Job Description

Under the direction of the joint Trustees, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) – Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) Benefit Plans Office administers negotiated Pension and Welfare Plan benefits for West Coast active and retired longshore workers, their dependents and survivors.

We are seeking a professional, detail-oriented individual to join our team in San Francisco. This is a full time, in person position, no remote work. Benefits administration, health/welfare, pension or accounting experience preferred. The ideal candidate is seeking a clerical position within a well- established employee benefits administration office environment.

Job responsibilities:

• Member service regarding health and welfare and pension benefits
• Eligibility and benefit determination
• Process member requests in a timely and accurate manner
• Review and process incoming mail, forms and correspondence
• Data entry in ISSI benefits administration software system
• Preparing outgoing correspondence and business letters
• Create files, scan documents
• General administrative support to managers

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of pension, accounting or benefits experience preferred
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to multi task and work independently in a busy office environment
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and people skills

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST INCLUDE COVER LETTER; THOSE WITHOUT COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NO PHONE CALLS.

ILWU-PMA Benefit Plans Office is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Company Description

Under the direction of the joint Trustees, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) – Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) Benefit Plans Office administers negotiated Pension and Welfare Plan benefits for West Coast active and retired longshore workers, their dependents and survivors. We are a well established office of 50-60 employees, conveniently located in San Francisco close to public transportation.