
Junior Benefits Administrator
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Serco is hiring a Junior Benefits Administrator for a temporary position expected to last 6–8 months, supporting customers with retirement pension processing. The role handles benefit applications, calculation requests, account updates, customer-facing data entry, and correspondence requests using client-based software. The administrator works under immediate supervision and supports the PBGC team in servicing retirees.
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Position Description & Qualifications
If you love a high energy and fast pace environment - Serco has a great opportunity for you! The Junior Benefits Administrator will be on a dynamic team, supporting customers with processing their retirement pensions.
Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards servicing our retirees. Serco and PBGC protects the retirement security of over 35 million Americans in single employer and multiemployer pension plans. Our goal is to provide the highest level of customer support and to work to protect workers and retirees hard earned pension benefits.
This is a temporary position expected to last 6-8 months.
As a Junior Benefits Administrator, you will:
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Perform routine entry level case processing activities which may include, but is not limited to:
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Processing benefit applications,
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Processing requests for benefit calculations
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Process client requested account updates
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Complete customer facing data entry
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Submit requests for customer correspondence utilizing client-based software
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Have knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures as it relates to benefits administration.
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Work under immediate supervision and reports to a supervisor.
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Adhere to PBGC, Serco, and team policies
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Embody the Serco values
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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High School Diploma or GED.
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Two (2) years of relevant work experience which can include but not be limited to: employee benefit field, claims processing, billing, payroll, banking, human resources, customer service representative, quality review analysts, etc.
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Microsoft Office knowledge and experience.
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Must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
If you are interested in supporting and working with our PBGC Team and a passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected] .
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The hourly amount for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This role is covered by the Service Contract Act. For positions on this contract, we will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor and the Wage Determination (WD). The wage rate will vary depending on the locality. Additionally, you will receive Health and Welfare Benefits based on the WD for the contract. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time members receive a limited package tailored to their role):
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
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401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
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Tuition reimbursement program
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Life insurance and disability coverage
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Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
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Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
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Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
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Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or Service Contract Labor Standards.
To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [email protected] .
How this job compares
Set against the 75,482 open Customer Service jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$50–60K/yr2,974 salary ranges
- Rhode Island median$16–17/hr154 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 228 open Customer Service jobs in Rhode Island and 75,482 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Customer Service postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (9,487 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 13,724 of the 75,482 open Customer Service jobs (18%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
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