Job Title: Pension Administrator Salary: £35,000 p.a. Hours: 37.5 hours, hybrid role Location: Colchester Casanovas Recruitment Solutions are seeking a detail orientated and knowledgeable Pensions Administrator to join the People Directorate of a respected organisation. This is a key position responsible for the effective delivery and management of management of pensions and employee benefits across the organisation. you will collaborate closely with internal teams and external providers to ensure a high-quality, compliant and proactive pension service. You will also support broader People Services functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of workforce data across various systems. Main areas of responsibility: * Manage and administer all pension schemes, including auto-enrolment and annual contribution reviews. * Act as the organisation’s expert on pension-related matters, guiding legislative changes and ensuring compliance. * Collaborate with payroll and workforce teams to support seamless data flow and accurate employee records. * Maintain and improve processes to meet provider timelines and contractual obligations. * Handle complex queries and determine eligibility for various pension schemes. * Ensure accurate and timely reporting of pension data for board and committee purposes. * Maintain and update pension-related documents, forms, and staff intranet content. * Build strong relationships with external pension, benefits, and payroll providers. * Contribute to benefit scheme monitoring and support the administration of staff benefits. * Support wider People Services with systems including ESR, EASY, Access, and payroll documentation. * Stay up to date with NHS and private sector pension developments. * Travel to other sites may be required Required Skills & Desired Experience: * Minimum of 2 years' experience in payroll or pension administration * Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel * Excellent knowledge of data protection and information governance * Ability to manage deadlines, solve problems, and maintain attention to detail * Educated to Level 3 standard or equivalent experience * NHS or ESR system experience * Level 3 HR qualification * Knowledge of benefit platforms or BI systems If you are ready for a rewarding challenge, don’t miss this opportunity, apply today