Senior Pensions Administrator -

IDEX Consulting; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Pensions Administrator to join their Perth team. The role focuses on managing DB pension schemes, performing manual benefit calculations, and guiding junior staff to ensure accuracy and compliance.

You will review complex cases, liaise with clients, and stay current with pensions legislation to provide technical guidance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in DB pension administration is essential.
• Ability to perform manual benefit calculations and review colleagues' work.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review DB pension scheme administration activities for leavers, retirements, deaths, and transfers.
• Oversee processes, monitor SLAs and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Handle complex calculations and respond to non-standard queries.
• Mentor and support junior team members to promote best practices.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams to deliver seamless service.
• Stay up-to-date with pensions legislation and provide technical guidance.

Skills

DB pension administration

Manual benefit calculations

Team mentoring

Client liaison

Communication

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

A leading UK pensions consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Pensions Administrator to join their Perth team. This role is ideal for someone with strong Defined Benefit (DB) pensions experience, confident in manual calculations and overseeing the work of junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review DB pension scheme administration, including leavers, retirements, deaths, and transfers.
• Oversee team processes, monitor SLAs, and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Handle complex calculations and queries, and sign off on non-standard correspondence.
• Support and mentor junior team members, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to deliver seamless service.
• Keep up to date with pensions legislation and provide technical guidance.

The successful candidate will have

• DB pensions administration experience essential.
• Confident with manual benefit calculations and checking work of others.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Great opportunity to join a respected organisation offering career growth, professional support, and competitive rewards.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission

At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.