- Experience in Pension Administration gained in Local Government.
- Experience of providing support to scheme members and staff.
- Ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively.
- Excellent IT Skills and experience of using computerised financial systems.
- Proven experience of working in a team in a busy office environment.
Pensions Officer - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Highland Council
Description
Job Description
Post Title: Pensions Officer (Transfers & Aggregations Team)
Location: Highland Council Headquarters, Inverness
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £32, - £36, per annum
Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.
Contact Details: Natasha Oram Tel:
Job Purpose:
As a Pension Officer within the Transfers and Aggregations team, you will be responsible for calculating and checking a variety of scheme benefits, including transfers into and out of the scheme and the aggregation of scheme membership; ensuring these calculations are processed accurately, on time, and in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements.
You will support and deputise for the Senior Pensions Officer (Aggregations and Transfers), providing day to day support to the Technicians Team, assisting with queries, checking benefit calculations, delivering training and providing feedback on daily tasks.
You will provide support and guidance to pension scheme members on all aspects of LGPS transfers and aggregations, ensuring compliance with pension legislation at all times.
You will have the opportunity to contribute your ideas for improvement and to help shape service delivery.
Please APPLY ONLINE.
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