Pension Administrator

My client is a small, very busy Independent Financial Services company based in the centre of Bristol.

The Pensions Administrator role:

We are looking for a new member of staff to assist with the administration of approximately 100 Pension schemes, Group Life schemes, Group Income Protection schemes, and Group Private Medical Schemes. Previous experience of dealing with group schemes is essential. Full training on our procedures/back office systems will be given.

The Pensions Administrator duties:

• Day-to-day administration of Group Personal Pension Schemes
• Administration of Group Life, Group Income Protection, and Group Private Medical Schemes
• Dealing with Auto-enrolment duties – Re-enrolment and Re-declaration of Compliance
• Submitting pension contributions to providers on a monthly basis
• Collating and recording Pension Scheme information
• Preparing and maintaining a Pension Scheme review system
• Sending out Pension Scheme information to employers and scheme members
• Setting up new Schemes
• Assisting Pensions Manager with other Pension Scheme related tasks
• Answering the telephone and making telephone calls to pension scheme members, employers, and Insurance Companies
• Preparation and update of our pension database
• Assisting with any other tasks in the office

Who we are looking for:

Previous pension administration experience and an understanding of pension legislation is preferred. The ideal candidate would need to be able to organise and prioritise their workload effectively and should have the ability to work without supervision, once trained. They should be proactive in identifying and solving day-to-day problems which may arise and be able to work in a pressurised environment with a high workload.

The Pensions Administrator Benefits:

• Training provided
• Support and flexibility around obtaining qualifications
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Pension scheme
• Group Life scheme
• Emergency fund availability