Pensions Lead, UK & Ireland (Hybrid)

GXO Logistics, Inc; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Dental insurance

Company pension

GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle to work

Cashback cards

Saving scheme

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Northampton is seeking an Assistant Manager, Pensions to own day-to-day governance and administration of UK pension arrangements. You will lead two direct reports, manage data, enrolment and TUPE projects, and partner with payroll, HR and external providers to improve service delivery.

The role requires strong knowledge of UK pensions legislation, DC/DB schemes, and excellent stakeholder communication. Hybrid working offered.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK pensions legislation, including DC/DB and auto-enrolment compliance.
• Proven DC pension administration experience; exposure to DB schemes desirable.
• APMI qualification (or equivalent) preferred.
• Excellent analytical, numeracy and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day administration, governance and compliance of GXO's DC arrangements, ensuring all activities meet legislative requirements.
• Manage pension data, contributions, enrolment and re-enrolment processes across payroll, MyBenefits and pension provider systems.
• Act as the pensions lead for TUPE transfers and business change projects, reviewing pension obligations and supporting onboarding/offboarding.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, payroll, HR and external providers to implement system enhancements and improve service delivery.
• Drive pension-related projects and cross-functional initiatives with expert guidance across the GXO Group.

Skills

Pensions governance

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

APMI qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

ADP

SuccessFactors

ServiceNow

Excel

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Northampton is seeking an Assistant Manager, Pensions to own day-to-day governance and administration of UK pension arrangements. You will lead two direct reports, manage data, enrolment and TUPE projects, and partner with payroll, HR and external providers to improve service delivery.

The role requires strong knowledge of UK pensions legislation, DC/DB schemes, and excellent stakeholder communication. Hybrid working offered.