Pensions Officer Specialist
2 weeks ago
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is seeking a dedicated Pensions Officer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of pension benefits.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with experience in pension administration to develop their skills and knowledge. The role involves working closely with the pensions team leaders and manager to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer LGPS: Apply detailed knowledge of LGPS, Discretionary Payments, State Pension Scheme, and HMRC requirements.
- Calculate Benefits: Ensure eligibility, accuracy, and completeness of pension benefits, correcting data anomalies and validating documentation.
- Process Contributions: Handle all types of pension benefits and contributions with accuracy.
- Provide Information: Offer timely and accurate information to members and employers, and coordinate with other pension providers.
- Maintain Records: Keep accurate records and manage helpdesk enquiries.
- Respond to Queries: Address questions from members, employers, and stakeholders.
- Audit Support: Explain procedures and calculations to auditors.
- Team Leader Cover: Provide cover for Pensions Team Leaders when needed.
Requirements:
- Qualifications: Professional pensions/payroll qualification or equivalent knowledge.
- Experience: Proven experience in pension administration, preferably LGPS.
- Communication Skills: Effective oral and written communication, ability to handle sensitive situations.
- Teamwork: Collaborative skills and ability to build professional relationships.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and pension administration software.
- Analytical Skills: Excellent numerical and analytical abilities.
- Data Protection: Knowledge of data protection requirements in pensions.
This is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative environment and develop your skills in pension administration. You will have the support of the pensions team leaders and manager, and will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks and projects.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay rates, often with an annual pay rise within a range (£43,542).
- A secure, flexible and tax-efficient pension scheme (LGPS).
- Excellent learning and development opportunities along with performance management and career progression support.
- Generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days each year plus 8 public holidays.
- Flexible working arrangements, including working from home, flexible time, job sharing, compressed hours and term-time working.
- Excellent staff discounts in many local shops, restaurants and sports facilities.
- A dedicated occupational health service that can give you a health check, help with workplace adjustments and also a free, confidential counselling service available 24/7 to assist with any personal or work related issues.
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