Pension Administrator

Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a Pension Adminsitrator to join a leading global defence business on a contract basis for an initial 12 month engagement. As a Pension Administrator, you will manage the company's employee pension and benefits programs, offering guidance and analysis while overseeing invoice payments and plan renewals. You will ensure that all related programs are administered in compliance with established guidelines, procedures, and applicable laws. Additionally, you may stay updated on trends and developments in the field of employee pensions and benefits, and assist in communicating pension and benefit information to employees.

We are looking for someone who has strong experieince of working specifically within Pensions Administration within a large and complex business. Candidates will need experieince operating as an internal Pension/Benefits Administrator, rather than someone who has worked solely on the vendor side/administering pensions for end clients.

The role will operate under a hybrid work pattern, with successful candidate able to attend the office in the Portsmouth area once a week. The business operates a compressed working week - 37.5 hours over 4 days (Monday to Thursday).

Duties / Responsibilities:
The Pensions and Benefits Administrator will provide support for all pension and benefit activities including:

• Work with regional Reward teams and external vendors to ensure efficiency of administration.
• Work with the US team to ensure that all statutory reporting is completed on time.
• Ensure the timely payment of invoices.
• Develop and maintain employee communications and support to ensure a greater level of engagement and understanding with the workforce.
• Provide information and guidance to plan participants on eligibility, benefits, and plan provisions.
• Prepare participant communication materials, such as webinars, statements and newsletters.
• Respond to inquiries from employees, retirees, and external stakeholders regarding pension plan matters.
• Provide advice and support as required to Regional Reward leads.
• Monitoring project income and work with the International Pensions and Benefits Specialist to ensure projects are delivered on plan and to budget.
• Work with the Reward Operations team to improve processes.
• Cover for the International Pensions and Benefits Specialist

Required skills:

• Complete understanding and wide application of pension and benefit principles and theories.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-volume role within a large complex business within a hands-on capacity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with multiple key stakeholders.
• Perform other related administrative tasks as necessary, including assisting with payroll-related queries and coordinating with other departments as needed.

Please register your interest by applying now!