Reed HR are working with a local authority based in East Sussex who are seeking an experienced Pensions Manager to join their HR team. This independent position within Pensions & HR involves managing one team member who will assist you. The successful candidate will efficiently, effectively, and proactively manage pension arrangements in line with current legislation and oversee pension audits.
Contract: 2 year fixed-term contract.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure and maintain a strong understanding of all pension matters within the organisation for both Support Staff and Operational Staff.
* Ensure that all pension statutory regulations are correctly applied and employees are updated with changes.
* Research, prepare and present reports to the Senior Leadership Team.
* Oversee case work relating to specific individual issues, ensuring issues are addressed in a timely manner through to resolution. Undertake complex or sensitive case work as appropriate.
* Undertake and manage pension projects, produce recommendations after the research and risk assessment of options. This may include the line management of resources for Projects.
* Manage auto enrolment arrangements for all Pension Schemes ensuring compliance with legislation.
* Understand the pension implications of change and ensure a close and effective working relationship with team and administrators to ensure efficiency of operation.
* Ensure a good customer service to scheme members and employees and provide guidance to employees on the organisation's pension schemes through regular and timely communications via intranet communications and face-to-face communication.
Person Specification:
* Experience of pension administration or managing the employer role on behalf of an organisation.
* Experience of managing changing priorities and situations.
* Experience of planning the use of resources.
* Experience of working across all levels within an organisation and tailoring responses to meet recipient needs.
* Experience of dealing with financial accountability and procurement systems within a public sector environment.
If this role sounds of interest, please apply now with your most recent C.V.
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