Defined Benefit Pensions Administrator | Growth & Benefits

Front Row Recruitment; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Front Row Recruitment is seeking an experienced Pensions Administrator for a leading UK financial services client. The role focuses on Defined Benefit pension administration, accurate records, and regulatory compliance, supporting members throughout the pension lifecycle.

You will handle member queries, payroll activities, and liaise with trustees, actuaries, and providers, contributing to service excellence and process improvements within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in pensions administration or pensions payroll, or employee benefits administration.
• Good understanding of defined benefit pension schemes.
• Knowledge of pension legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience handling pension queries and member communications.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills would be advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Administer pension scheme member records accurately and efficiently.
• Calculate pension entitlements and support member queries.
• Assist with pension payroll activities, including pensioner payments and changes.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with GDPR and pension legislation.
• Liaise with trustees, scheme members, payroll teams, actuaries, and third-party providers.
• Ensure compliance with pension regulations, scheme rules, and internal governance procedures.
• Contribute to process improvements and service excellence initiatives.

Skills

Pensions administration

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Front Row Recruitment is seeking an experienced Pensions Administrator for a leading UK financial services client. The role focuses on Defined Benefit pension administration, accurate records, and regulatory compliance, supporting members throughout the pension lifecycle.

You will handle member queries, payroll activities, and liaise with trustees, actuaries, and providers, contributing to service excellence and process improvements within a supportive team.