Pensions Data Administrator

A vacancy has arisen for a Pensions Data Administrator. This a full-time role 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.
– Using Microsoft Excel and other necessary tools to analyse and validate data extracted from the HR system, identifying, raising and amending data queries were appropriate and loading the validated data into the pensions administration system.
– Reconciling payments made to and received from external stakeholders.
–  Maintaining excellent communications with pension scheme members, internal colleagues and external organisations.
–  Monitoring the effectiveness of pension procedures and communications, recommending and implementing improved arrangements as appropriate.
–  Assist in the processing of annual routines including annual benefit statements and pension increases.

 – You will hold 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 has the right to close the vacancy early if it is deemed that there have been enough applications received