Principal Pension Administrator
Buck Global, LLC
Bristol, SWBUCK - A 104 - year - old firm that is JUST GETTING STARTED.
Principal Pension Administrator
Location: Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh, Ipswich, Derby, Birmingham or Remote / home based with travel.
At Buck, we’re focused on helping our clients create a culture of wellbeing, centered around the evolution of each person’s health, wealth, and career.
Leveraging strong client relationships with key decision makers, our teams deliver exceptional results that confidently push the envelope with unexpected solutions to help our clients accomplish their objectives faster and keep them ahead of the curve.
Not surprisingly, we embrace inventive thinkers, who make original contributions to the team. We put people first — our people and our clients’ people, and our inclusive and welcoming culture celebrates diversity and individuality.
Explore your next career move with Buck today!
We have an excellent opportunity for a Principal Pension Administrator to join our Pensions Outsourcing Practice.
This opportunity will offer excellent flexible working option; to work remotely or from any of our regional offices in Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh, Ipswich, Derby or Birmingham.
The Principal Pension Administrator will be responsible for the administration of several defined contribution (DC) pension schemes, with an overall portfolio that also include defined benefit (DB) and Hybrid pension schemes, in accordance with our client’s requirements to the desired standards and deadlines.
This role will include performing and checking complex queries, manual calculations and leading trustee / client relationship as required.
You will be responsible for the supervision of up 4 to 5 trainee or junior pensions administrator and be expected to deputise for the Team Manager when required.
- Carry out complex pension administration tasks and calculations including treasury and payroll accurately and in accordance with internal processes and company policies, adhering to procedures and standards regarding work and conduct;
- Attend Trustee and ad hoc client meetings, including new business presentations as required;
- Management of pensioner payrolls, pension increases and ensure the annual notification of the lifetime allowance used is notified to pensioners in a timely manner;
- Assist team members as required and provide support to the Team Manager;
- Management of investment of contributions;
- Prioritise work to ensure Service Level Agreements are maintained;
- Monitor transactional activity for Tariff and Fixed fee clients and ensure regular financial information provided to billing manager to ensure work is invoiced in line with the administration client service agreement accurately and in a timely manner;
- Management of unit reconciliations / lifestyle switches;
- Provide feedback to the Team Manager on staff performance and progress against goals, highlighting any concerns to the Pensions Admin Team Manager.
- Strong knowledge of DC pensions schemes, along with working knowledge of with different occupational pension schemes - DB, CARE, Hybrid;
- Ideally QPA or PMI qualified or willing to study towards relevant qualifications;
- Prove experience carrying out complex manual pension’s calculations;
- Ability to break down and explain complex calculations in simple terms;
- The ability to quality checks the work of subordinates;
- Ability to prioritise workloads with conflicting importance, keeping to deadlines, agreed service levels and disclosure requirements;
- Arrange quarterly review meetings with direct reports and ensure they are documented;
- Information Technology literate - in the use of Office Systems, e.g. Microsoft Office for word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentations.
- Good understanding of various codes of professional ethics and standards as promulgated by the PMI.
Why join Buck:
- Excellent client exposure from day one – we are looking for an experienced individual who is comfortable owning and leading client relationship.
- Unrivalled Leadership team – Our Retirement practice is led by experienced ‘’functional experts’ who are all qualified member of the Institute & Faculty of Actuaries Institute (IFoA).
- Our Pedigree - we are an industry leading mid-tier Consultancy with a history dating back over 104 years.
- Diversity of Clients – we work with leading UK and International corporations, across a variety of sectors and industries, where no two are the same!
- We are Client focused – unlike some of our competitors, we offer bespoke and tailored solutions to our clients, not a one size fits all solution.
- Your Career is our motivation – working as part of a small but highly collaborative team, you get the level of responsibility and client exposure rarely experienced working for some of our larger competitors. At Buck, we pride ourselves on providing excellent support at all level to drive your ambitions and career development goals.
- Our commitment to you as a Buck employee – we offer a competitive base salary & comprehensive benefits package; are committed to providing a highly collaborative, stimulating, sociable working environment and are committed to flexible working and diversity & inclusion.
What we offer:
As an established company with a start-up mentality we know that our employees are key to our success. We offer a comprehensive remuneration package while taking into consideration aspects such a flexible working and factors key to a good work life balance.
