Pensions Specialist - Leeds, United Kingdom - Page Personnel Secretarial & Business Support

Page Personnel Secretarial & Business Support

Verified Company

Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Shape ongoing administration in this predominantly pensions and benefits role but also support the wider team with payroll and fleet management too.

Client Details
Page Personnel are recruiting on behalf of their client who are a global leader in fluid engineering. They specialise in pumping, agitation, mixing, separation and purification technologies for fluids of all types

Description
The key responsibilities of the Pensions Specialist will be:

Advising management, Trustees and members (where appropriate) of the pension scheme on pension matters, policy, rules and benefits
Keeping up to date with current pension legislation and ensuring that the scheme operates within its own Trust Deed and Rules and within the law
Maintaining a full set of accounting records for the scheme and preparation of the scheme's final accounts in conjunction with the Finance department
Ensuring that all of the scheme's administration is handled quickly, effectively and appropriately and within the expectations of the scheme Trustees
Ensuring that key pension activities are managed effectively including calculation and payment of benefits, liaison with members or dependants, monthly pension payroll, pension fund transfers etc
Participating in quarterly Pension Scheme Trustee Meetings and taking minutes of proceedings
Provision of data required for Scheme Actuary to carry out an annual investment performance analysis and 3 yearly scheme actuarial valuation
Administration of Defined Contribution Scheme and life assurance schemes, including provision of annual returns, and making payments when required
To support payroll as and when required, to administer and run payroll
Support/Act as Fleet Administrator to ensure all records are regularly updated, reviewed and work to continually improve processes linked to the UK fleet
Working to actively support the continuous improvement of the pensions and benefits provided to the employees
Proactively engaging in company initiatives designed to support a culture of safe working, environmental protection and continual improvement

Profile

The successful Pensions Specialist will have/ be:

A strong administrative background relating to defined benefit pensions
Extensive knowledge of UK statutory compliance regulations for pensions
To be passionate about results, with a meticulous approach to accuracy and detail
Exceptional communication skills to inform, persuade and negotiate
To be able to manage projects, Microsoft proficient
Prior knowledge of payroll, fleet and or employee insurance would be advantageous
Keen to develop your own skills

Job Offer
Great competitive salary up to £35k per annum + opportunities to develop + personal bonus scheme + 33 days holiday including bank holidays + defined contribution pension scheme + employee assistance program + free and secure on site car parking + internalsports and social groups + subsidised cateen with home cooked food + access to a wide range of discounts on shopping, entertainment and lifestyle + long service awards