The staff of the Employes’ Retirement System (ERS) of the City of Milwaukee is comprised of about 50 employees. ERS employs a variety of administrators, pension counselors, investment managers, accountants, information technology professionals and clerical staff.

Employees of the Retirement System are City of Milwaukee employees. Hiring practices are governed under the City of Milwaukee civil service rules and hiring is accomplished in conjunction with the City's Department of Employee Relations. The link below will take you to the Department of Employee Relations Employment Opportunities website where you will find current City employment opportunities including current opportunities within the ERS, if any. Links on the website also describe the requirements for the positions as well as instructions on how to apply for an opportunity of interest.

Vacancy: ERS Executive Director and Secretary of the Annuity and Pension Board

Due to the planned retirement of the current ERS Executive Director, effective January 1, 2026, the agency is announcing the vacancy for the position.  This position serves as the Agency Head of the ERS and the Secretary of the Annuity & Pension Board. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, directing and managing a professional staff of 50 individuals involved in accounting, financial reporting, information technology, and member services.  Please see link here for the complete job vacancy announcement.  For additional information, and to apply, please visit the KornFerry (contracted recruiter) Linked-in page at: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4275004290.

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