Join Us in Serving Michigan’s Communities
We are constantly exploring what it takes to be the best MERS we can be. To make that happen, we know our employees need to be free to be their best selves, too. Together, we are building an extraordinary future that provides a flexible work environment, values diversity and inclusion, and believes in developing its employees.
91% of employees at Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS) say it is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company. Learn more.
Work Environment
A flexible, hybrid work environment and business casual office allow employees to bring their best self to work and be their best at home.
Learning
Our staff are always on a journey to learn. Whether it is to improve their skills or learn how to best serve our community, we are committed to growing our knowledge base to best serve our customers.
Diversity and Inclusion
We want our team to reflect the rich diversity of our world, with equitable access to opportunity for everyone.
Our Mission
To partner with Michigan communities to provide retirement benefits and related services to support a secure retirement.
We take retirement seriously at MERS. We strive to provide exceptional service and comprehensive solutions to our customers to help them achieve their financial goals.
Build the future with us
If you are looking for company committed to its employees, MERS is your place. We may not always have a job posted, but we’re always looking for the right people. It takes a wide variety of staff, each with different skillsets, to build that team. Where do you fit in?
Information Technology (IT)
Specialized teams focusing on cyber security, technical support, data management, etc.
Communication and Retirement Strategies
Collaborative team that produces original materials in-house. Listens to and shares customer feedback to enhance products and services.
Investments
Managing assets for strategic growth over the long-term while maintaining current pension obligations.
Customer Relations
Building and expanding relationships with current and prospective customers through a variety of channels, including a service center that manages inbound and outbound calls, emails, online chat, as well as traveling positions, all who work directly with customers.
Customer Support
Retirement support with task-focused work through various customer life transitions.
Finance and Actuarial
Accounting for MERS finances and providing plan administrative support and actuarial analysis and reports.
Job Openings
View a list of our current job opportunities or submit a general application.
What is it like to work at MERS?
We are united in service, one MERS. We are guided by the following principles as we work together to serve our customers.
Collaboration
We foster collaboration, participation and feedback in all of our interactions with an emphasis on communication.
Trust
We establish trust and respect each other through a shared sense of purpose, openness and vulnerability.
Celebration
We enjoy what we do, have fun, believe in work-life balance and celebrate success and hard work.
Creativity
We encourage innovative thinking to solve problems. We recognize that being able to bend will not break us.
Accountability
We make decisions with integrity and in the best interest of each other and our customers. We own the impacts of our words and actions.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring diversity is welcomed and encouraged, different perspectives are heard, and every individual feels a sense of belonging.
Community
We are proud to be part of the community we operate in and are committed to supporting each other and local causes.
At MERS we want you to bring your best self to work. We engage, encourage and reward employees on their personal pathway to better health with a focus on:
Career development
Physical and mental health
Community service
Financial wellbeing
Social events
“I can balance my life around my work, which means both work and my personal life get the best me.”
~ Mandy Brzezinski, Assistant General Counsel
“Transparency and growth brings out the best Mohamed.”
~ Mohamed Sharif, Service Center Analyst
“I enjoy working with others who have similar goals and value the work we do, even if we differ in how we accomplish that end.”
~ Adria McFarland, Service Center Analyst
Total Compensation Package
MERS offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package that help you feel and do your best. MERS performs regular benchmarking to ensure that our employees’ salary and benefits remain competitive in the market.
Retirement Package
- MERS Defined Benefit Plan (guaranteed lifetime income)
- MERS 457 program (voluntary supplemental retirement savings)
- MERS Health Care Savings Program (post-employment medical expenses)
- MERS IRA (voluntary supplemental retirement savings)
- Long-term care insurance
Paid Time Off
- 14 paid holidays
- Flexible PTO policy with longevity increases
- Paid parental leave
- Paid community service hours
Insurance
- Competitive medical plans (PPO and HMO)
- Health Savings Account
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Dental insurance (including orthodontia)
- Vision insurance (annual visits)
- Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts