Senior Pension Systems Analyst

Barnett Waddingham; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK pension administration firm is seeking a Senior Pension Systems Analyst to join their team. This hybrid role requires expertise in pension and payroll administration, advanced Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to mentor junior colleagues. The successful candidate will deliver systems-related project work, ensure data readiness for GMP projects, and drive continuous process improvements. Competitive salary and benefits, including generous pension contributions, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive discretionary annual bonus

Generous pension scheme (8% contribution)

Funded training and professional development

Private medical cover

Critical illness cover

Gym/sports membership allowance

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of pension and payroll administration required.
• Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Office necessary.
• Professional qualification in project management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for Penstream & GMP.
• Deliver systems-related work for projects and BAU teams.
• Perform data analysis for GMP projects and ensure readiness.
• Mentor and train junior colleagues effectively.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

In-depth pension and payroll administration knowledge

Project management knowledge

Mentoring and training

Education

GCSE Grade '5' or 'C' in Mathematics and English or equivalent

Professional qualification in pension calculations or retirement provision

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Pension Systems Analyst to join our Pension Administration team. This role will be working as part of the Penstream team. Penstreamis Barnett Waddingham's in‑house application covering all aspects of pension administration.

This is a permanent, full time role and it can be based in our Birmingham, Bristol, Cheltenham, Glasgow, Leeds or Liverpool offices working on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

• Being a Subject Matter Expert for Penstream & GMP
• Taking ownership for the delivery of systems related work for each project
• Working with BAU administration teams, GMP project administration teams, and actuaries
• Ensuring data readiness for GMP projects by analysing Penstream member data and resolving issues
• Ensuring Penstream scheme setup readiness for GMP projects by analysing the setup and resolving issues
• Running and checking system calculations to create GMP equalisation preserved benefit values
• Reviewing and importing data to create GMP equalisation pension in payment values
• Reconciling payroll changes
• Ensuring project work is fully documented for handover to BAU administration teams
• Identifying opportunities for continuous workflow process improvements
• Identifying opportunities for system development
• Working to project deadlines
• Checking the work of other team members
• Mentoring and training junior colleagues

Qualifications

• A minimum of GCSE Grade “5” or “C” in Mathematics and English or equivalent
• An in‑depth knowledge and high level of experience of pension and payroll administration
• A knowledge of Microsoft Office to an advanced level
• Hold, or studying towards, a professional qualification (for example, Certificate in Pensions Calculations, Advance Diploma in Retirement Provision)
• A qualification in project management is desirable

Benefits

• Competitive discretionary annual bonus and salary review
• Generous pension scheme (we contribute 8%)
• Funded training and professional development
• Core benefits including private medical cover, life assurance, group income protection, and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading
• A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, Sports Allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to £50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of retailer discounts

Happy to talk flexible working.

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