Benefits Analyst
Company: American Federation of Musicians and Employers Pen
Location: New York
Posted on: March 1, 2025
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Job Description:
The American Federation of Musicians and Employers' Pension Fund
(AFM-EPF) is a defined benefit multi-employer pension plan for
members of the American Federation of Musicians.About American
Federation of Musicians and Employers Pension Fund:The American
Federation of Musicians and Employers' Pension Fund (AFM-EPF) was
established for the exclusive purpose of providing certain pension
and related benefits to Covered Employees and their Beneficiaries
under the Plan, and shall further provide the means for financing
and maintaining the operation and administration of the Trust and
the Plan in accordance with the Trust Agreement, the Plan, and
applicable law.--Overview--The Benefits Analyst is responsible for
researching, analyzing and calculating pension benefits in a
Defined Benefit Taft-Hartley Plan environment. Job duties include
reviewing pension applications, determining applicant eligibility,
performing benefits calculation and determining the type of benefit
to be paid or denied.------Job Description--Determine eligibility
for pension benefits, including benefit adjustments, re-retirement,
re-determination, and death claims.--Calculate and pay pension
benefits.--Calculate estimates and prepare estimate packages for
participants, beneficiaries and alternate payees.--Review and
analyze divorce decrees and property settlement agreements to make
a recommendation to the Pension Manager on how to proceed with the
claim.--Communicate with participants, third parties, beneficiaries
and alternate payees via telephone, email and written
correspondence to help identify and solve inquiries regarding
pension benefits.--Process elective documents (Direct Deposit, W-4P
State and Federal Tax Forms)--Generate Pension Verification Letters
and Denial Letters.--Update database information for participants,
beneficiaries and alternate payees.--Suspend and Reinstate
Benefits.--Create correspondence including Power of Attorneys,
Guardianships, Letters Testamentary and Estate
documentation.----Job Qualifications--Bachelor's Degree
preferred--1 - 3 years work experience in administration, finance,
benefits or customer service--Office 365 including intermediate
Excel skills--Proficiency in writing and communication
skills--Attention to Detail--Strong Time Management Skills--CEBS
certification or coursework towards CEBS designation a
plus----#LI-HybridThe pay range for this role is:50,000 - 60,000
USD per year(Fund Office)PIa19ed7eb1604-25660-37004877
Keywords: American Federation of Musicians and Employers Pen, New York , Benefits Analyst, Professions , New York, New York
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