What we offer:
- Highly competitive salary;
- Minimum 25 days Annual leave (excluding Bank holidays) plus Holiday trading - (10 days – buy option) or (5 days – sell option);
- Private Medical cover including partner / spouse and children;
- Health-checks / Screening
- Excellent Defined Contribution pension provisions;
- Comprehensive Life Assurance coverage;
- Vision Plan;
- Company bonus scheme:
- Interest free season ticket loan;
- Gym subsidy;
- Child-care Vouchers
- Additional flexible benefits Scheme to support you and your family in and out of work encompassing; Health & Wellbeing, Protection and Lifestyle covering; additional Life assurance, Travel insurance, Dental insurance, Medical Cash plan, Critical Illness cover plus many more.
At Buck, we pride ourselves in our Diversity and Inclusion and are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable UK law.
We are exclusively focused on helping our clients and their people succeed together. By this, we mean we’re partnering with some of the world's most forward-thinking companies to re-envision and re-design the way that employees work and live. And we’re doing this by finding the right combination of consulting, outsourcing, and technology solutions to help our clients realize the best organizational performance for their businesses while driving positive health, wealth, and career outcomes for their people.
HR Manager (Maternity Cover)
Recruitment Genius Ltd
Bristol, SW
Do you want to be part of a vibrant and flourishing digital agency, experienced in delivering all kinds of successful digital projects for fantastic high-end clients?How about working with an enthusiastic and driven team, who love what they do and have fun while they do it?
Or maybe joining a company that offers the relaxed environment and big opportunities of a small team, as well as the high-profile projects and long-term progression opportunities of an experienced agency?
Yes? Then this company might be just what you're looking for!
They're on the lookout for a real 'people person' - a bright, ambitious and motivated team player, with fantastic communication and organisational skills, a proven track record as a HR generalist, and experience of managing people, to join their team.
As a leading member of this HR team, you'll be working closely with your HR colleagues and other Admin team members, as well as Team Leaders and the Senior Leadership Team, to lead the way in delivering and supporting HR services to the business.
Must-haves:
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Highly accomplished computer literacy skills e.g. Office, Power BI, Excel.
- Solid experience of project management.
- Considerable understanding of fundamental HR concepts and theories.
- Considerable experience of HR best practice, tools and techniques: Recruitment, performance management, job design, L&D, employee lifecycle.
- Solid understanding of employment law.
- HR metrics and reporting experience.
Nice-to-haves:
- Professional HR qualification (or working towards one) e.g. CIPD
- A working knowledge of current web technologies.
Benefits
- £35,000 - £45,000 p/a. This is a fixed term contract role (10 months from March 2021 to cover maternity leave) and is part-time (20-30 hours p/week).
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Flexible working.
- Fair recompense for overtime: we don't want it to happen very often, but if you do work overtime, we'll never expect you to do it for nothing!
- Pension scheme.
- Cash plan healthcare scheme.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Discounts on lifestyle products and services.
- Annual paid leave for volunteering activities of your choice.
- Regular goal reviews, to support development.
They're a remote working team: interviews will be held online and the successful candidate would join the team remotely.
If you're interested in applying, please send your CV and covering email telling us why you're just what they're looking for. Please note that covering letters must be included within your CV as these cannot be sent or accepted separately.
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Randstad Technologies Ltd
Bristol, SW
Senior Recruitment Consultant / Bristol
As a leading global brand, our recruitment consultants are key to the businesses success and we are now looking for our next ambitious, driven, billing leader to join our journey in Bristol.
Our current consultants tell us they love the career development, training, diversity and an opportunity to make work meaningful. Our office environments and social settings provide the perfect environment for an energetic and hardworking individual to thrive.
Here at Randstad we focus on having a consultative approach with our clients to help them secure the best talent in every market we specialise in. We balance that with insightful conversations with our candidates to ensure we can partner them with the right future employer and career path. Our people are our number one priority. We focus on working together to deliver strong results for our clients and candidates alike. We operate using the best, cutting edge technology the market has to offer which means, as a Randstad recruiter, your day to day tasks become easier to manage which in turn means you can focus on driving growth and crushing the competition.
Our Technologies team in Bristol are looking for their next high performer to join our fast paced recruitment team as a Senior recruitment consultant specialising in the industry. You will be joining a great team where you will be able to thrive and excel.
