Pension Officer

TL;DR

Pension Officer (Finance): Providing expert pension administration support for education sector clients with an accent on LGPS and TPS compliance. Focus on processing pension data, ensuring accurate contribution deductions, and maintaining regulatory standards within payroll services.

Location: Must be based in the United Kingdom

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

Company

hirify.global provides impactful products and services to help schools and multi-academy trusts manage their people effectively.

What you will do

• Support payroll officers in administering LGPS and TPS for schools and academies.
• Process and verify pension data for starters, leavers, transfers, and retirements.
• Prepare and submit monthly and annual pension data returns to TPS and LGPS funds.
• Reconcile contribution payments and resolve data discrepancies.
• Provide guidance to payroll officers and clients on pension scheme rules and compliance.
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for all pension activities.

Requirements

• Must be based in the UK
• Experience working with LGPS and Teachers’ Pensions within an education or payroll environment.
• Strong understanding of UK public sector pension rules and payroll processes.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail in handling large volumes of data.
• Proficiency in payroll and pension administration software.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet strict deadlines.

Nice to have

• Experience working in a third-party payroll or education support services provider.
• Knowledge of auto-enrolment and pension compliance.
• Relevant qualification such as CIPP or pension administration training.

Culture & Benefits

• 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and your birthday off.
• BUPA Healthcare Cashback Plan and free flu vaccines.
• Hybrid working options available.
• Clear career pathway and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive environment prioritizing wellbeing and work-life balance.