Senior Pensions Officer in Oldham

Service Care Solutions are working on behalf of a local authority in Oldham, for a Senior Pensions Officer to join their team.

The role involves working closely with the Payroll Lead to ensure accurate and timely processing of pensions, compliance with statutory regulations, and effective collaboration with various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

Pension Process Management:

• Ensure accurate processing of pension requests.
• Timely notifications to pension funds.
• Facilitate annual returns for the Council and other Pension Schemes.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Assist in preparing year-end and statutory/non-statutory returns.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations by maintaining and archiving pension data.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Support:

• Provide guidance and technical advice to Pension Officers and stakeholders.
• Support system developments related to Payroll and Pension objectives.
• Handle complex pension issues and queries.

Team Management and Development:

• Manage the pension team to meet deadlines and requirements.
• Contribute to training and development under the guidance of the Payroll Lead.

System and Process Improvement:

• Support payroll system changes, including development, testing, and implementation.
• Provide input into design and implementation projects.

Audit Support:

• Assist with internal and external audits related to pensions and payroll.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strong understanding of pension schemes and statutory regulations.
• Experience with payroll and pension systems, particularly MHR iTrent.
• Ability to manage a team and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with stakeholders and resolving complex issues.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in processing and reporting.
• Experience in handling audits and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.