At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage Defined Contribution pension strategy and oversee day-to-day pension operations.
- Company: Join a well-established global organisation focused on pensions and benefits.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, flexible holiday allowances, and a hybrid working culture.
- Other info: Role may require security clearance; offers depend on obtaining clearance.
- Why this job: Play a key role in delivering pension and benefits strategy across the UK & Europe.
- Qualifications: Solid grasp of Defined Contribution pension principles and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Join a well‑established, global organisation and take your career in pensions and benefits to the next level. You will report to the Benefits and Pensions Manager for the UK & Europe and play a key, hands‑on role in delivering the pension and benefits strategy across the region. Your work will involve close collaboration with the Total Rewards team, Senior Rewards and HR leaders, and will include both high‑level strategic initiatives and day‑to‑day operational responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Support delivery and governance of the UK & Europe Defined Contribution pension strategy, including provider management, compliance tracking and pension administration oversight.
- Own all pension‑related activity within the benefits portal, manage provider relationships and conduct bi‑weekly account meetings with the benefits platform provider.
- Handle day‑to‑day pension operations, partner with brokers, pension administrators and Global Benefits Operations teams, and manage member queries and escalations.
- Prepare and maintain governance documentation, reporting and operational trackers across DC pensions and wider UK & Europe benefits.
- Provide operational support for UK & Europe benefits programmes, including health, protection and wellbeing as directed by the Benefits and Pensions Manager.
- Own financial wellbeing activity: the financial education calendar, communications, provider events and collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Manage life assurance schemes and death‑in‑service claims, act as an SME on pension and life assurance interactions and oversee the Bonus Waiver process.
- Support pensions, benefits and Financial Wellbeing communications and engagement, ensuring alignment with wider benefits communication timelines.
Qualifications
- Solid grasp of Defined Contribution pension principles, including auto‑enrolment rules, contributions structures, default funds, basic investment choices and retirement options.
- Knowledge of employee benefits portals is desirable but not essential.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Security Clearance
Role may require security clearance; offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. Applicants should not reference current or previously held security clearance in their application or CV.
Equal Opportunities Employer
We value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria.
Benefits & Rewards
Competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances support a balanced personal and professional life.
Reward & Pensions Consultant in Epsom employer: SNC-Lavalin
This global organisation values diverse backgrounds and offers tailored benefits for health and wellbeing. Located in the UK & Europe, they promote a hybrid working culture to support work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, they ensure inclusivity in hiring practices.
