Pensions Operations Specialist

Job Purpose:

To act as a key member of Smiths pensions team undertaking a valued and important role supporting in all aspects of the Groups pensions arrangements with an emphasis on oversight of the third-party defined benefit administrator and our defined contribution arrangements. 

This role is being offered as an 12-month fixed term contract on a full time basis. Working 4 days per week out of our Central Birmingham office with the option of working from home 1 day per week.

We strive to grow a diverse high-performing workforce that reflects our global business & build an inclusive culture that engages all individuals and values diverse talents and perspectives.

Key Duties:

• Overseeing the performance of the third-party administrator in respect of the Groups two large defined benefit arrangements and any associated activity including preparing papers for the trustees in relation to administration matters.
• Supporting the wider work within Smiths pensions team including ad hoc project work and governance of the defined benefit and defined contribution arrangements including managing the trustee boards and sub-committees and supporting with the defined contribution governance committee.
• Working closely with the HR and Payroll functions within the Group to ensure benefits are administered and paid correctly.
• Leading on production of member communications for the Groups pension arrangements (for both defined benefit and defined contribution arrangements)
• Handling and helping to resolve member complaints raised under the schemes internal dispute resolution procedures

You should note that your title and job description are not exhaustive and you may be required from time to time to undertake other reasonable tasks within your capacity.

Qualifications :

Technical Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Achieved or working towards a formal pension qualification (e.g. from the Pensions Management Institute) with experience of UK occupational pension schemes (e.g. from an administration in-house or consulting background).
• You will be able to act on your own initiative applying your knowledge and experience to new tasks and situations with minimal supervision.
• You will be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders at every level of pensions knowledge and experience.
• You will have the ability to efficiently review comprehend and process large volumes of information
• You will have the ability to identify key relevant points decisions and action items from various sources
• You will be an experience meeting minute taker with the ability to distinguish between essential and non-essential information ensuring that the minutes accurately reflect the core discussions decisions and outcomes
• Fluent in English.
• Proficient IT skills particularly Excel and the wider Microsoft office applications.

Additional Information :

With colleagues stretching across the globe we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans Pride Network Black Employee Network Network and Neurodiversity. 

Across our company we recognize excellence culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities people and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day a global celebration of Smiths around our network. 

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits while helping engineer a better future. 

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract