Careers at NHRS

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Join the dynamic team at the New Hampshire Retirement System.

NHRS plays an important role in the long-term economic well-being of the state’s public employees, teachers, police officers, and firefighters. NHRS strives to fulfill that responsibility through the professional management and administration of the pension trust fund. To learn more about who we are, see our Mission, Vision, and Values.
 
NHRS employees enjoy outstanding benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and access to a supplemental 457b plan. We also offer health-care and dependent-care reimbursement accounts, access to a fitness room, and other benefits.
 
The New Hampshire Retirement System is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workforce of diverse individuals.

Current openings

Positions that are currently open at NHRS are listed below. (If no positions are listed, there are no current openings.)

Financial Analyst - The New Hampshire Retirement System (NHRS) is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to support the financial stewardship of one of New Hampshire's largest public pension funds. This position plays a key role in investment accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation, forecasting, and analysis, ensuring the integrity of financial data supporting the Trust Fund.

If you enjoy solving complex financial challenges, analyzing investment activity, and contributing to an organization that serves New Hampshire's public employees, we'd like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze investment transactions, cash flow, expenses, and financial activity across multiple asset classes.
• Prepare reconciliations between investment managers, custodians, and NHRS accounting records.
• Support investment accounting activities including capital calls, distributions, valuations, management fees, and performance reporting.
• Assist with preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in accordance with GASB standards.
• Develop financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and analytical tools that support organizational decision-making.
• Participate in strategic initiatives and collaborate across departments to improve organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (Master's degree or CPA preferred).
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, investments, auditing, or financial management.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.
• Advanced proficiency with financial systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
• Dependability, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Pay Range: Band L $84,000–$100,000 (within overall range of $79,287–$119,398.50)

Executive Assistant, Legal - The New Hampshire Retirement System (NHRS) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant, Legal to provide administrative and governance support to the Legal Department. This role is responsible for coordinating Board and Committee meetings, preparing meeting materials, maintaining official records, supporting public notice requirements, and assisting with a variety of legal and administrative functions.

The ideal candidate is a skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment when handling confidential information, and excels at managing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Board, Committee, and administrative hearing logistics and schedules.
• Prepare and distribute agendas, meeting materials, public notices, and electronic Board communications.
• Attend meetings, record proceedings, and prepare accurate meeting minutes.
• Maintain official records, meeting files, and legal department documentation.
• Support compliance with public meeting and record retention requirements.
• Assist with legal department correspondence, reports, and administrative processes.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders to support governance activities.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree and at least three years of administrative experience in a legal, governmental, or professional office environment; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong organizational, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Experience supporting boards, committees, or executive-level functions is highly desirable.

Pay Range: $45,000–$55,000 (within overall range of $45,000–$75,000)

Senior Accountant - The New Hampshire Retirement System (NHRS) is seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Accountant to support the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for the NHRS Trust Fund. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audits and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and ensuring compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and other applicable accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports to support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting activities.
• Assist with the month-end and year-end close process, including general ledger maintenance and resolution of discrepancies.
• Support the preparation of the NHRS Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and provide documentation for internal and external audits.
• Prepare cash flow projections and monitor account reconciliations to support NHRS financial operations.
• Assist with budget preparation, financial analysis, and reporting related to NHRS business operations.
• Develop and maintain written accounting procedures and provide guidance and support to accounting team members.
• Collaborate with Finance Team members on strategic initiatives, process improvements, and cross-functional projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field preferred.
• Five years of progressive experience in accounting, auditing, or financial management.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and technology skills, including proficiency with accounting and office software systems.

Pay range: $32.51-$35.82/hour (within overall range of $30.67-$46.11/hr.)

Contact Center Representative - The New Hampshire Retirement System (NHRS) is seeking a Contact Center Representative to join our team of efficient, high-quality customer service professionals.  Our Contact Center team provides high-quality and accurate information and services, exceeding the expectations of members, retirees, beneficiaries, and other various stakeholders of NHRS (“Stakeholders”).  This position is responsible for answering and making recorded calls to or from Stakeholders, as well as serving the needs of Stakeholders who walk in or initiate contact through email or fax.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond efficiently and accurately to inquiries, regarding the retirement process, benefit options, forms and paperwork required. 
• Dialogue with retirees regarding benefit changes, survivorship options and benefit termination.
• Explain possible solutions, and ensure that members and beneficiaries feel supported and valued.
• Engage in active listening with callers and walk-ins, to confirm or clarify information.

Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience in a professional office environment, call center experience preferred
• Track record of positive team work
• Excellent attendance

Pay range: $20.15-$23.04/hour (within overall range of $18.31-$27.50/hr.)