Senior Pensions Administrator - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - XPS Pensions Group

XPS Pensions Group

Verified Company

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Contractual hours
36.25

Basis
Full time

Job category/type

XPS Administration

Date posted
21/05/2024

Job reference
REQ002283

Senior Pensions Administrator (Installations):

Senior Pensions Administrator (Installations)

Consultant grade

Edinburgh

Hybrid

Full Time

Permanent

XPS Pensions Group is a multi-award winning and leading independent pensions consulting and administration business. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where
talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential.

Our Pensions Administration business continues to grow, and with some exciting new business opportunities in bulk annuity administration we are now looking for an experienced Senior Pensions Administrator to join our vibrant office with hybrid working.

This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a pensions role where they have gained knowledge of defined benefit pension schemes transitioning through Buy-in, Buy-out, performing calculations and checking work of colleagues.

XPS is the only UK pensions specialist listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market and we have the scale and flexibility to think and act differently.

We are a multi-award-winning Pensions Consultancy with over 1 million member pension schemes administered and 1800 staff in locations across the UK.

We advise on all things workplace pensions related.

We help trustees and employers run pension schemes for the benefit of both current and former employees and we support scheme members in a way that is relevant, innovative and easily digestible.

Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect.

We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best.

It's about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they're happy.

Above all, it's about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are.

The Team
Our award-winning pensions administration business puts scheme members at the heart of everything we do. Our services include scheme administration, first-time outsourcing, member communications and scam protection.

The Role
As a Senior Pensions Administrator (Installations) with XPS you will:

Assist with the implementation requirements of schemes onboarding through buy-in and buy-out, to bulk annuity administration

Ensure process and procedures are in place for the core admin team
Ensure the setup of any required reporting, letter templates etc
Produce the benefit basis summary
Train and support the core admin team members with the new scheme
Ensure key scheme documentation is in place
Assist with calculation set up, checking and testing
Complete project work
Liaise with stakeholders
Maintain compliance with accreditations

Your profile

Essential Criteria

Previous experience with Defined Benefit pensions schemes
Experience of schemes transitioning through buyin, buyout
Experience of taking on new schemes
Able to perform complex calculations
Ability to develop a culture of high standards, excellent quality, and customer responsiveness
Knowledge and experience of MS Office Products such as Excel and Word (or similar)
Strong organisation skills
A cando attitude

What we offer:

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Life at XPS
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Our People Approach

We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include:

Competitive salary
Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme
25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
Flexible Bank holidays
Pension scheme, matching contribution structure
Healthcare cash plan
Flexible Benefits Scheme to support you in and out of work, helping you look after you and your family covering Security & Protection, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
XPS Rewards (offers High Street discounts and savings from retailers and services providers as well as offers available via phone)
Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
Access to a digital GP service
Paid volunteering day when participating in Company organised events
Staff referral scheme when you introduce a friend to XPS

What next:

Right to Work confirmation
DBS Disclosure check
Employment or educational references covering five years
Satisfactory credit check

**We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.