HR Administrator (Temp to Perm) Your new company Working with our client based in a school, you will join the newly established HR team to help build an efficient and effective HR operational service to the wider Education Trust. Your new role This vacancy will support the HR Advisor and HR Manager with administration for a variety of duties as required. Responsibilities include: Recruitment administration : Acting as the main point of contact for recruitment drives; Writing job adverts and liaising with internal stakeholders; Ensuring safe recruitment practices and obtaining pre-employment checks; Maintaining an up-to-date suite of templates, including offer letters and contracts of employment. Training and Qualifications Administration : Update confidential employee records and recognising anomalies; Undertake DBS renewal checks for existing staff and other relevant checks for volunteers and supply staff; Update and apply for employees' work permits; Maintain employee training and CPD records; Organise training/CPD by liaising with internal and external agencies; Managing delegates invitations, booking training rooms, and preparation of documentation. Payroll Administration : Update the payroll portal with changes; Pensions administration of new starters and leavers, opt-ins and opt-outs, monthly data collection and year-end certificates. HR Administration : Record staff absences and respond to absence requests, producing reports and management information; Maintain paper and digital systems to record and report on employment matters; Manage the HR inbox, responding to HR administrative queries; Take minutes during disciplinary, investigation, grievance and other meetings; Assist in the performance appraisal scheme and ensure performance standards are set and met. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will have prior HR administrative experience, preferably within education. You will have knowledge of HR systems and Microsoft Office suite applications, as well as good basic knowledge of employment rights and diversity/equality issues within the workplace. It is essential to have good written and verbal communication skills and be self-motivated, organised, and flexible to manage conflicting workload demands with a keen eye for detail. Willingness to study towards CIPD qualifications and a proven commitment to professional development is also desirable. What you'll get in return They offer hybrid working (2:3) with free parking on site. You will also have a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days plus bank holidays. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. #
Apr 25, 2024
Seasonal
HR Administrator (Temp to Perm) Your new company Working with our client based in a school, you will join the newly established HR team to help build an efficient and effective HR operational service to the wider Education Trust. Your new role This vacancy will support the HR Advisor and HR Manager with administration for a variety of duties as required. Responsibilities include: Recruitment administration : Acting as the main point of contact for recruitment drives; Writing job adverts and liaising with internal stakeholders; Ensuring safe recruitment practices and obtaining pre-employment checks; Maintaining an up-to-date suite of templates, including offer letters and contracts of employment. Training and Qualifications Administration : Update confidential employee records and recognising anomalies; Undertake DBS renewal checks for existing staff and other relevant checks for volunteers and supply staff; Update and apply for employees' work permits; Maintain employee training and CPD records; Organise training/CPD by liaising with internal and external agencies; Managing delegates invitations, booking training rooms, and preparation of documentation. Payroll Administration : Update the payroll portal with changes; Pensions administration of new starters and leavers, opt-ins and opt-outs, monthly data collection and year-end certificates. HR Administration : Record staff absences and respond to absence requests, producing reports and management information; Maintain paper and digital systems to record and report on employment matters; Manage the HR inbox, responding to HR administrative queries; Take minutes during disciplinary, investigation, grievance and other meetings; Assist in the performance appraisal scheme and ensure performance standards are set and met. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will have prior HR administrative experience, preferably within education. You will have knowledge of HR systems and Microsoft Office suite applications, as well as good basic knowledge of employment rights and diversity/equality issues within the workplace. It is essential to have good written and verbal communication skills and be self-motivated, organised, and flexible to manage conflicting workload demands with a keen eye for detail. Willingness to study towards CIPD qualifications and a proven commitment to professional development is also desirable. What you'll get in return They offer hybrid working (2:3) with free parking on site. You will also have a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days plus bank holidays. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. #
Do you have experience working as an Administrator? Our wonderful client based in Woking are looking for an Administrator. This role would be checking emails, dealing with pensions and assisting with HR and payroll. If you have administrative experience, have great communication skills and an excellent telephone manner then this could be the role for you. The role of Administrator involves: Assisting with HR and payroll Dealing with pension queries Checking emails regularly Answering incoming calls Liasing with clients Attend meeting with clients Stock take and ordering stationary Support office manager and health and safety The ideal Administrator will: Administration experience Pension experience is highly advantageous Great communication skills Excellent team player Please apply for more information on this great opportunity.
Apr 25, 2024
Full time
Do you have experience working as an Administrator? Our wonderful client based in Woking are looking for an Administrator. This role would be checking emails, dealing with pensions and assisting with HR and payroll. If you have administrative experience, have great communication skills and an excellent telephone manner then this could be the role for you. The role of Administrator involves: Assisting with HR and payroll Dealing with pension queries Checking emails regularly Answering incoming calls Liasing with clients Attend meeting with clients Stock take and ordering stationary Support office manager and health and safety The ideal Administrator will: Administration experience Pension experience is highly advantageous Great communication skills Excellent team player Please apply for more information on this great opportunity.
Administrator - Financial Services (Employee benefits - Risk, Healthcare and Pensions) Job Type: Permanent Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 Hours: 35 hours Mon-Fri Location: Ellesmere Port This is a great opportunity to join a an established and growing international financial services company, providing a wide range of financial services in the UK and abroad who s focus is on delivering exceptional service to their clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Employee Benefits Division team. I am looking for individuals with either existing employee benefits/group schemes experience or demonstrable transferable skills from administrative roles within financial services. This role will give you the opportunity of working within a forward-thinking and growing international financial services Company where you are not just a number but a valued and respected member of our close team. As The Administrator you will: Maintain client records and our internal system Process new business applications, joiners/ leavers / changes Liaise with insurers and internal stakeholders Process policy renewals Check and process renewal data Check quotes Issue membership documents Check and issue annual renewal accounts Answer client queries and provide an excellent customer experience Prepare reports for Senior stakeholders This role will see you working in the administration team, alongside the team Manager, Consultants and Division Directors. Experience and Skills Required for this role: Ideally you will have experience of working in Employee Benefits and will have knowledge of products such as Private Healthcare, Group Risk (Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness), Private Dental, Cash plans and Group Pensions (all or some experience in these benefits would be beneficial). Passionate about service and providing a great customer experience Excellent telephone skills and experience speaking with client and / or insurers and providers Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Self-Motivated and uses initiative Organised and Methodical with an eye for detail Excellent written English skills and fully competent at Microsoft Word and Excel Ability to think on your feet and problem solve we encourage you to be an active part of our team and will listen to your thoughts and feedback in our daily team meetings. Experience in a past paced team. Benefits: Annual Leave starting at 25 days per year (plus Statutory Bank Holidays) A day off on your Birthday! Flexible Working options to support a work/life balance Staff Profit Share Scheme We want you to benefit from the company s success! A monetary bonus after 5, 10, 15 and 20 years service We want your loyalty to be recognised! Company Pension Life Assurance / Death in Service Scheme Income Protection Scheme Wellbeing Support Services including EAP (Employee Assistance Programme), Virtual GP and counselling options Supportive approach to Learning and Development opportunities with funding provided towards qualifications to help you thrive in your role Free car parking Departmental and Company Social Events Recruit a Friend Bonus Scheme' This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Should you apply for this role, we will process your data as detailed in our Privacy Policy and by applying for this opportunity I agree that Aspire Recruitment will keep me informed about potential employment opportunities regularly and that I can choose to opt out of receiving information at any time.
Apr 25, 2024
Full time
Administrator - Financial Services (Employee benefits - Risk, Healthcare and Pensions) Job Type: Permanent Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 Hours: 35 hours Mon-Fri Location: Ellesmere Port This is a great opportunity to join a an established and growing international financial services company, providing a wide range of financial services in the UK and abroad who s focus is on delivering exceptional service to their clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Employee Benefits Division team. I am looking for individuals with either existing employee benefits/group schemes experience or demonstrable transferable skills from administrative roles within financial services. This role will give you the opportunity of working within a forward-thinking and growing international financial services Company where you are not just a number but a valued and respected member of our close team. As The Administrator you will: Maintain client records and our internal system Process new business applications, joiners/ leavers / changes Liaise with insurers and internal stakeholders Process policy renewals Check and process renewal data Check quotes Issue membership documents Check and issue annual renewal accounts Answer client queries and provide an excellent customer experience Prepare reports for Senior stakeholders This role will see you working in the administration team, alongside the team Manager, Consultants and Division Directors. Experience and Skills Required for this role: Ideally you will have experience of working in Employee Benefits and will have knowledge of products such as Private Healthcare, Group Risk (Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness), Private Dental, Cash plans and Group Pensions (all or some experience in these benefits would be beneficial). Passionate about service and providing a great customer experience Excellent telephone skills and experience speaking with client and / or insurers and providers Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Self-Motivated and uses initiative Organised and Methodical with an eye for detail Excellent written English skills and fully competent at Microsoft Word and Excel Ability to think on your feet and problem solve we encourage you to be an active part of our team and will listen to your thoughts and feedback in our daily team meetings. Experience in a past paced team. Benefits: Annual Leave starting at 25 days per year (plus Statutory Bank Holidays) A day off on your Birthday! Flexible Working options to support a work/life balance Staff Profit Share Scheme We want you to benefit from the company s success! A monetary bonus after 5, 10, 15 and 20 years service We want your loyalty to be recognised! Company Pension Life Assurance / Death in Service Scheme Income Protection Scheme Wellbeing Support Services including EAP (Employee Assistance Programme), Virtual GP and counselling options Supportive approach to Learning and Development opportunities with funding provided towards qualifications to help you thrive in your role Free car parking Departmental and Company Social Events Recruit a Friend Bonus Scheme' This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Should you apply for this role, we will process your data as detailed in our Privacy Policy and by applying for this opportunity I agree that Aspire Recruitment will keep me informed about potential employment opportunities regularly and that I can choose to opt out of receiving information at any time.
Pensions Administration Manager Our large multinational financial services client requires driven individuals to join their dynamic and growing workforce as a Pensions Administrator Manager. This position is a permanent job and the client is looking for ambitious individuals with a strong and progressive attitude click apply for full job details
Apr 25, 2024
Full time
Pensions Administration Manager Our large multinational financial services client requires driven individuals to join their dynamic and growing workforce as a Pensions Administrator Manager. This position is a permanent job and the client is looking for ambitious individuals with a strong and progressive attitude click apply for full job details
We are recruiting for a global leading financial services organisation who committed to fostering the growth and success of all, whilst investing heavily in learning and development and paving unique career paths. They are an organisation and employer never stands still, in a company culture that is agile and that will invest in your career development. Due to ongoing development, my client is seeking a number of Pension Project Managers that will see you working on a wide range of large and complex projects in a client facing role. Project span across the whole Pensions Administration remit and can include implementations, benefit changes, pension dashboard, GMPE and de-risking. You will be responsible for, but not limited to: The end-to-end management of moderately complex to complex projects ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget and to a high level of client satisfaction Development and maintenance of detailed, robust, high-quality risk plan and project plan including resources, scope, cost, assumptions and dependencies. Undertaking regular work stream and project meetings, documenting and following up on actions and risks identified. This will also include regular project assessments through toll gate reviews and health checks Understanding the impact of scope changes and adjusting project plans and communication accordingly Reviewing significant project proposals of high complexity and ambiguous parameters with high visibility and identifiable risk to the company, validating all project requirements, providing recommended changes to the proposal, as appropriate Client facing communication as needed, ensuring progress, risks and issues are communicated clearly and with a solutions-focussed approach It is essential that you are already an experienced Project Manager, with deep working knowledge of DB, DC and insured pension schemes (any experience of Trust and Insurance based work would be ideal), together with excellent relationship building and communication skills at all levels, both internally and externally and be someone who is structured and organised and who is able to prioritise simultaneous workloads effectively across multiple deadlines The roles are can be aligned to any of their offices in the UK on a hybrid-working basis. Other flexible working options may also be considered Offering excellent remuneration packages together with the opportunity to work for an organisation who want to break the normal cycle and change the world of pension administration for the better, further information is available on application.
