Senior Pensions Administrator

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Pensions Administrator to enhance its HR Shared Services Team. This role involves leading the delivery of efficient pension and payroll finance services, ensuring compliance with policies and fostering strong customer relationships. Candidates should possess a CIPP qualification and have experience with Defined Contributions, Defined Benefits, and Public Sector pension schemes. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, allowing flexibility while ensuring a collaborative team environment. Join this forward-thinking company and make a significant impact in the pension administration field!

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role as a Pensions Administrator.
• Strong knowledge of pension schemes including LGPS and NHS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate pension and payroll finance services.
• Build long-lasting customer relationships and resolve issues.

Skills

CIPP qualification

Payroll qualification

Defined Contributions knowledge

Defined Benefits knowledge

Public Sector pension schemes knowledge

Auto-Enrolment rules understanding

Education

CIPP qualification

Formal payroll qualification

Job description

Senior Pensions Administrator, Northampton

We are seeking a Senior Pension Administrator to join our HR Shared Services Team based in Rushden.

Location: Rushden - hybrid working available, with travel to the office required 1-2 days per week.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Some flexibility on hours is available; please discuss this during your application process.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Senior Pensions Administrator, you will work within the HR Shared Services Team, leading and coordinating the delivery of an efficient pension and payroll finance service that is customer-focused and provides value for money. You will collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and support service delivery across the team.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Delivering the pension and payroll finance service in line with Kier's strategies and policies, ensuring business requirements are met.
• Providing excellent service in accordance with contractual commitments and building long-lasting customer relationships.
• Supporting and working closely with the team to ensure a cohesive approach, attending management meetings, contributing ideas, and resolving issues as they arise.
• Developing and monitoring the performance of Pension and Payroll Finance administrators, including setting and reviewing performance targets.

What are we looking for?

This role is ideal for candidates who:

• Hold a CIPP qualification or possess a formal payroll qualification.
• Have experience in a similar role.
• Have strong knowledge of Defined Contributions, Defined Benefits, and Public Sector pension schemes (including LGPS and NHS).
• Have a good understanding of Auto-Enrolment rules and legislation related to Annual & Lifetime Allowance.

We welcome transferrable skills! Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and discuss your potential with us.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs. More information about our benefits can be found here.

Diversity and Inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority. We actively involve our employees in shaping our diversity initiatives. Learn more about our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to receiving your application. Join Kier!