Pensions Officer

We are looking to appoint a knowledgeable and highly experienced Pensions Officer to administer the Council's public sector pension schemes. Reporting to the Payroll and Pensions Manager, you will be responsible for the completion of associated pension returns and reporting in a timely and accurate manner. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate significant knowledge and experience of working in a public sector pensions environment within a payroll and pensions team. You will be fully conversant with IT applications and be able to analyse and transform data into pre-defined reporting formats. Experience in working with Oracle HCM and OTBI would be desirable. Working at the Council enables you to be part of an organisation which is proud to deliver high quality customer focused services. Continuous improvement is vital within the team, and we challenge ourselves to improve our services to drive business efficiencies and enhance the customer experience.,

• Administer and manage public sector pension schemes in accordance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on pension matters to employees and stakeholders.
• Analyse payroll and pension reports for accuracy and integrity and raise any issues with management and third-party support partners.
• Maintain up-to-date records and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Prepare reports and statements for internal and external audits.
• Liaise with pension scheme members, employers, and external agencies to provide appropriate advice and resolve queries.
• Stay informed about changes in pension legislation and best practices to ensure ongoing compliance.
  
  Proven experience working with public sector pension schemes.
• Hold the Diploma in Pensions Administration (Level 4) or have an equivalent level of experience and knowledge of administering a public sector pension scheme in a payrolls and pensions environment.
• Strong understanding of public sector pension legislation and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using pension administration software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

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