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.)

Staff Attorney - The New Hampshire Retirement System (NHRS) is seeking a Staff Attorney to support the Chief Legal Counsel with the interpretation and application of state and federal laws governing NHRS and public retirement systems. This position represents NHRS in administrative proceedings, conducts legal research , drafts and reviews legal documents, and prepares legal analysis and recommendations for the Board of Trustees and its committees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represents NHRS in administrative appeals and proceedings. Develops the administrative record and prepares legal memoranda, pleadings, briefs and related documents for presentation to the Board of Trustees or Benefits Committees.
• Reviews and interprets state and federal statutes, regulations, administrative rules and provides legal analysis.
• Monitors developments in retirement, benefits, administrative, tax, fiduciary, and public law.
• Review and approve Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs, DROs).

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association-recognized law school.
• Entry level, three years of experience in the active practice of law preferred.
• Experience within a pension system or in the financial services industry preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be an active member, in good standing, of the New Hampshire Bar Association, or have the ability to become a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association within six months.

Pay Range:
Hiring Range $80,000-$90,000/annually (within the full salary range of $71,000-$120,000/annually).

Retirement Generalist - NHRS is seeking a Retirement Generalist to support the retirees and beneficiaries of the system.  This position ensures accurate processing of medical insurance subsidies and retiree and survivor payroll operations. This role ensures accurate processing of insurance premiums, benefit payments, coverage changes, and survivorship benefits in accordance with RSA 100-A:50–55. The position works closely with retirees, beneficiaries, employers, and healthcare administrators to ensure accuracy, compliance, and responsive service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit and process monthly retiree payroll transactions, insurance premiums, and subsidy enrollments.
• Reconcile payroll and insurance data and implement vendor rate updates.
• Review and maintain retiree insurance and beneficiary records, ensuring eligibility and statutory compliance.
• Process retiree deaths, calculate survivor benefits, and coordinate required documentation.
• Compute and record court-ordered payroll adjustments and other benefit changes as needed.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in accounting or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Two (2) years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret regulatory requirements.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.

If you are organized, detail-oriented, and committed to serving NHRS members and retirees with accuracy and professionalism, we encourage you to apply.

Pay Range: NHRS is hiring in the range of $22.06-$25.00, per hour (full band G range is  $22.06-$33.07)  


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)