) knowledge- preferred.
• Mathematical proficiency.
• Bilingual language skills- a plus, but not required.

How we support our colleagues

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $51,000-$55,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.