Apr 25, 2024
Full time
We are recruiting for a global leading financial services organisation who committed to fostering the growth and success of all, whilst investing heavily in learning and development and paving unique career paths. They are an organisation and employer never stands still, in a company culture that is agile and that will invest in your career development. Due to ongoing development, my client is seeking a number of Pension Project Managers that will see you working on a wide range of large and complex projects in a client facing role. Project span across the whole Pensions Administration remit and can include implementations, benefit changes, pension dashboard, GMPE and de-risking. You will be responsible for, but not limited to: The end-to-end management of moderately complex to complex projects ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget and to a high level of client satisfaction Development and maintenance of detailed, robust, high-quality risk plan and project plan including resources, scope, cost, assumptions and dependencies. Undertaking regular work stream and project meetings, documenting and following up on actions and risks identified. This will also include regular project assessments through toll gate reviews and health checks Understanding the impact of scope changes and adjusting project plans and communication accordingly Reviewing significant project proposals of high complexity and ambiguous parameters with high visibility and identifiable risk to the company, validating all project requirements, providing recommended changes to the proposal, as appropriate Client facing communication as needed, ensuring progress, risks and issues are communicated clearly and with a solutions-focussed approach It is essential that you are already an experienced Project Manager, with deep working knowledge of DB, DC and insured pension schemes (any experience of Trust and Insurance based work would be ideal), together with excellent relationship building and communication skills at all levels, both internally and externally and be someone who is structured and organised and who is able to prioritise simultaneous workloads effectively across multiple deadlines The roles are can be aligned to any of their offices in the UK on a hybrid-working basis. Other flexible working options may also be considered Offering excellent remuneration packages together with the opportunity to work for an organisation who want to break the normal cycle and change the world of pension administration for the better, further information is available on application.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Payroll and Pensions Manager in the Accounting & Finance department of a reputable not-for-profit organisation based in Telford. Client Details Our client is a well-respected not-for-profit organisation in the education sector. It is a medium-sized organisation situated in Newport, known for its commitment to staff development and fostering an inclusive work environment. Description Manage and oversee the entire payroll process ensuring accurate and timely processing. Handle all pension-related responsibilities including enrolment, administration, and reporting. Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and financial regulations. Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders on payroll and pension matters. Supervise, train, and mentor staff within the payroll team. Contribute to the development and implementation of payroll policies and procedures. Resolve complex payroll and pension issues. Prepare and present payroll and pension reports to senior management. Profile A successful Payroll and Pensions Manager should have: A strong academic background in Accounting, Finance or a related field. iTrent system experience (desirable) Proven experience managing payroll and pension processes. A thorough understanding of payroll legislation and pension schemes. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Job Offer An estimated salary range of 21.60 to 26.40 per hour. A supportive and inclusive work culture. Hybrid working Opportunities for professional growth and development. A temporary role with potential for extension to permanent. A rewarding role in the not-for-profit sector, making a real difference. We encourage all those with the necessary skills and experience to apply for this fulfilling role as a Payroll and Pensions Manager in Telford.
Apr 24, 2024
Seasonal
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Payroll and Pensions Manager in the Accounting & Finance department of a reputable not-for-profit organisation based in Telford. Client Details Our client is a well-respected not-for-profit organisation in the education sector. It is a medium-sized organisation situated in Newport, known for its commitment to staff development and fostering an inclusive work environment. Description Manage and oversee the entire payroll process ensuring accurate and timely processing. Handle all pension-related responsibilities including enrolment, administration, and reporting. Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and financial regulations. Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders on payroll and pension matters. Supervise, train, and mentor staff within the payroll team. Contribute to the development and implementation of payroll policies and procedures. Resolve complex payroll and pension issues. Prepare and present payroll and pension reports to senior management. Profile A successful Payroll and Pensions Manager should have: A strong academic background in Accounting, Finance or a related field. iTrent system experience (desirable) Proven experience managing payroll and pension processes. A thorough understanding of payroll legislation and pension schemes. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Job Offer An estimated salary range of 21.60 to 26.40 per hour. A supportive and inclusive work culture. Hybrid working Opportunities for professional growth and development. A temporary role with potential for extension to permanent. A rewarding role in the not-for-profit sector, making a real difference. We encourage all those with the necessary skills and experience to apply for this fulfilling role as a Payroll and Pensions Manager in Telford.
