Overview
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At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications. We are a FTSE100, global business with around 15,000 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet and our products and services support operating efficiency, healthcare, security, connectivity and housing. We welcome colleagues with curiosity, responsibility and a willingness to tackle challenges, with an almost 170-year history of innovation across four global divisions.
Job Purpose
To act as a key member of Smiths pensions team, undertaking a valued and important role supporting all aspects of the Group’s pensions arrangements, with an emphasis on oversight of the third-party defined benefit administrator and our defined contribution arrangements.
This role is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract, on a full-time basis. Working 4 days per week from our Central Birmingham office, with the option to work from home 1 day per week.
We strive to grow a diverse, high-performing workforce that reflects our global business and build an inclusive culture that engages all individuals and values diverse talents and perspectives.
Key Duties
* Overseeing the performance of the third-party administrator in respect of the Group’s two large defined benefit arrangements and any associated activity, including preparing papers for the trustees in relation to administration matters.
* Supporting the wider work within Smiths pensions team, including ad hoc project work and governance of the defined benefit and defined contribution arrangements, including managing the trustee boards and sub-committees and supporting with the defined contribution governance committee.
* Working closely with the HR and Payroll functions within the Group to ensure benefits are administered and paid correctly.
* Leading on production of member communications for the Group’s pension arrangements (for both defined benefit and defined contribution arrangements).
* Handling and helping to resolve member complaints raised under the schemes internal dispute resolution procedures.
You should note that your title and job description are not exhaustive and you may be required from time to time to undertake other reasonable tasks within your capacity.
Qualifications
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Achieved or working towards a formal pension qualification (e.g. from the Pensions Management Institute) with experience of UK occupational pension schemes (e.g. from an administration, in-house or consulting background).
* You will be able to act on your own initiative, applying your knowledge and experience to new tasks and situations with minimal supervision.
* You will be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders at every level of pensions knowledge and experience.
* You will have the ability to efficiently review, comprehend and process large volumes of information.
* You will have the ability to identify key relevant points, decisions and action items from various sources.
* You will be an experienced meeting minute taker, with the ability to distinguish between essential and non-essential information, ensuring that the minutes accurately reflect the core discussions, decisions and outcomes.
* Fluent in English.
* Proficient IT skills, particularly Excel and the wider Microsoft Office applications.
Additional Information
With colleagues across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. We run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity. We recognise excellence through the Smiths Excellence Awards and celebrate globally on Smiths Day.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are an inclusive company grounded in equality and ethics, celebrating diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, or our recruitment partners, request payment to enable participation (including interviews or testing). Apply directly through our careers website.
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