Senior Pensions Administrator

Hunter Savage; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pensions consultancy is seeking a Senior Pensions Administrator to manage DB pensions administration tasks in Northern Ireland. The role involves maintaining member records, preparing benefit statements, and liaising with trustees. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of UK pensions legislation, and the ability to mentor staff. The position offers an above market rate salary and flexible hybrid or remote working options.

Benefits

Above market rate salary

Company pension and life insurance

Study support for professional exams

Enhanced maternity leave

Additional leave and birthday leave

Regular company events

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Defined Benefit pensions administration.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK pensions legislation and processes.
• Confident managing complex calculations and scheme data.

Responsibilities

• Deliver DB administration services to a portfolio of pension schemes.
• Maintain and update member records.
• Prepare and check benefit statements and calculations.
• Liaise directly with scheme members and trustees.
• Support consultancy projects and data audits.

Skills

Defined Benefit pensions administration

UK pensions legislation knowledge

Managing complex calculations

Mentoring junior staff

Use of Mantle software

Job description

Senior Pensions Administrator (Defined Benefits)

Location: Northern Ireland (Hybrid / Remote options available) Salary: Above market rate

We're hiring for our client, a leading pensions consultancy, who are looking for an experienced Senior Pensions Administrator to join their growing team in Northern Ireland. This is a great opportunity to take on early responsibility, be part of a supportive team, and work on a wide range of Defined Benefit (DB) schemes.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Above market rate salary
2. Flexible working – hybrid, remote, and part‑time options
3. Exposure to varied and interesting DB pensions work

The Role

You’ll play a key role in the delivery of DB administration services to a portfolio of pension schemes. Day‑to‑day work will include:

• Maintaining and updating member records
• Preparing and checking benefit statements and calculations
• Running and checking payroll for pensioners
• Managing scheme treasury functions
• Liaising directly with scheme members and trustees
• Producing SLA monitoring reports
• Supporting project work such as GMP equalisation and data audits
• Assisting with consultancy support and wider business projects

The Person

• 5+ years of experience in Defined Benefit pensions administration
• Strong technical knowledge of UK pensions legislation and processes
• Confident managing complex calculations and scheme data
• Comfortable working as part of a team and mentoring junior staff
• Experience using Mantle software is an advantage
• Positive, adaptable, and keen to take on responsibility

The Rewards

• Above market rate salary
• Company pension and life insurance
• Study support for professional exams (optional)
• Flexible hybrid or remote working
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Additional leave and birthday leave
• Regular company events
• Supportive and collaborative working environment