Anderson Recruitment Ltd
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Customer Order Administrator - Hybrid Working! Brand new permanent opportunity to work in a driven, energetic and fast-growing company with a real opportunity to rapidly further your career. Our client based in Quedgeley, Gloucester, who export their products across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, are currently recruiting for a Customer Order Administrator to join the team. Reporting directly to the Customer Service Manager, you will be responsible for the management of the Domestic & Export customer accounts whilst providing support to Sales Representatives / distributors and co ordinating with internal departments such as purchasing, accounts and distribution. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to excel both the growth of the company and your career by joining an established business experiencing rapid growth and development. Whilst previous office experience is preferred our client is happy to consider candidates who are looking for that step into the office environment, maybe from a retail/hospitality/catering background. Essentially you will be keen to learn with the ability to pick things up quickly. What's in it for you? - Working within a friendly and social team that enjoy team events such a bowling and bottomless brunch. - Hybrid working (2 days per week from home) - Company funded Summer BBQ's and Christmas Party. - 23 days holiday (3 days to be kept for Christmas shut down) + bank holidays. - You'll get to work in a driven, energetic and fast-growing company with a real opportunity to rapidly further your career. - Company pensions. - Free parking. Responsibilities: - Process all forms of customer orders. - Respond to customer and internal information requests via phone, email, fax and letter in a timely manner. - Provide creative assistance and advice to customers, using product knowledge excellence. - Provide support and assistance to Domestic Sales teams & international distributors. - Manage and deal with customer order delays and complaints. - Ensure all customer information is kept up to date and stored in line with company policies. - Any other tasks given to you by the management team. Candidate Attributes: - A professional, pro-active and can-do attitude. - A quick learner, able to problem solve quickly and take ownership comfortably. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Great attention to detail. Hours - Monday - Friday - 8.45am - 5pm. 2 days per week working from home on offer following probation. Salary - Up to £25,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Customer Order Administrator - Hybrid Working! Brand new permanent opportunity to work in a driven, energetic and fast-growing company with a real opportunity to rapidly further your career. Our client based in Quedgeley, Gloucester, who export their products across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, are currently recruiting for a Customer Order Administrator to join the team. Reporting directly to the Customer Service Manager, you will be responsible for the management of the Domestic & Export customer accounts whilst providing support to Sales Representatives / distributors and co ordinating with internal departments such as purchasing, accounts and distribution. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to excel both the growth of the company and your career by joining an established business experiencing rapid growth and development. Whilst previous office experience is preferred our client is happy to consider candidates who are looking for that step into the office environment, maybe from a retail/hospitality/catering background. Essentially you will be keen to learn with the ability to pick things up quickly. What's in it for you? - Working within a friendly and social team that enjoy team events such a bowling and bottomless brunch. - Hybrid working (2 days per week from home) - Company funded Summer BBQ's and Christmas Party. - 23 days holiday (3 days to be kept for Christmas shut down) + bank holidays. - You'll get to work in a driven, energetic and fast-growing company with a real opportunity to rapidly further your career. - Company pensions. - Free parking. Responsibilities: - Process all forms of customer orders. - Respond to customer and internal information requests via phone, email, fax and letter in a timely manner. - Provide creative assistance and advice to customers, using product knowledge excellence. - Provide support and assistance to Domestic Sales teams & international distributors. - Manage and deal with customer order delays and complaints. - Ensure all customer information is kept up to date and stored in line with company policies. - Any other tasks given to you by the management team. Candidate Attributes: - A professional, pro-active and can-do attitude. - A quick learner, able to problem solve quickly and take ownership comfortably. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Great attention to detail. Hours - Monday - Friday - 8.45am - 5pm. 2 days per week working from home on offer following probation. Salary - Up to £25,000 per annum, depending on experience.
