Payroll Pension Administrator

Location: Ipswich

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Hourly Pay rate: £12.82

Lenth of assignment: 3 months with possible extension

Working Arrangements: This position offers some working from home after 6 weeks of training. (Flexibility around working from home will depend on business needs and team coordination)

Role overview:

Opus People Solutions is looking for dedicated Pension Administrator to join our Schools' Choice Pension Team. This role is crucial in supporting our pension administration processes, ensuring data accuracy, and maintaining excellent service levels as we grow our team to meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

-Accurately process administration for multiple pension schemes, including LGPS, TPS, AE, and private AVCs.

-Manage joiners, leavers, and in-service pension changes efficiently and accurately.

-Liaise regularly with pension providers to ensure timely and accurate pension data.

-Support the Payroll team by handling pension-related queries and ensuring payroll systems are up to date with legislative and company changes.

-Generate detailed reports, reconcile data, and interpret pension information.

-Assist with the monthly pension and payroll processes, verifying the accuracy of transactions.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

Minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above.

Knowledge & Skills:

-Understanding of pension terminology, including PLD, estimates, retirements, transfers, and AVCs.

-Knowledge of pensionable vs. non-pensionable pay, opt-in/out rules, and automatic enrolment legislation.

-Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and sensitive manner.

-Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload.

-Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.

-Proactive problem-solver with the ability to work collaboratively and deliver excellent customer service.

-Knowledge of GDPR compliance.

Experience:

1-2 years in a pensions, payroll, or finance role preferred.