Job Details
Job Purpose
To work collaboratively with the Payroll Lead to ensure the effective delivery of all pensions processes, produce statutory returns and ensure broad compliance with statutory regulations.
To provide support, guidance and technical advice to Pension Officers and other key stakeholders to ensure a timely and responsive pension service.
Support system developments in relation to Payroll and Pension objectives utilising MHR iTrent and Pension Scheme systems used by Oldham Council and on behalf of Oldham Council to external clients.
Key Tasks
💵Ensure that all pension work requests are processed accurately within defined timescales and according to policies and procedures.
💵Ensure all notifications to the various pension funds are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
💵Facilitate with the production of annual returns for the Council and other Pension Schemes.
💵Assist the Senior Payroll Officers in the preparation of year end and other statutory/non-statutory returns.
💵Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the service through training and development of individuals, under the guidance of the Payroll Lead.
💵Liaise with customers to ensure pension queries on data, processes, procedures and regulations are dealt with for the effective preparation of the payroll.
💵Assist in maintaining and archiving pensions data and records in a safe manner to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
💵When required, attend meetings with internal and external clients.
💵Support pension officers to deal with escalated and/or complex pension issues.
💵Manage the activity of the pension team to ensure legislative and organisational deadlines and requirements are met.
💵Provide input into designs and implementation projects as required.
💵Support the payroll lead in the development, testing and implementation of system changes, in accordance with internal change control processes ensuring compliance with SLA’s and project plans.
💵Provide support for both internal and external audits.
Experience
💷Experience of pensions administration.
💷Proven experience of working as part of a Pensions Team within a large organisation and sharing knowledge as appropriate
💷Significant experience in accurate data input, checking and verifying in accordance with organisational regulations and pension systems protocols
💷Demonstrable experience of operating the pension processes from start to end with an emphasis on compliance
💷Demonstrable experience of working with payroll and pension systems and technologies
If you are interested in this role please do reach out to me via email or telephone!
amberrayment@carringtonblakerecruitment.com
020 753 766 07