Pensions Specialist

The Pensions Specialist will shape ongoing administration predominantly in pensions and benefits but will also support the wider payroll and fleet management too.

Client Details

Page Personnel are recruiting on behalf of their client who are a fluid engineering company.

Description

The key responsibilities of the Pensions Specialist will be:

• Advising management, Trustees and members (where appropriate) of the pension scheme on pension matters, policy, rules and benefits
• Keeping up to date with current pension legislation and ensuring that the scheme operates within its own Trust Deed and Rules and within the law
• Maintaining a full set of accounting records for the scheme and preparation of the scheme's final accounts in conjunction with the Finance department
• Ensuring that all of the scheme's administration is handled quickly, effectively and appropriately and within the expectations of the scheme Trustees
• Ensuring that key pension activities are managed effectively including calculation and payment of benefits, liaison with members or dependants, monthly pension payroll, pension fund transfers etc
• Participating in quarterly Pension Scheme Trustee Meetings and taking minutes of proceedings
• Provision of data required for Scheme Actuary to carry out an annual investment performance analysis and 3 yearly scheme actuarial valuation
• Administration of contribution and life assurance schemes, including provision of annual returns, and making payments when required
• To support payroll as and when required
• Support/Act as Fleet Administrator to ensure all records are regularly updated, reviewed and work to continually improve processes linked to the UK fleet

Profile

The successful Pensions Specialist will have/ be:

• A strong administrative background relating to defined benefit pensions
• Extensive knowledge of UK statutory compliance regulations for pensions
• To be passionate about results, with a meticulous approach to accuracy and detail
• Exceptional communication skills to inform, persuade and negotiate
• To be able to manage projects, Microsoft proficient
• Prior knowledge of payroll, fleet and or employee insurance would be advantageous

Job Offer

Great opportunity for progression and development + great competitive salary + personal bonus scheme + 33 days holiday + service days + defined contribution pension scheme + employee assistance programme + free and secure on site car parking + internal sports and social groups + subsidised canteen with home cooked food + access to a wide range of discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment and lifestyle + long service awards