We will offer an opportunity to grow a team around you in the Technologies division
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Managing your own desk and growing the client base
- Maximising the return on clients who are working with us
- Growing the scope and reach of your desk, successfully converting new business
- Working towards reaching the companies financial targets
- Providing a positive working environment with a winning attitude
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have experience in the recruitment industry (ideally you will have proven billing history and be looking for your next big step up in the recruitment world)
- Be a strong, consistent billing consultant
- Display a consultative, professional, business partnering approach
- Know the commercial importance of working with tight deadlines and strong processes
- Have excellent communication skills and capable of dealing with stakeholders at all levels
- Possess the ability to work under pressure
What you will get from us:
- a competitive basic salary DOE
- a very competitive uncapped commission scheme
- industry leading training and development from a fantastic team of ex recruiters, designed and aimed at getting you that next promotion to a senior / principal level
- a progressive, collaborative culture that has to be seen to be believed
If you want to join one of the world's largest, leading recruitment organisations, in a position that will see you engaging with key stakeholders and taking responsibility for delivering a first class service to your candidates and clients then please do get in touch today with Tom O'Sullivan by applying to the vacancy.
Randstad values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application
Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT industry. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Tech Sector
Randstad Internal Resourcing
Bristol, SW
As a leading global brand, our recruitment consultants are key to the businesses success and we are now looking for our next ambitious, driven, billing leader to join our journey in Bristol.
Our current consultants tell us they love the career development, training, diversity and an opportunity to make work meaningful. Our office environments and social settings provide the perfect environment for an energetic and hardworking individual to thrive.
Here at Randstad we focus on having a consultative approach with our clients to help them secure the best talent in every market we specialise in. We balance that with insightful conversations with our candidates to ensure we can partner them with the right future employer and career path. Our people are our number one priority. We focus on working together to deliver strong results for our clients and candidates alike. We operate using the best, cutting edge technology the market has to offer which means, as a Randstad recruiter, your day to day tasks become easier to manage which in turn means you can focus on driving growth and crushing the competition.
Our Technologies team in Bristol are looking for their next high performer to join our fast paced recruitment team as a Senior recruitment consultant specialising in the industry. You will be joining a great team where you will be able to thrive and excel.
We will offer an opportunity to grow a team around you in the Technologies division
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Managing your own desk and growing the client base
- Maximising the return on clients who are working with us
- Growing the scope and reach of your desk, successfully converting new business
- Working towards reaching the companies financial targets
- Providing a positive working environment with a winning attitude
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have experience in the recruitment industry (ideally you will have proven billing history and be looking for your next big step up in the recruitment world)
- Be a strong, consistent billing consultant
- Display a consultative, professional, business partnering approach
- Know the commercial importance of working with tight deadlines and strong processes
- Have excellent communication skills and capable of dealing with stakeholders at all levels
- Possess the ability to work under pressure
What you will get from us:
- a competitive basic salary DOE
- a very competitive uncapped commission scheme
- industry leading training and development from a fantastic team of ex recruiters, designed and aimed at getting you that next promotion to a senior / principal level
- a progressive, collaborative culture that has to be seen to be believed
If you want to join one of the world's largest, leading recruitment organisations, in a position that will see you engaging with key stakeholders and taking responsibility for delivering a first class service to your candidates and clients then please do get in touch today with Tom O'Sullivan by applying to the vacancy.
Randstad values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application
Senior HR Advisor
National Health Service
Bristol, SWJob Reference: J183-A-21-78406
- Employer:
- Central Advertising - Other
- Department:
- Vita Health Group
- Location:
- Bristol
- Salary:
- £28,000 - £30,000 Pro rate per annum
This advertisement has been placed by the organisation named in the 'Department' section above.
Should you require further information regarding this vacancy please contact the organisation direct.
The Role: What you’ll do
The role ofSenior HR Advisorhas been newly created to support the continued growth within ourNHS Serviceand will work alongside a largerHRTeam. One of the key responsibilities will be tolead on HR projectswhich will include providing responsive and customer focusedHR adviceand support.
You will have a good depth ofHR experienceand be confident in advising onHR processesandbest practicein relation toTUPE processes, redundancies, employee relations, employment law, rewardandrenumeration.
Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do.
We work in partnership with the NHS, support the UK’s largest companies to help support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers. We are physical and mental health specialists with over 30 years of experience - weMake People Better.
Vita is fast growing, innovative and ambitious. If you would like to be part our journey and join a company that offers outstanding personal development, flexibility for a work/life balance and a genuine focus on delivering exceptional services then we would love to hear from you.
Your skills and background:
Essential:
- Demonstratable HR experience within an HR setting
- Experience of managing formal processes including disciplinaries, grievances, capabilities, redundancies, TUPE and sickness management.
- You will have experience of managing or participating in companywide projects in line with the HR strategy.
