Pensions Administrator Grade 5 (Maternity Cover)

A vacancy has arisen for a Pensions Administrator to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a full-time role, for a fixed period of nine months starting 3 January 2023, as part of a small team who work hybridly.

Your role and responsibilities will include:

¿              Providing an effective and efficient pensions administration service to members of the University¿s three main defined benefit pension schemes in accordance with pension scheme rules, statutory requirements and University policies.

¿              Completing day to day administrative processes as allocated, including performing automated and manual calculations, preparing communications and also checking and reviewing benefit calculations and communications prepared by other members of the Pensions Team.

¿              Maintaining excellent communications with pension scheme members, internal colleagues and external organisations.

¿              Processing a wide variety of documents in accordance with the various schemes¿ rules, regulations and administrative guidelines.

¿              Monitoring the effectiveness of pension procedures and communications, recommending and implementing improved arrangements as appropriate.

¿              Assisting in the processing of annual routines including annual benefit statements and pension increases.

You will hold at least three GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics and have experience of working on defined benefit pension schemes.You will be highly numerate, analytical and proficient in standard software packages, particularly Excel. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are also essential, including the ability to explain pension regulations and procedures effectively to all scheme members. You must be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, whilst paying attention to detail and achieving high levels of accuracy. You will also be required to work on your own initiative within the scope of your role.

The University of Liverpool actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University of Liverpool has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

The University has the right to close the vacancy early if it is deemed that there have been enough applications received.