Local Authority Senior Pensions Advisor, North West London

Pertemps; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Pensions Advisor to work in North West London. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme and experience in processing pension contributions. Responsibilities include calculating redundancy payments, managing pension benefits accurately, and assisting with early retirements. The role requires being in the office two days a week. Competitive pay rate of £29.17 per hour offered.

Qualifications

• High degree of knowledge relating to LGPS Regulations.
• Experience in processing pension benefits and contributions.
• Ability to assist in maintaining accurate records for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and check redundancy payments as required.
• Process all types of pension benefits with accuracy.
• Support in processing early retirements accurately.

Skills

Knowledge of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Experience in pension administration

Ability to handle pension contributions

Job description

Local Authority Senior Pensions Advisor, North West London

Pay rate £29.17 per hour

Contract role, Local Government Pension Scheme

Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Local Authority Senior Pensions Advisor in North West London.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and check redundancy payments where required.
• Process contributions: handle all types of pension benefits and contributions with accuracy.
• Process and check weekly payments, calculating accurately and ensuring they are processed in a timely manner.
• Analyse and manage the monthly employer contribution remittances and schedules.
• Support in the processing of early retirements, provide relevant data to the pensions administrator to enable them to calculate pension benefits and costs to the employer, and liaise with any other parties as necessary to support the accurate and timely provision of this information.
• Provide training / guidance as necessary to pension/HR colleagues in relation to the administration of the LGPS by scheme employers and their agents.
• Assist the Assistant Pensions Team Manager in maintaining records to provide accurate data for the purposes of system control, monitoring of performance indicators and benchmarking.
• Check pensions payroll data for new pensioners, deaths, beneficiaries, and adjustments to pension, and resolve any discrepancies.
• Support with complaint investigations and ombudsman requests.

Knowledge & Skills

• Have a high degree of knowledge relating to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Regulations, Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS), Discretionary Payments Regulations, the State Pension Scheme, and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and The Pensions Regulator requirements in respect of pensions.
• Where required, provide details to the pension administrator provider of LGPS starters, leavers, contractual hours changes, absence and all other relevant changes which impact on pension entitlements, and to monitor the pension administrator provider to ensure accurate record maintenance.

There is a requirement to be in the office 2 days per week. You will need experience of working in a similar role.

Agency Support Details

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to.
• An easy registration process (all done online).
• Referral schemes and incentives.
• Ongoing compliance managed for you.
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.

Please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email [e-mail] for more information.

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