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Retirement Benefits Specialist

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • Hybrid
  • Day Job

PostedMarch 22, 2026

Pay$29.92–$51.79 / hr

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About this role

Our ST Health Corporate Benefits team has an exciting opportunity available as a Retirement Benefits Specialist. 

In this role, the Retirement Benefits Specialist will perform technical and specialized work involved in the support of and administration of ST Health’s retirement benefits. They’ll interpret and ensure compliance with laws, contractual arrangements and corporate policy. 

Our ideal candidate is experienced with retirement plan administration and processing.  Additionally, they have a keen eye for detail and are proficient in Microsoft Excel.  Apply online today for your chance to join our team!

Responsibilities: 

  • Support the day-to-day administration of retirement plans, including 403(b), pension, and legacy plans as applicable. 
  • Participate in the administration, coordination with HRIS, Payroll, external vendors, etc for accurate retirement payroll processing for Biweekly, Monthly or Executive Pays. Includes analyzing pay files to monitor 402(g) and 415 limits, reviewing and correcting error reports resulting from automated file processing to and from ST Health’s retirement recordkeeper and timely submission of any required payroll corrections. 
  • Assist with ongoing administration of legacy retirement plans and vendor coordination, loan payment processing, and accuracy of employee service credit as required. 
  • Run monthly union reports and calculate pension contributions based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for each employee and make payment to appropriate Union each month (Central Pension Fund, Steelworker’s Pension Trust, SEIU and Teamsters).
  • Update and analyze retirement data files where needed and make corrections under established IRS recommended programs. 
  • Assist in Retirement Plan mergers or 403(b) transfer processes or spinoffs or withdrawals to include coordinating data exchanges between plan vendors and signing as plan administrator on legacy 403(b) Plans distribution or rollover forms via fax, email or plan sponsor websites.
  • Partner with team members and Manager, Retirement Plans and Compliance for continued awareness of regulatory and industry changes impacting ST Health’s retirement programs.
  • Participate on special project teams as required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field required and 3 years of retirement, employee benefits, or payroll experience required. 
    • OR High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of retirement, employee benefits, or payroll experience required.
  • Knowledge of laws pertaining to retirement benefits, ERISA, COBRA, IRS Code and Dept. of Labor preferred.
  • Analytical Skills, Presentation skills, Advanced Excel skills strongly preferred.
  • Strong preference for retirement plan administrative experience.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
     
  • Act 34


ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$29.92–$51.79 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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Retirement Benefits Specialist at Pepper Health, Pittsburgh. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.

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# Retirement Benefits Specialist

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Human Resources
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: Corporate Human Resources
- Pay: $29.92–$51.79 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-22T09:15:18.787Z

## Description

Our ST Health Corporate Benefits team has an exciting opportunity available as a **Retirement Benefits Specialist.**

In this role, the Retirement Benefits Specialist will perform technical and specialized work involved in the support of and administration of ST Health's retirement benefits. They'll interpret and ensure compliance with laws, contractual arrangements and corporate policy.
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Life at Pepper Health

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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    Hybrid

Where you’ll work

Pittsburgh, PA

A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • Pepper Health Shadyside
  • Pepper Health Passavant
  • Pepper Health Children's
  • Pepper Health Rehab Services
  • Pepper Health at Home

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Devin R., Lead MRI Technologist

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.

Devin R.Lead MRI Technologist — joined as a tech

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. Director of Nursing

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

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    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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