Senior Pensions Officer

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Manchester
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Payroll
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    Up to £38,000

Permanent contract – Senior Pension Officer - Public sector - Hybrid, working 35 hours per week

Your new company

This reputable public sector organisation is seeking a pension professional with UK in-house pension experience. This organisation offers hybrid working 2–3 days in the office, up to 35 hours per week. With excellent benefits and a friendly team environment, this is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned pension professional with a minimum of 18 months' experience in the UK.

Your new role

In this role, you will work within a small team and take ownership of pension administration across the organisation. You’ll be responsible for managing updates related to new starters, leavers, internal changes, and pension transfers. Acting as the primary liaison between internal employees and the external pension provider, you’ll ensure all communications and data exchanges are accurate and timely.
You’ll also ensure full compliance with pension regulations, including monitoring taxable thresholds in line with HMRC guidelines. This position works closely with both the payroll and pension teams and reports directly to Group HR.

UK SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE, UK pension processing experience is ESSENTIAL

What you'll need to succeed

  • Strong understanding of UK pension schemes and regulatory requirements
  • Experience working with pension providers and managing scheme administration
  • Familiarity with HMRC pension tax thresholds and compliance standards
  • Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with internal teams and external providers
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive employee data accurately
  • Experience working in HR, payroll, or finance functions is desirable.

What you'll get in return

Competitive pension, excellent company benefits and holiday package

What you need to do now


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