Benefits and Pension Analyst - Interim - 12 months

• Daily Rate: £250 - £320 (via umbrella)
• Location: City of London
• Job Type: 12-month contract
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days working from home)

We are seeking a Pension & Benefits Analyst to join our team. This role involves supporting the Head of Payroll & Benefits with the administration of all pension and benefits. The successful candidate will be the main point of contact for HR, employee, and ex-employee queries regarding pension and benefits matters.

• Support the administration of all pension and benefits, including communication with employees, providers, and HR colleagues.
• Serve as the main point of contact for resolving queries related to pensions and benefits, monitoring mailboxes and calls, and escalating issues as necessary.
• Facilitate data transfer between iTrent, pension & benefit providers, and the internal Payroll team, identifying and resolving any anomalies.
• Handle the processing of benefit invoices, reconciliation, and preparation of accrual and suspense account information.
• Document the current invoice management process and identify potential improvements to secure and/or speed up the process.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with benefits providers, resolving data and invoice problems, and identifying improvements.
• Prepare ad-hoc management reports and maintain UK data on the Global Benefits database.
• Provide administrative and analytical support for various Pension & Benefits projects.
• Act as a backup for the Head of Payroll & Benefits / Benefit Specialist and document the process and operational procedure for benefits processing from end to end.
• Report weekly to the manager on different activities/projects progress.

• Degree level education.
• Strong experience in pension & benefits administration with an understanding of how employee benefits operate.
• Experience with the Benifex platform and MHR iTrent system.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to operate under pressure and organise and prioritise own work.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with colleagues and external contacts.
• Proficiency in Excel, including vlookups, pivot tables, and IF type functions.

• Hybrid working arrangement allowing flexibility.
• Exposure to diverse HR projects and the opportunity to support the wider HR team.
• Opportunity to develop competencies and provide cover for the Benefits Specialist.

If you have the necessary skill set, please apply online today!