Purpose:
We’re looking for an outstanding individual to join the Finance Team on a temporary basis for 12 months to provide expertise regarding Employee Benefits which include Payroll, Pension and Health Insurance.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Liase with Payroll in relation to Salary Administration and Employee Benefits as necessary
- Provide guidance to staff on the interpretations of the companies rules, regulations, policies and procedures with regard to Benefits
- Administration of the Life Assurance & DC Pension Plan
- Handle employee issues in relation to the pension plan
- Communicate with deferred employees on entitlements/queries
- Liaise with Pension Consultants on ongoing administration & Statutory Reporting
- Manage the preparation and issuing of Retirement Option Statements for employees pre-retirement
- Issue annual statements as legally required regarding the DC plan
- Manage ongoing annual pensionable salaries downloads
- Handle Death Benefit Claims and spouse/dependant pension entitlements/issues
- Manage the Long Term Disability Benefit Scheme, in conjunction with HR
- Administration of the company Health Insurance Scheme
Flexibility will be required as other duties outside those above may be assigned from time to time.
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong influencing skills
- Advanced communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and time management skills
- Experience working with Advanced MS Office Packages
Education and Experience:
- A Degree in Finance/HR or a related discipline
- Pension Qualifications would be advantageous
- A minimum of 5 years practical experience working as a Benefits Specialist
- Previous experience of working in an industrial environment would be beneficial
- Awareness of HR policies and procedures
- Enthusiastic and Energetic
