Responsible for complex administrative activity associated with one or more benefit plans for payroll/compensation arrangements.
World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Senior Pensions Administrator, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.
The role:
As a Senior Pensions Administrator, you will help drive our goals by:
1. Carry out day-to-day pension administration tasks, including manual and automated benefit calculations for various scheme types, checking colleagues’ work, managing casework, and meeting payroll and service deadlines.
2. Respond to member queries by phone, email, or post in a friendly and professional manner, verify identities, resolve issues related to the JM benefits portal, and conduct one-to-one appointments to discuss retirement options.
3. Collaborate with the Administration Manager on specific cases, suggest improvements to processes or communications, and provide support across all aspects of JM benefit administration.
4. Assist team members as needed, backfill for colleagues working on other projects, and contribute to the overall delivery of high service standards under the guidance of the Pensions Administration Manager.
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
5. Extensive experience in administering both DB and DC pension schemes, with a strong understanding of pension processes and a high degree of numeracy.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and generally computer literate to handle various administrative tasks efficiently.
7. Able to communicate clearly and professionally with members, demonstrating strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
8. Detail-oriented, self-motivated, flexible, and committed, with the ability to work independently and take on ad-hoc tasks when required.
Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!
What we offer:
We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:
9. Retirement savings
10. Share plans
11. Saving accounts
12. Life and disability insurance
13. Commuter allowances and loans
14. Medical plans / health assessments
15. Fitness discounts
Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!
At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.
For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.
Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.
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