Pensions Administrator - 12 month FTC/maternity cover

Just Group plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Group plc is seeking a Pensions Administrator on a 12 month FTC/maternity cover in Reigate. The role is hybrid (50%) and supports the Data team with data checks, scheme implementations, and onboarding to TPA and DB Operations. 35 hours per week with a permanent contract.

The successful candidate will have DB pension administration experience, strong data accuracy, and the ability to work to tight deadlines while coordinating with Operational teams during transitions.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defined Benefit (DB) pension scheme administration.
• Bulk annuities knowledge is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review data for new scheme implementations and assist with data queries.
• Support onboarding of schemes to TPA and DB Operations teams.
• Assist with payroll funding and member calculations during transition periods.
• Be first point of contact for operational teams during TPA setup.
• Support monthly transition MI production and data sign-off.

Skills

DB pension administration

Job description

Pensions Administrator - 12 month FTC/maternity cover

Location: Reigate (Hybrid - 50%)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours

Purpose

To provide high calibre and proactive support to the Data team for all new scheme implementations, reviewing data, and dealing with data queries.

To support where required as a contact for implementation queries from Third Party Administrator (TPA) and the Defined Benefit (DB) Operations team.

About Just

We help people achieve a better later life. That’s our purpose and it’s the reason we exist. We are a fast-growing company helping customers enjoy the retirement they deserve. We do this through a variety of market leading, award-winning products and services, delivered by a diverse team of over 1,250 purpose-led colleagues who genuinely put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

This is a brilliant time to join our business. We are on an exciting growth journey to become the UK’s most loved retirement expert.

Key responsibilities

• Support implementations process completing initial high-level data checks ensuring data is fit for the next level of checks, aiding an effective and efficient data sign off ahead of true up and TPA onboarding.
• Support the flow of all scheme implementations in to TPA, attending work planning calls in respect of implementations.
• Support the Onboarding and Buyout team with the TPA onboarding sign off process maintaining records of the sign offs completed in line with the agreed DB Governance matrix.
• Help support all operational tasks for schemes in transition such as payroll funding and member calculations, working with Operational teams as required.
• Be initial point of contact for the Operational teams for any funding or other queries during the TPA set up process.
• Support the BAU handover process with TPA and Operational team, owning any queries and resolving as required.
• Support the production and collation of monthly transition MI.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in Defined Benefit (DB) pension scheme administration
• An understanding of Bulk annuities, pension scheme administration requirements and systems would be beneficial.
• Self-starter, able to work on own and to tight deadlines, maintaining exceptional standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Good verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.Good analytical and issue resolution skills.
• An understanding of project management would be beneficial, but not essential.
• Experience working in the pensions industry for administrators or an insurance company would be beneficial.
• Pension Risk Transfer / Bulk Annuities would be beneficial.

What’s in it for you

• A competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus an additional day on us for your birthday
• Private medical cover and income protection, just in case
• A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme
• Opportunities to progress your career in-role and within the company
• Free access to the Headspace app, 24/7 employee assistance helpline and trained physical and mental health first aiders
• A variety of employee funded benefits available via our online benefits portal
• Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones

Explore our full range of benefits on our dedicated benefits page.