Pensions & Benefits Project Specialist
Pensions & Benefits Project Specialist
Contract: 6-month FTC (with potential extension) – pro rated
Location: London (Hybrid)
About the Role
My client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Pensions & Benefits Specialist to join the HR Operations team on a project basis. This role will focus on managing large data sets, advising on the appropriateness of pension arrangements, and ensuring compliance during a period of transformation. You will work alongside the Benefits Manager, who leads on pensions, and contribute to benefits harmonisation and process optimisation projects.
Key Responsibilities
Pensions
- Administer and manage workplace pension schemes, including auto-enrolment, contribution uploads, opt-in/out tracking, and monthly reconciliation.
- Act as the primary liaison with pension providers.
- Manage joiner/leaver pension processes and employee transfers.
- Ensure compliance with UK pension regulations and legislative requirements (The Pensions Regulator, auto-enrolment duties).
- Coordinate pension communications and support employees with queries.
Benefits
- Partner with the Benefits Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of core and voluntary benefits (medical, dental, life assurance, EAP, etc.).
- Manage vendor relationships, renewals, eligibility, and enrolments.
- Support annual benefits renewal process, including data analysis and reporting.
- Maintain accurate benefit enrolment data across HRIS and vendor systems.
- Handle benefit-related queries and lead onboarding/training sessions.
- Assist in updating internal pages/templates and creating communications to enhance the value of the benefit proposition.
Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare monthly and ad-hoc reports for payroll, finance, and HR.
- Support audits and ensure GDPR/data privacy compliance.
Projects & Process Improvement
- Contribute to benefits harmonisation and integration projects.
- Document SOPs and drive process improvements.
- Participate in benchmarking and employee feedback analysis.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- 5+ years‘ experience in pensions and/or employee benefits within HR or shared services.
- Strong knowledge of UK pension legislation, auto-enrolment, and benefits programmes.
- Experience managing large data sets and reconciling data accurately.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HRIS systems.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of international benefits (EMEA/global).
- Project management experience (Agile or similar).
The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