My client an exceptional Pensions and Investment Company in the Buckinghamshire area is actively looking to recruit a hugely skilled SENIOR TECHNICAL ANALYST WITHIN DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION. THIS IS 100% REQUIRED:- At least 5 years DB pension experience and knowledge is essential. You will have a good knowledge of pensions, legislation and regulatory requirements. Recent involvement in implementing pensions related change within a pension administration environment, is desirable. Excellent communication, listening and organisational skills. Be able to communicate complex pensions technical matters at a level appropriate to the recipient, exercising tact and diplomacy, where necessary Ideally be educated to minimum GCSE Grade "5" or "C" in Maths and English or equivalent. A relevant qualification or progress with PMI examinations is desirable. THE ROLE IS LINKED TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS WISE:-(The Role reports into a Pension Administration Associate or Technical Manager) Keep up to date with regulatory and market developments that affect pension administration. Liaise with business stakeholders to ensure that the implications of regulatory change affecting pension administration are understood and implemented within required timescales. Provide support to keep the business processes, member communications, internal guidance notes and technical training material up to date as required Deal with and provide guidance on technical queries as required Explain complex issues in a straightforward, easy to understand manner Research and development of solutions to new or unknown issues, making recommendations Read, research and understand documentation and legislation to resolve queries Support, Implement and Maintain Information Security procedures and activities in accordance to the Company Information Security Policy, and other Company accreditations and awards Any other reasonable task as advised from time-to-time The benefits are exceptional - IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST AS OUTLINED HAVE 5 YEARS DEFINED BENEFIT PENSIONS SKILLS AND EXCELLENT KNOWLEDGE OF COMPLEX TECHINCAL PENSIONS.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
My client an exceptional Pensions and Investment Company in the Buckinghamshire area is actively looking to recruit a hugely skilled SENIOR TECHNICAL ANALYST WITHIN DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION. THIS IS 100% REQUIRED:- At least 5 years DB pension experience and knowledge is essential. You will have a good knowledge of pensions, legislation and regulatory requirements. Recent involvement in implementing pensions related change within a pension administration environment, is desirable. Excellent communication, listening and organisational skills. Be able to communicate complex pensions technical matters at a level appropriate to the recipient, exercising tact and diplomacy, where necessary Ideally be educated to minimum GCSE Grade "5" or "C" in Maths and English or equivalent. A relevant qualification or progress with PMI examinations is desirable. THE ROLE IS LINKED TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS WISE:-(The Role reports into a Pension Administration Associate or Technical Manager) Keep up to date with regulatory and market developments that affect pension administration. Liaise with business stakeholders to ensure that the implications of regulatory change affecting pension administration are understood and implemented within required timescales. Provide support to keep the business processes, member communications, internal guidance notes and technical training material up to date as required Deal with and provide guidance on technical queries as required Explain complex issues in a straightforward, easy to understand manner Research and development of solutions to new or unknown issues, making recommendations Read, research and understand documentation and legislation to resolve queries Support, Implement and Maintain Information Security procedures and activities in accordance to the Company Information Security Policy, and other Company accreditations and awards Any other reasonable task as advised from time-to-time The benefits are exceptional - IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST AS OUTLINED HAVE 5 YEARS DEFINED BENEFIT PENSIONS SKILLS AND EXCELLENT KNOWLEDGE OF COMPLEX TECHINCAL PENSIONS.
