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Senior Pension Administrator

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In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in United Kingdom
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in United Kingdom
Senior level
Administer defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes, perform complex benefit calculations, check colleague work for compliance, authorise payments, manage pension payroll and year-end returns, liaise with regulators (DWP, HMRC, TPR, ICO), monitor scheme cashflow and investments, and support/train junior team members.
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We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Pension Administrator to join our growing team. This is a permanent, full time role that can be based in our Liverpool or Leeds office, working on a hybrid basis. 

Join us at a genuinely exciting moment for pension administration within Barnett Waddingham. As part of the rapidly growing Howden employee benefits business, opportunities for development have never been stronger. We are investing in our people, our teams and our operating model, creating clear routes for progression and long rewarding careers.

Responsibilities:

  • Has a thorough understanding of the trust deed and rules for each scheme

  • Carries out complex benefit calculations and tasks and deals with more complex pension queries

  • Checks work of other team members, ensuring accuracy and compliance with scheme rules, internal procedures and controls and legislation

  • Authorises benefit payments

  • Checks pensioner payrolls, including calculation of net pay, arranges payments and preparation of year end returns

  • Liaises with authorities including DWP, HMRC, The Pensions Regulator and the Information Commissioner

  • Monitors scheme cashflow requirements and arranges investments / disinvestments as required
  • Supporting team leader and training junior team members 

We would love to hear from you if you have:

  • In depth knowledge of both DB and DC occupational pension schemes

  • Has a clear understanding of how the PPF operates and the nature and type of compensation 

  • Has a thorough understanding of the stages involved and projects to be completed in relation to the PPF assessment period

  • Has a good understanding of the stages involved and projects to be completed in relation to the PPF assessment period 

What's in it for you:

  • Competitive discretionary annual bonus

  • Generous pension scheme  

  • Core benefits for you including private medical cover, life assurance, group income protection, and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading

  • A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you (and your family) including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, Sports Allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to £50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of retailer discounts  

  • For a full list of benefits, please click here 

 

Happy to talk flexible working

Accessibility 

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments or want more information on accessibility, please click here   

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