Job Description

Job Location: Penn Center - Denver, CO 80203
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $27.75 - $32.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Finance

Summary of Job Responsibilities
PERA’s Employer Relations team is responsible for analyzing and processing employer contribution reports to guarantee compliance with the provisions governing salary, contribution reporting and PERA membership. This role requires the ability to understand and clearly communicate complex information to employers about PERA’s Defined Benefit (DB), Defined Contribution (DC), 401(k), and 457 Plans as well as PERA’s comprehensive member benefit’s program. The Employer Representative role is also responsible for delivering training and developing resources to enhance employers’ understanding of all PERA Plans and their contribution and data reporting responsibilities.
Ideal Candidate Statement
Our ideal candidate is someone who brings a positive attitude, communicates clearly, and can turn complicated ideas into something easy for others to understand. We're looking for a detail-oriented person who stays organized, solves problems proactively, and feels comfortable juggling several tasks at once.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Individuals must be able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ensure timely processing of employer contribution reports and payroll deposits to maintain compliance with statutory salary and reporting provisions.
- Leverage strong analytical reasoning and mathematical skills to effectively identify discrepancies and resolve reporting issues.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with assigned PERA employers by delivering efficient, reliable customer service, proactively resolving concerns, and providing ad hoc training - including onsite visits when necessary.
- Serve as the primary resource for assigned employers addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to PERA’s comprehensive benefits program, including DB, DC, and voluntary contribution plans, PERA membership questions, and other ancillary PERA programs.
- Develop an understanding of PERA law, rules, and plan documents as they pertain to employer-related topics and become proficient in explaining this governing framework to an audience who is unfamiliar with the content.
- Participate in the development and delivery of various communications, training, and resources for internal and external stakeholders to enhance employer understanding and engagement
- Partner with divisional teams or other departments across the organization to ensure a successful end-to-end process for cross-functional and overlapping transactions.
- Collaborate with team members and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for reducing future errors and improving transactional efficiency through active participation in continuous process improvement.
- Demonstrate a sense of urgency and commitment to meet assigned deadlines, ensuring timely completion of tasks and contributing to the overall efficiency of team operations.
- Manage multiple interruptions while achieving a consistent level of accuracy in completed tasks.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of employer-related systems and databases.
- Participate in training and educational opportunities for ongoing professional development.
- Maintain regular and prompt attendance in the workplace to ensure consistent support for team objectives.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
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Qualifications
- A combination of education and experience equivalent to 3 years in benefits administration, finance or other financial related focuses.
- Analytical and detail-oriented with an aptitude for math
- Effective interpersonal communication skills and relationship building
- Technical/Procedural training experience in small to mid-size group settings preferred
- Ability to learn, interpret, and communicate state statutes, rules, and procedures in a manner easily understood by persons not familiar with the subject or topic
- Ability to understand and effectively explain financial data, member benefits, and retirement pensions is desired
- Ability to deal with sensitive and/or confidential information and situations in a professional manner
- Capable of working successfully both independently and within a team-focused environment
- Knowledge of databases and basic proficiency with Microsoft Office software
- Occasional overnight travel may be necessary when travelling throughout Colorado
Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Standard office environment with frequent telephone communication, computer operation, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy and printer machine.
- Occasional moving and positioning supplies in excess of 20 pounds
- All employees are expected to present themselves in a professional manner in alignment with the financial services industry
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to operate standard PC equipment
- Ability to handle stress associated with frequent deadline and tight schedules
Hybrid Work Option
- Opportunity to work from home up to two days per week. Eligibility dependent upon factors detailed in PERA's Work from Home Policy.

QualificationsInterested Candidates:
Complete the employment application online at https://www.copera.org/careers. Please have copies of your resume and cover letter available to upload. Please review the following questions. You will be asked for a response to these as part of your application:
- Describe how you communicate complex information that may be new and/or confusing to others.
- Tell us about a time when you had multiple tasks to complete and kept getting interrupted. How did you manage the situation?
- What do you think the biggest challenge would be for you to transition into this role?
Upon submission of your application you will be provided a link to a multiple choice pre-employment assessment. You may complete this assessment immediately following your application submission or you may log into your account and complete this at a time which works better for you.

Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of an employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned with or without notice.
Unfortunately, at this time, PERA cannot consider candidates that require sponsorship (now or in the future), or are located outside of the US.
All Colorado PERA employees are subject to PERA’s Ethics Policy and some employees are subject to the Personal Trading Policy. These policies include restrictions on outside business activities and employment and have certain requirements on personal trading.  You may request copies of these policies from PERA’s talent acquisition team and any questions can be answered by PERA’s Investment Administration team.
About Colorado PERA
Looking for a career where you can make a difference? Colorado PERA offers benefit services to public employees across Colorado, including teachers, state troopers, snowplow drivers, correctional officers and many others who provide valuable services. As Colorado’s largest pension plan, we serve and educate over 700,000 members who are former and current public employees.
At PERA you will earn more than a paycheck. PERA is a culture where you can grow your potential and work in an inclusive environment, where diverse perspectives are valued. We hire exceptional employees and recognize that our people are our best asset. Not only do we make sound investments for our members, PERA invests in our employees’ growth through training and leadership opportunities.
To promote wellbeing, we offer hybrid or flexible working options for most roles and a total rewards and benefit program including health, dental and vision coverage - eligibility starts the first day of the month following the date of hire for most plans; generous paid time off and volunteer hours; pension and retirement plans, including PERA’s defined benefit plan, 457 defined contribution plan, and 401(k) employer match, as applicable; tuition assistance; free, convenient on-site parking or RTD subsidy; free on-site fitness center to stay active; employee assistance program; training, leadership and mentoring programs and more. PERA is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.
To learn more about life at PERA, watch this video or visit www.copera.org/careers.
Position Title: Employer Representative I
Division: Benefit Services
Reports to: Employer Relations Manager
Job Status: Full Time / Non - Exempt
Salary: $27.75 - $32.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
Posting Dates: 02/13/2026 - 03/01/2026