Employer: Hargreaves Lansdown Apprenticeship Provider: Multiverse Apprenticeship Programme: Digital Business Accelerator Level 3 Schedule: 9:00am - 5:30pm - Apprentices will be required to attend the office 5 days a week Start Date: September 2024 About Looking for a smart, strong start to your career with a FTSE 250 company? Get your foot on the ladder at one of the UK's most respected financial companies. Whether you're interested in business, finance or tech, there's a place for you at the HL office in Bristol. About the role Are you looking to join a fast-growing, innovative business where you can gain valuable on-the-job experience? Hargreaves Lansdown are looking for apprentices to join their Client Operations scheme in Bristol. You'll be joining the award-winning service team and providing exceptional service and support to over one million financial services clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your communication skills, develop your financial acumen and get hands on to learn about savings, pensions and investments first-hand. We're growing quickly, and want to bring new talent, like you, into our business! We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds and look forward to implementing your skills and experiences within our team. A typical day You'll be supporting the Operations teams with office and administrative tasks, such as administering client instructions on their accounts. The roles are largely data administration based, meaning you will have a hand in database analysis, implementation and/or maintenance. Some telephone work to support third parties and our clients. Answering queries effectively and efficiently, via phone, email and in person. Deliver outstanding customer service, that puts our clients at the forefront. Ask the important question to better understand our clients and their needs in order to deliver the outstanding service they expect. Using a few different systems, such as SpiderMail and Broker Focus, data skills and working with your team to answer simple and complex client queries or support a colleague in another part of HL. Get an understanding of business fundamentals, data development skills and project management skills and using them to streamline your work and our processes. Contribute any concerns, suggestions or improvement ideas to meetings and managers. Assist with projects/ tasks, as needed. You must have GCSE English & Maths 4-9 (C-A ) or equivalent Skills Needed Coachable - you are self-reflective and strive for continuous improvement. Determined - you are obsessed with the client and will do whatever it takes to ensure their needs are met. Connected - you can build a personal and supportive relationship with our clients and with each other. Creative - you are motivated to find creative ways to solve problems and develop new solutions. Adaptive - you are bright and curious, flexible to change and ways to improve. Responsible - you will become an expert to help our clients identify and achieve. Perks and benefits Bike to work scheme Casual dress code Discounts Enhanced parental leave Equity/Share options Flexible working hours Mentor scheme Multiverse community hub Social events Volunteering Showers on site Multiverse Community Pension
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Employer: Hargreaves Lansdown Apprenticeship Provider: Multiverse Apprenticeship Programme: Digital Business Accelerator Level 3 Schedule: 9:00am - 5:30pm - Apprentices will be required to attend the office 5 days a week Start Date: September 2024 About Looking for a smart, strong start to your career with a FTSE 250 company? Get your foot on the ladder at one of the UK's most respected financial companies. Whether you're interested in business, finance or tech, there's a place for you at the HL office in Bristol. About the role Are you looking to join a fast-growing, innovative business where you can gain valuable on-the-job experience? Hargreaves Lansdown are looking for apprentices to join their Client Operations scheme in Bristol. You'll be joining the award-winning service team and providing exceptional service and support to over one million financial services clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your communication skills, develop your financial acumen and get hands on to learn about savings, pensions and investments first-hand. We're growing quickly, and want to bring new talent, like you, into our business! We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds and look forward to implementing your skills and experiences within our team. A typical day You'll be supporting the Operations teams with office and administrative tasks, such as administering client instructions on their accounts. The roles are largely data administration based, meaning you will have a hand in database analysis, implementation and/or maintenance. Some telephone work to support third parties and our clients. Answering queries effectively and efficiently, via phone, email and in person. Deliver outstanding customer service, that puts our clients at the forefront. Ask the important question to better understand our clients and their needs in order to deliver the outstanding service they expect. Using a few different systems, such as SpiderMail and Broker Focus, data skills and working with your team to answer simple and complex client queries or support a colleague in another part of HL. Get an understanding of business fundamentals, data development skills and project management skills and using them to streamline your work and our processes. Contribute any concerns, suggestions or improvement ideas to meetings and managers. Assist with projects/ tasks, as needed. You must have GCSE English & Maths 4-9 (C-A ) or equivalent Skills Needed Coachable - you are self-reflective and strive for continuous improvement. Determined - you are obsessed with the client and will do whatever it takes to ensure their needs are met. Connected - you can build a personal and supportive relationship with our clients and with each other. Creative - you are motivated to find creative ways to solve problems and develop new solutions. Adaptive - you are bright and curious, flexible to change and ways to improve. Responsible - you will become an expert to help our clients identify and achieve. Perks and benefits Bike to work scheme Casual dress code Discounts Enhanced parental leave Equity/Share options Flexible working hours Mentor scheme Multiverse community hub Social events Volunteering Showers on site Multiverse Community Pension
