Pensions Administrator

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Orpington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

KHR - Recruitment Specialists seeks a meticulous Pension Administrator to support complex casework within a dynamic team in Orpington. This role offers opportunities for progression in a collaborative environment and requires strong knowledge of DB pensions and scheme rules, along with exceptional attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Defined Benefit pensions.
• Strong understanding of scheme rules and relevant pension legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical accuracy across scheme events and benefit calculations.
• Review and interpret scheme documentation for DB pension schemes.
• Support bulk projects like GMP reconciliations and benefit rectifications.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

PMI Qualification

Job description

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Pensions Administrator
Location: Orpington
Salary: £30 to £40k+ plus Excellent Benefits
Full-Time | Permanent

Are you a meticulous and motivated Pension Administrator with hands-on experience in Defined Benefit (DB) pensions? If you’re looking to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team where your expertise will be valued and your ideas welcomed, we want to hear from you!

Our client is passionate about delivering excellence in pension administration. They support a diverse portfolio of DB pension schemes and pride themselves on providing a high-quality, compliant service to trustees, members, and stakeholders. As they continue to grow, they’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to accuracy, client service, and continuous improvement.

About the Role
As a Pensions Administrator, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, supporting complex casework and ensuring technical accuracy across scheme events and benefit calculations. You’ll be part of the team that resolves queries, interprets scheme rules, and helps to shape best practices.

What You’ll Be Doing:
Reviewing and interpreting scheme documentation and rules for DB pension schemes
Ensuring the accuracy of benefit calculations and assisting with complex member queries
Supporting bulk projects such as GMP reconciliations, benefit rectifications, and scheme wind-ups
Providing technical guidance to administrators and mentoring junior staff
Helping maintain and develop internal procedure documents and calculation tools

What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience with Defined Benefit pensions
Strong understanding of scheme rules, manual calculations, and relevant pension legislation
Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
A team player with great communication and problem-solving skills
Ideally working towards or holding a relevant qualification (e.g. PMI)

What We Offer:
A supportive, collaborative environment with real opportunities for progression
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
Generous holiday allowance
Pension scheme
Ongoing professional development

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