Pension Administrator

Lockheed Martin; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company located in Ampthill seeks a Pensions & Benefits Administrator to support all aspects of pension and benefit administration. This role involves maintaining records, processing contributions, and managing invoices. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills and a background in pensions and benefits is advantageous. The company fosters an inclusive environment and encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of qualifications.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, clerical, and data entry skills.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Self-starter able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of European pensions and international benefits.
• Administer invoice payments and plan renewals.
• Maintain accurate records and process pension contributions.

Skills

Good communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Ability to resolve discrepancies

Experience with pensions and benefits

Job description

37.5 hours per week with flexi working pattern

This role will be supporting all our global administration activity - with workload requirements increasing we are seeking a proven Pensions & Benefits Administrator.

The role:

As part of our International Reward Centre of Expertise, this position will assist in the administration of the provision of European pensions and international benefits.

This position will support all aspects of administrative activity, under the guidance of the International Benefits and EMEA Pension Manager.

You will work closely with employees, Finance , plan trustees, and external service providers to maintain accurate records, process pension contributions, and invoice payments.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• The Administrator will provide support for all pension and benefit activities including:
• Administers invoice payments and plan renewals.
• Ensures the administration of all related programs are in compliance with established guidelines, processes, procedures and applicable laws.
• Supports with pension and benefit communications to employees.
• Work with regional Reward teams and external vendors to ensure efficiency of administration.
• Creating, processing, and tracking invoices, ensuring accuracy, timely payments, and proper record-keeping, handling tasks like invoice discrepancy resolution and vendor queries.
• Develop and maintain employee communications and support to ensure a greater level of engagement and understanding with the workforce.
• Prepare draft communication materials, such as webinars, statements and newsletters.
• Monitoring project expenditure and work with their leader to ensure projects are delivered on plan and to budget.
• Work under guidance of their leader, to take on tasks like documenting processes, preparing meeting notes, and conducting analysis.
• Generate, upload, and distribute invoices via customer portals or systems (e.g.,SAP).
• Input and maintain accurate invoice details and customer account information.
• Investigate and resolve issues with invoices, payments, or customer accounts
• Demonstrate ability to work in a high-volume role within a large complex business within a hands on capacity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with multiple key stakeholders.
• Perform other related administrative tasks as necessary, including assisting with payroll-related queries and coordinating with other departments as needed.
• Administrative experience with benefits but not essential
• A self starter who is able to work independently without needing continual supervision or direction.

What skills will I need?

• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational, clerical, and data entry skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies and financial issues relating to invoices.
• Capability to manage changing priorities and tasks effectively
• A background in Pensions and benefits would help immensely.

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or call 02392 415270.