Pensions adviser - united kingdom, macclesfield, cheshire

general information

pensions adviser

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job information

division:

elior support services

advert closing date:

21/09/2022

contractual hours:full-time

salary:competitive per annum

contract type:permanent

location:macclesfield, sk11 6et

working environment

due to business growth, a new role has been created for a pension advisor to join our team here in macclesfield.

the role reports into the hr systems & pensions manager who will support you as the lead on all pension activity, ensuring that robust processes are put in place to control & manage associated risk, whilst meeting all legal obligations. you will act as the key liaison between hr, payroll, legal, sales and finance on all pension matters.

we offer a great work-life balance & encourage employees to work in a hybrid way, allowing for focused time working two days from home.

job description

your key responsibilities as the pensions adviser will consist of:

- support the sales process with a review of all pension provisions and provide appropriate wording in support of sales tenders

- work with local authorities, in the setup and establishment of all pension directions, admission agreements and guarantees (where required)

- manage the process of year end returns and associated information

- maintain a robust filing system of all pension agreements by contract and all associated correspondence

- maintain a central log of all admission agreements, pension contribution percentages, contractual provisions and associated risks

- act as the key liaison between hr, payroll, legal, sales and finance on all pension matters

working alongside the hr systems & pension manager who will support;

- to ensure governance of all pension schemes

- hold one formal pension governance committee meeting each year with advisors and key stakeholders

- manage the relationship with pension intermediary - isio

- provide appropriate training on pensions and pension risks to the wider business as required

- produce biannual pension newsletters

working pattern: monday to friday - 37.5 hours per week

skills and experience

the experience and knowledge we are looking for from our future pensions adviser include:

- background in pensions or payroll

- previous experience of pensions with a particular focus on public sector is desirable

- highly organised and able to work with complex and detailed information

- excellent communicator with ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels

- excellent excel skills

- a team player with a flexible approach to work and job variety

- warm, friendly and genuine

benefits

as part of your package, we are offering a competitive salary, plus a 15% performance-related bonus, life insurance (x4) and single cover healthcare.

there s a workplace pension and 33 days holiday (pro rata, incl. bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave and a wide selection of health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits as well as free lunch and refreshments daily when working from the office

other benefits include discounts on cinemas, retail, restaurants, hotels and family days out. and since the community is at the heart of everything we do, we also provide personal leave for charity work

why it s great to work for us

welcoming you into our warm, friendly, and genuine team from your first day, we'll make you feel part of the family. with an inclusive, collaborative, and caring culture, you will share our shared purpose of delivering an outstanding customer experience.

at elior, we're innovators and extremely proud of our work around diversity, sustainability, and social value. that's why with a firm belief in a diverse workplace, 95% of our colleagues feel we cultivate a culture where people of all backgrounds are welcome and valued.

we'd love to welcome you to our team!

interested?

all you need is an updated cv and cover letter, we'll do the rest.

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any internal colleagues applying for this role, please be advised that new terms and conditions will apply.

about us

this role sits within our health & care division - catering for those in care homes, independent living villages and the nhs. making a difference to local people across the uk, our caterplus division prides itself on crafting superb environments for the over 55 community. by contributing to our customer's social life and fostering friendships, our quality and locally sourced food is matched only by the warmth of our customer service.

at elior we re enriching lives, everywhere, every day. feeding children in schools, loved ones in hospitals and care homes, sports fans in stadiums, visitors in heritage sites and teams in the workplace.

we are a multi-award-winning global player in the hospitality sector, founded in 1991 with over 105,000 colleagues worldwide, serving over 4 million guests every day. in the uk, our dedicated team serve our customers across 1200 locations.

because of our success and stability, we can offer you excellent career opportunities where you will be nurtured and supported to fulfil your potential. we are renowned for looking after our people, with 87% of our colleagues feeling proud to work with us, and we are committed to delivering delicious and healthy food, which is ethically sourced.

and we re committed to looking after the planet, supporting the community, cutting food waste and supporting wellbeing. we ve lots to shout about with our strong and united approach in tackling many important global sustainability issues.

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