A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. Pension & Benefits Advisor
Flexible but must be willing to travel when required
Join Hitachi Rail and make a real difference in shaping the future of employee benefits. We’re looking for a Pension & Benefits Advisor to become a key member of our Reward team. In this role, you’ll have the autonomy to influence how we deliver benefits across a dynamic, growing business—ensuring every employee enjoys a seamless, high-quality experience.
This is your chance to combine technical expertise with creativity, helping us stay ahead in a fast-evolving landscape
From managing pensions and benefits to supporting strategic projects, you’ll play a vital role in creating an inclusive, rewarding environment for our people.
Day-to-Day Benefits and Pension Administration: Manage the administration of employee benefits, including the defined contribution (DC) pension scheme, the RPS (DB) Scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, and other core and voluntary benefits. Benefits Projects and M&A Support: Data Analysis and Reporting: Assist with data analysis and reporting to support wider reward initiatives, including gender pay gap reporting, benchmarking, and internal reviews.
Compliance and Governance: Ensure all benefit processes comply with relevant legislation and internal policies. Monitoring legislative changes and assessing the impact on pension provision. Act as the primary liaison with pension providers and support Pension Governance activities including scheme reviews, audits and regulatory reporting.
Strong understanding of DB and DC pensions, salary sacrifice schemes, and core UK benefits legislation.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with data for reporting and analysis.
Experience supporting M&A activity or benefits harmonisation projects
Experience working in the manufacturing/rail sector and/or in a partially unionised workforce
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Professional qualification in reward, HR, or employee benefits (e.g., Competitive salary
~25 days holiday
~ Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
~ Private medical insurance
~ Group Life Insurance
~ Employee Assistance Programme
We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.