Pensions Project Administrator

Hymans Robertson; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic pensions firm in Glasgow is seeking a Pensions Project Administrator to join their Data Journey team. The role involves supporting the delivery of data enhancement projects in pensions administration. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible employee benefits, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Flexible employee benefits

On-site mental health support

Paid volunteering leave

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Previous experience in pensions projects is preferred.
• Experience working in an administrative environment.
• Knowledge of DB pensions.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of pensions administration data enhancement projects.
• Perform pensions data cleansing and improve electronic data accuracy.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth project progress.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

GCSE/Scottish Standard Maths and English or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Our Third Party Administration (TPA) department is a dynamic team managing a diverse portfolio of clients. They play a key role in providing our clients and members with market-leading service on Defined Benefits (DB), Defined Contribution (DC), and CARE pension arrangements.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join this department as a Pensions Project Administrator within our Data Journey team in our Edinburgh or Glasgow Office.

What will your role look like?

You will work as part of the TPA Data Journey Projects Team nationwide to support the delivery and implementation of pensions administration data enhancement projects for our clients. Projects may include preparing schemes for Dashboard connection, data cleansing for buy-in projects, and GMP equalisation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Under guidance from a senior colleague, perform pensions data cleansing and improve electronic data accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with producing end-of-project closure reports as required.
• Collaborate with all teams to ensure smooth progress of pensions projects.
• Run pensions data extracts, analyze data, and produce letters/reports for team review.
• Follow office procedures, document all communications, and adhere to compliance requirements.
• Perform ad-hoc administrative duties, including mailing exercises and helpline support.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Minimum GCSE/Scottish Standard Maths and English, or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of DB pensions and previous experience in pensions projects.
• Experience working in an administrative environment.
• Experience in data collection and entry.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Outlook, and advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.

We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet all the listed attributes but are competent in most areas and eager to develop further with our support.

In addition to a competitive salary and profit share scheme, we offer:

• A flexible range of employee benefits tailored to your lifestyle.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment encouraging your ideas.
• On-site mental health and wellbeing support.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development, including mentoring and access to our learning portal, Aspire.
• Regular social activities, three days of paid volunteering leave annually, and a day off for your birthday.
• Hybrid working model with two in-office days per week, combining the benefits of remote and office work.
• Flexible working hours between 7am and 7pm to suit your needs.