- Ability to advise managers on a broad range of HR topics including conducting training and support session on specific HR processes and topics.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Broad understating of HR issues with the ability to resolve within a timely and effective manner.
- A solid understanding of employment law and processes
- Confident in producing and managing data to produce reports to help aid managers and HR processes.
- Lead on well-being strategies across the NHS teams, and demonstrating a thorough understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion issues, and ensuring inclusive culture is imbedded across the business.
- Willingness to travel, which may include overnight stays on occasion, as and when required.
Desirable:
- HR experience within the healthcare sector
- Experience of using HR systems/ databases
Investing in you
To achieve our ultimate aim of making people better we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance, continued professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, which you can view in full on our website.
Why Vita Health Group?
Vita Health Group celebrates life. We are fast growing, innovative and ambitious. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do.
We work in partnership with the NHS, support the UK’s largest corporate companies to help assist their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.
We are physical and mental health specialists with over 30 years of experience.
Covid-19 - important additional information:
One of our many strengths is our proven track record and success with remote working. While we’re very much aware and understand concerns about Covid-19, we want to reassure you that as an organisation we endeavour to protect our customers and our colleagues in line with advice issued by Public Health England. With this in mind, with immediate effect, all interviews will take place via telephone or video call until such time that the current situation changes.
Interview assistance:
We are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunities employer and value excellence in everything we do. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Should you wish to discuss any adjustment that you might need in the applications process, you can do so by visiting our website and clicking on “contact us” button located at the top right of the page. Please dial the number for our head office in Bury St Edmunds and ask to speak to a member of our recruitment team who will be happy to discuss your requirements.
*Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.*
Reward and Data Specialist
GreenSquare Group
Chippenham, SWAbout us
Passionate about great places to live, GreenSquare Group develops a range of new homes – for rent, shared ownership, and sale – while also providing housing management, care and support, and commercial property services.
We increase the opportunities for people to thrive by giving them access to great homes and services to match. This supports the creation of strong and vibrant communities.
GreenSquare makes a difference to people’s lives – and this is something we want to continue doing, for more people, every day, and we have ambitious plans to simplify and modernise our organisation, to become a simply brilliant landlord.
About the role
We are now recruiting for a Reward and Data Specialist to assist in developing and delivering a Reward and Renumeration strategy, in line with the people strategy that enhances the company’s ambition to be seen as an employer of choice and supports the Company’s future growth and development plans.
The Reward and Data Specialist responsibilities include managing a total reward strategy inclusive of compensation, benefits, and recognition. You will lead the research, analysis, and administration of the reward scheme, as well as relationship building with external providers, payroll, leadership team and employees.
Ultimately, you will play a key role in the success of Reward management, putting together a package that is cost effective for the Business, but which will appeal to the talented individuals the organisation wants to employ.
You will be required to create a total reward approach, combining a range of different pay and benefits offerings into a flexible framework, which meets the diverse needs of GreenSquare’s employees and lead on the implementation of new and existing reward programmes and initiatives, providing advice and direction to senior management and the People team.
You will be responsible for managing key external partner relationships at a senior level, continually driving enhanced value from all contracts and ensuring quality service is delivered to the organisation and oversee the ongoing maintenance of the overall organisation design process, encompassing job evaluation, grading structures and job families, and salary and bonus benchmarking.
You will also be responsible for the end to end management of existing benefits, as well as complete review and implementation of benefits proposal (private health care, life assurance, gym membership, cycle to work scheme), whilst being the pension liaison for external providers.
About you
It is essential that you have a CIPD level 5 or 7 accreditation or equivalent along with a Degree qualification.
You will have a professional background as either a Reward Specialist or HR Generalist and have a previous track record of delivering reward strategies in a complex environment incorporating a broad range of reward issues.
You must have strong knowledge of the current pay and benefits landscape, including awareness and understanding of legal considerations, good practice and emerging trends along with strong knowledge of occupational pension schemes in practice.
You will be required to demonstrate your ability to identify and successfully implement pay and reward policies and initiatives which support the business’s aims, objectives and values.
It is essential that you have sound experience and confidence of managing internal/external stakeholders and presenting information to different audiences while being able to tailor communications to the varying needs of audiences and explain technical information in a clear and concise manner.
Benefits
In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes; annual holiday entitlement (plus statutory bank holidays); a defined contribution pension scheme; trust based flexible working and a Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquare are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy.
GreenSquare are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the ‘essential eligibility criteria’ for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview.
If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.
