INTERNAL ONLY: Pensions Officer
Job description
This position is advertised internally for Powys County Council employees only
About the role:
To actively participate as part of a cohesive team in the overall service delivery of the Pension Section ensuring that the pensions service is delivered to all stakeholders efficiently and effectively within statutory limits and to a high standard of quality. To contribute towards the efficient and effective pension service of the Powys County
Council Pension Fund
About you: -Experience in the use of LGPS pensions administration software -Working knowledge of LGPS and Teachers Pension Regulations -Basic knowledge of pensioner payroll calculations and procedures -5 x GCSE (A-C) or equivalent with passes in English Language and Mathematics -Holds a professional pensions qualification e.g. CIPP (Pensions) (or working towards) -Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex and technical matters to employers and scheme members
What you will do: -Participate in any training and development activities to maintain their own professional competence within the job role. -Responsible for checking and verification of member data as supplied by employers prior to undertaking benefit and other calculations. -Responsible for the calculation of the full range of benefits to include but not limited to Retirements, Transfers In and Out, Early Leavers, Deaths. -Providing advice and guidance to members via email, letters or phone in all aspects of the scheme. -Identify, investigate, analyse and manage the resolution of problems that may occur in the provision of data, information or interpretation of scheme regulations. -Support the Pension Management Team and Senior Pensions Officers in the
development, evaluation and testing of workflow processes, administration guides and manuals, member and employer communications.