We’re searching for a Pension and Benefits Specialist to join our client. The role can be worked on a 3 days working from home and 2 in the office basis. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid pensions experience who wants to dive into benefits—or for someone with a strong benefits background eager to learn more about pensions. You’ll be the go-to expert, supporting all areas of the business and enjoying a balanced mix of both pensions and benefits work. You will be joining a supportive working environment that encourages personal and professional development. The role also offers exciting ongoing projects within the Payroll, Pensions Reward, and Benefits function to support on.

Overview of the role:

Pensions:

• Ensure we’re compliant with all pension regulations and handle changes (like contributions and new joiners).
• Work with our external pension administrators to ensure we update their systems correctly and create long term lasting relationships.
• Make changes to all pension related information - contribution increases, new joiners, contractual increases for example.
• Submit payment files on time and communicate annual updates to members.
• Help transition pension plans to a single provider over the next year.

Benefits:

• Coordinate the annual pay review and bonus processes as well as life insurance and Health care renewals
• Ensure compliance with National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage changes.
• Assist in moving to a single Flexible Benefits solution.
• Work collaboratively with the HR Systems Team to utilise the functionality
• Be the main point of contact for HR and Payroll users, offering support and training when needed. Ensuring employees have a great experience in all matters relating to Pensions and Benefits/Compensation
• Work closely with other teams and key stakeholders to improve processes

What we would like:

• Experience with Pensions and Benefits
• Good understanding of UK payroll/benefits and pension legislation.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Great attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

• An internal customer-centric approach

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills to connect with everyone in the company.

What’s on offer

• Hybrid working model providing flexibility.
• A competitive salary package
• A discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Funding for professional memberships relevant to your role
• Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Free life assurance
• 25 Days Holiday PLUS Bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifices electric vehicle scheme - lease an electric vehicle for a fixed monthly cost
• Access to the Benefits platform with a wide range of retail discounts

Vertex HR are acting as a recruitment partner on this role, we are a boutique recruitment practice specialising solely within HR, Reward and Payroll recruitment.