Closing Date – 15 December 2020
Interview Date - TBC
Payroll Manager
Page Personnel United Kingdom
Bristol, SW- To prepare 4-weekly and monthly payroll
- To drive the migration from Sage to IFS
- To ensure all pension & HMRC Reporting deadlines are met (e.g RTI)
- To be the first point of contact in the event of a query
- Supporting the implementation of any payroll and rota system changes
- Preparation and reconciliation of control accounts
- To drive best practice in terms of segregation of duties (e.g Timesheet approval)
- To reconcile time bookings versus timesheets
- To prepare monthly headcount and spend reports
- Responsible for managing relationship all aspects of pension (e.g monthly submission, Auto enrolment etc)
- Evidence of working a multi-site business
- Previous experience of systems implementation
- Strong Excel skills
- experience of managing and developing a team
To be considered for this role you must have extensive man management experience as well as previously leading a system implementation project and sticking to tight deadlines. You will also have knowledge of time and attendance systems.
Looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join an established business in central Bristol. A hands on role with supporting and managing the wider payroll functions.
Recruitment Consultant
Page Personnel United Kingdom
Bristol, SWIndividuals work in a team environment while being held accountable for individual growth targets. A combination of recruiting, account development and account management skills are required.
Our Bristol office is looking to speak with Recruitment Consultants at all experience levels who possess the following key skills:
· A proven track record working with an established recruitment consultancy
· Experience in managing a team or desk with a clear track record of delivery
· Excellent communication skills and able to articulate ideas in a concise way
· Solid industry knowledge
· A track record of high achievement and excellent client service in a target-driven environment.
· Strong relationship building skills
· Drive to be an expert in your field
· Team player who really drives and promotes our company values
As a Recruitment Consultant based in Bristol
- Competitive base/ clear ote based on experience
- MyBenefits - flexible benefits scheme
- Unlimited career progression potential
- Private Medical Insurance through Vitality, including the Vitality reward scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance
- Season Ticket Loans
- Childcare Vouchers
- Employee Assistance Plan
- MyDiscounts Scheme
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Gym Membership Discounts
- Charitable Giving Scheme
- 31 days holiday including bank holidays
- iPhon
PageGroup Changes Lives for People through Creating Opportunity to Reach Potential.
With our global network of employees, we work hard to achieve our business objectives, while staying true to the PageGroup values. At the heart of our business are the thousands of people's lives we change, the outstanding service we provide to our clients and candidates and the exciting opportunities within our offices all over the world.
HR Advisor (Fixed Term Contract)
St Peter's Hospice
Bristol, SWWe are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our small and friendly HR team on a temporary basis for a minimum of 6 months, with a possibility that this my be extendedorto be made a permanent role.
Reporting to the HR Manager, this role will provide professional and timely generalist support and advice to employees and managers across the Hospice, across a range of HR matters, including the interpretation of terms and conditions of employment, HR policies and procedures, as well as involvement, with Employee Relations advice and casework. As such, the ability to gain and maintain credibility and establish good working relationships with employees at all levels across the organisation is essential.
The successful candidate must have previous experience working at HR Adviserlevel in a generalist role in a complex organisation and sound working knowledge and understanding of UK employment legislation. Previous experience in a healthcare settingwould be advantageous, although not essential.
We believe in equality of opportunity and understand the value of a diverse mix of talented people that is representative of our community.
For more information on the role, please view the Job Description.
Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and therefore a successful candidate may be appointed before the closing date of 10th March 2021. We advise you submit your applications in as soon as possible
**NoAgencies please**
Posted
30+ days ago
Description
BUCK - A 104 - year - old firm that is JUST GETTING STARTED.
Principal Pension Administrator
Location: Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh, Ipswich, Derby, Birmingham or Remote / home based with travel.
At Buck, we’re focused on helping our clients create a culture of wellbeing, centered around the evolution of each person’s health, wealth, and career.
Leveraging strong client relationships with key decision makers, our teams deliver exceptional results that confidently push the envelope with unexpected solutions to help our clients accomplish their objectives faster and keep them ahead of the curve.
Not surprisingly, we embrace inventive thinkers, who make original contributions to the team. We put people first — our people and our clients’ people, and our inclusive and welcoming culture celebrates diversity and individuality.
Explore your next career move with Buck today!
We have an excellent opportunity for a Principal Pension Administrator to join our Pensions Outsourcing Practice.
This opportunity will offer excellent flexible working option; to work remotely or from any of our regional offices in Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh, Ipswich, Derby or Birmingham.
