Pension Specialist

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

Are you an experienced Pensions Administrator looking for a new and interesting challenge?

My client is an established financial services company seeking a detail-focused professional with exposure to Defined Benefit pension administration. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join a growing client service team supporting members throughout the pension lifecycle while ensuring exceptional service standards and regulatory compliance.

Key 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.

About You

• 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.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills would be advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.

This is a great opportunity to join a blue chip financial services organisation offering a great working environment, generous benefits package and excellent prospects for development.