Position: Pensions Officer - Ref: RT08524

Location: Walsall Council (Hybrid role with travel to sites as needed)

Salary: G8 £36,124 - £40,476 per annum

Contract: Full Time / Permanent Post

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

About you:

• 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.

View Job Description & Employee Specification

Closing Date: 6th December 2024

This is a re-advertisement, previous applicants need not apply.

Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.

If you have any further questions about the role, please do not hesitate to contact andy.pugh@walsall.gov.uk