Service Care Solutions are working on behalf of a local authority in Oldham, for a Senior Pensions Officer to join their team.
The role involves working closely with the Payroll Lead to ensure accurate and timely processing of pensions, compliance with statutory regulations, and effective collaboration with various stakeholders.
Pension Process Management:
Ensure accurate processing of pension requests.
Timely notifications to pension funds.
Facilitate annual returns for the Council and other Pension Schemes.
Ensure compliance with data protection regulations by maintaining and archiving pension data.
Provide guidance and technical advice to Pension Officers and stakeholders.
Support system developments related to Payroll and Pension objectives.
Handle complex pension issues and queries.
Manage the pension team to meet deadlines and requirements.
Contribute to training and development under the guidance of the Payroll Lead.
Support payroll system changes, including development, testing, and implementation.
Provide input into design and implementation projects.
Assist with internal and external audits related to pensions and payroll.
Strong understanding of pension schemes and statutory regulations.
Experience with payroll and pension systems, particularly MHR iTrent.
Experience in handling audits and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.