The Principal Pension Administrator will be responsible for the administration of several defined contribution (DC) pension schemes, with an overall portfolio that also include defined benefit (DB) and Hybrid pension schemes, in accordance with our client’s requirements to the desired standards and deadlines.
This role will include performing and checking complex queries, manual calculations and leading trustee / client relationship as required.
You will be responsible for the supervision of up 4 to 5 trainee or junior pensions administrator and be expected to deputise for the Team Manager when required.
- Carry out complex pension administration tasks and calculations including treasury and payroll accurately and in accordance with internal processes and company policies, adhering to procedures and standards regarding work and conduct;
- Attend Trustee and ad hoc client meetings, including new business presentations as required;
- Management of pensioner payrolls, pension increases and ensure the annual notification of the lifetime allowance used is notified to pensioners in a timely manner;
- Assist team members as required and provide support to the Team Manager;
- Management of investment of contributions;
- Prioritise work to ensure Service Level Agreements are maintained;
- Monitor transactional activity for Tariff and Fixed fee clients and ensure regular financial information provided to billing manager to ensure work is invoiced in line with the administration client service agreement accurately and in a timely manner;
- Management of unit reconciliations / lifestyle switches;
- Provide feedback to the Team Manager on staff performance and progress against goals, highlighting any concerns to the Pensions Admin Team Manager.
- Strong knowledge of DC pensions schemes, along with working knowledge of with different occupational pension schemes - DB, CARE, Hybrid;
- Ideally QPA or PMI qualified or willing to study towards relevant qualifications;
- Prove experience carrying out complex manual pension’s calculations;
- Ability to break down and explain complex calculations in simple terms;
- The ability to quality checks the work of subordinates;
- Ability to prioritise workloads with conflicting importance, keeping to deadlines, agreed service levels and disclosure requirements;
- Arrange quarterly review meetings with direct reports and ensure they are documented;
- Information Technology literate - in the use of Office Systems, e.g. Microsoft Office for word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentations.
- Good understanding of various codes of professional ethics and standards as promulgated by the PMI.
Why join Buck:
- Excellent client exposure from day one – we are looking for an experienced individual who is comfortable owning and leading client relationship.
- Unrivalled Leadership team – Our Retirement practice is led by experienced ‘’functional experts’ who are all qualified member of the Institute & Faculty of Actuaries Institute (IFoA).
- Our Pedigree - we are an industry leading mid-tier Consultancy with a history dating back over 104 years.
- Diversity of Clients – we work with leading UK and International corporations, across a variety of sectors and industries, where no two are the same!
- We are Client focused – unlike some of our competitors, we offer bespoke and tailored solutions to our clients, not a one size fits all solution.
- Your Career is our motivation – working as part of a small but highly collaborative team, you get the level of responsibility and client exposure rarely experienced working for some of our larger competitors. At Buck, we pride ourselves on providing excellent support at all level to drive your ambitions and career development goals.
- Our commitment to you as a Buck employee – we offer a competitive base salary & comprehensive benefits package; are committed to providing a highly collaborative, stimulating, sociable working environment and are committed to flexible working and diversity & inclusion.
What we offer:
As an established company with a start-up mentality we know that our employees are key to our success. We offer a comprehensive remuneration package while taking into consideration aspects such a flexible working and factors key to a good work life balance.
What we offer:
- Highly competitive salary;
- Minimum 25 days Annual leave (excluding Bank holidays) plus Holiday trading - (10 days – buy option) or (5 days – sell option);
- Private Medical cover including partner / spouse and children;
- Health-checks / Screening
- Excellent Defined Contribution pension provisions;
- Comprehensive Life Assurance coverage;
- Vision Plan;
- Company bonus scheme:
- Interest free season ticket loan;
- Gym subsidy;
- Child-care Vouchers
- Additional flexible benefits Scheme to support you and your family in and out of work encompassing; Health & Wellbeing, Protection and Lifestyle covering; additional Life assurance, Travel insurance, Dental insurance, Medical Cash plan, Critical Illness cover plus many more.
At Buck, we pride ourselves in our Diversity and Inclusion and are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable UK law.
We are exclusively focused on helping our clients and their people succeed together. By this, we mean we’re partnering with some of the world's most forward-thinking companies to re-envision and re-design the way that employees work and live. And we’re doing this by finding the right combination of consulting, outsourcing, and technology solutions to help our clients realize the best organizational performance for their businesses while driving positive health, wealth, and career outcomes for their people.