Senior Pensions Administrator - Team 2
Location: Reading
Working Model: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Level: Consultant Level
Reference: REQ002353
About XPS Group: XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. Our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential.
The Role:
As a Senior Pensions Administrator with XPS, you will:
* Oversee the management of monthly and annual processes on the team. Ensure processes are fully monitored and completed in line with customer and legislation requirements.
* Monitor accuracy, performance, and SLAs for the team, including activity and client performances, and take action to ensure targets are met. This includes monitoring, delegating, and coordinating workflow.
* Ensure standard documentation is scheme-specific and incorporate them into existing procedures.
* Participate in client meetings where appropriate.
* Handle complex pensions queries, scrutinising the work of less experienced pension administration team members.
* Sign out non-standard letters in response to client and member queries.
* Update relevant pension administration databases and systems.
* Perform manual and automated benefits calculations.
* Identify training needs across the team and assist with developing and mentoring team members.
Your Profile - Essential Criteria:
* Previous pensions administration experience of Defined Benefit (DB) schemes including leavers, retirements, deaths, transfers in, and transfers out.
* Experience of current pensions legislation and framework.
* IT proficient, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.
* Maths and English GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent.
* Confident communicator and problem solver.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary
* Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme
* 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
* Flexible Bank holidays
* Pension scheme, matching contribution structure
* Healthcare cash plan
* Flexible Benefits Scheme
* Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
* XPS Rewards
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to a digital GP service
* Paid volunteering day
* Staff referral scheme
What Next: If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please discuss with the recruitment team.
The Successful Candidate Will Need to Demonstrate:
* Right to Work confirmation
* DBS Disclosure check
* Employment or educational references covering five years
* Satisfactory credit check
We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued.
Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list.
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