Payroll Pension Administrator

Schools’ Choice; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization seeks a dedicated Payroll Pension Administrator in Ipswich to support their pension administration processes. The role involves processing pension data, managing changes, and ensuring excellent service levels in a team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft tools, and a solid understanding of pension terminology.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in a pensions, payroll, or finance role preferred.
• Proficient understanding of automatic enrolment legislation.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process administration for multiple pension schemes efficiently.
• Liaise with pension providers for accurate data.
• Support Payroll team with pension-related queries.

Skills

Pension terminology

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

GDPR compliance

Education

Minimum five GCSEs at Grade C or above

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Payroll Pension Administrator

Location: Ipswich

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Hourly Pay rate: £12.82

Lenth of assignment: 3 months with possible extension

Working Arrangements: This position offers some working from home after 6 weeks of training. (Flexibility around working from home will depend on business needs and team coordination)

Role overview:

Opus People Solutions is looking for dedicated Pension Administrator to join our Schools' Choice Pension Team. This role is crucial in supporting our pension administration processes, ensuring data accuracy, and maintaining excellent service levels as we grow our team to meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

-Accurately process administration for multiple pension schemes, including LGPS, TPS, AE, and private AVCs.

-Manage joiners, leavers, and in-service pension changes efficiently and accurately.

-Liaise regularly with pension providers to ensure timely and accurate pension data.

-Support the Payroll team by handling pension-related queries and ensuring payroll systems are up to date with legislative and company changes.

-Generate detailed reports, reconcile data, and interpret pension information.

-Assist with the monthly pension and payroll processes, verifying the accuracy of transactions.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

Minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above.

Knowledge & Skills:

-Understanding of pension terminology, including PLD, estimates, retirements, transfers, and AVCs.

-Knowledge of pensionable vs. non-pensionable pay, opt-in/out rules, and automatic enrolment legislation.

-Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and sensitive manner.

-Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload.

-Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.

-Proactive problem-solver with the ability to work collaboratively and deliver excellent customer service.

-Knowledge of GDPR compliance.

Experience:

1-2 years in a pensions, payroll, or finance role preferred.