Pensions Operations Specialist

Job Purpose:

To act as a key member of Smiths’ pensions team, undertaking a valued and important role supporting in all aspects of the Group’s pensions arrangements, with an emphasis on oversight of the third-party defined benefit administrator and our defined contribution arrangements. 

This role is being offered as an 12-month fixed term contract, on a full time basis. Working 4 days per week out of our Central Birmingham office, with the option of working from home 1 day per week.

We strive to grow a diverse, high-performing workforce that reflects our global business & build an inclusive culture that engages all individuals and values diverse talents and perspectives.

Key Duties:

• Overseeing the performance of the third-party administrator in respect of the Group’s two large defined benefit arrangements and any associated activity, including preparing papers for the trustees in relation to administration matters.
• Supporting the wider work within Smiths’ pensions team, including ad hoc project work and governance of the defined benefit and defined contribution arrangements, including managing the trustee boards and sub-committees and supporting with the defined contribution governance committee.
• Working closely with the HR and Payroll functions within the Group to ensure benefits are administered and paid correctly.
• Leading on production of member communications for the Group’s pension arrangements (for both defined benefit and defined contribution arrangements)
• Handling and helping to resolve member complaints raised under the schemes’ internal dispute resolution procedures

You should note that your title and job description are not exhaustive and you may be required from time to time to undertake other reasonable tasks within your capacity.