Who are Diligenta? Our vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do, and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development. The Opportunity: Due to internal progression, we are now looking for an experienced team leader to lead a Customer Services team to consistently deliver an excellent service to all customers across all propositions and within agreed standards, delivering and exceeding the Diligenta vision. Benefits: 31 days including Bank Holidays. Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus scheme. Personal and career development opportunities to progress your aspirations within the company as well as through our global parent company (Tata Consultancy Services). Access to Perks at Work (an online discounted shopping platform) saving you money on a wide range of goods and services, including your weekly food shop, holidays and electrical goods. Cycle to Work Scheme & Interest free Season Ticket loans. A companywide Wellbeing programme, including an Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits/resources to support your mental/physical and financial wellbeing. A comprehensive set of Moments that Matter policies, such as Carer's Leave, Foster Leave and Retirement Leave. A contributory company pension scheme where we match your contributions up to 6%, Group Life Assurance ('Death in Service") & Group Income Protection. Apply to find out about our other benefits. You'll be: Planning the use of and optimising the resources of the team to match business objectives, implementing standard processes across and ensuring management information is available for workload to be managed proactively and efficiently within budgets. Continually reviewing team achievements against objectives, identify variance with measures and be proactive in taking appropriate action to ensure delivery. Actively managing, coaching and appraising the performance of all team members, resolving performance issues promptly and providing the climate and motivation that encourages all team members to deliver to their full potential. Planning and organising team member development, as dictated by business needs, so that they perform the job well with appropriate skills, knowledge and competencies. Proactively reviewing customer environment to focus team members on the process of continuous improvement and implement changes to working practices/processes that will enhance effectiveness and efficiency. You should apply if you: Have a minimum of 2 years in a customer service role in a managerial position. Can display knowledge of financial service products and demands. Can show evident skills in communication, people management, planning and organising. Have a good understanding of FCA compliance regulations, to ensure there are no breaches. Qualifications: CF1, FA1 and FA2 will need to be acquired within 30 months of appointment. If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability, or any other reason, please let us know. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of our innovative team!
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Who are Diligenta? Our vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do, and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development. The Opportunity: Due to internal progression, we are now looking for an experienced team leader to lead a Customer Services team to consistently deliver an excellent service to all customers across all propositions and within agreed standards, delivering and exceeding the Diligenta vision. Benefits: 31 days including Bank Holidays. Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus scheme. Personal and career development opportunities to progress your aspirations within the company as well as through our global parent company (Tata Consultancy Services). Access to Perks at Work (an online discounted shopping platform) saving you money on a wide range of goods and services, including your weekly food shop, holidays and electrical goods. Cycle to Work Scheme & Interest free Season Ticket loans. A companywide Wellbeing programme, including an Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits/resources to support your mental/physical and financial wellbeing. A comprehensive set of Moments that Matter policies, such as Carer's Leave, Foster Leave and Retirement Leave. A contributory company pension scheme where we match your contributions up to 6%, Group Life Assurance ('Death in Service") & Group Income Protection. Apply to find out about our other benefits. You'll be: Planning the use of and optimising the resources of the team to match business objectives, implementing standard processes across and ensuring management information is available for workload to be managed proactively and efficiently within budgets. Continually reviewing team achievements against objectives, identify variance with measures and be proactive in taking appropriate action to ensure delivery. Actively managing, coaching and appraising the performance of all team members, resolving performance issues promptly and providing the climate and motivation that encourages all team members to deliver to their full potential. Planning and organising team member development, as dictated by business needs, so that they perform the job well with appropriate skills, knowledge and competencies. Proactively reviewing customer environment to focus team members on the process of continuous improvement and implement changes to working practices/processes that will enhance effectiveness and efficiency. You should apply if you: Have a minimum of 2 years in a customer service role in a managerial position. Can display knowledge of financial service products and demands. Can show evident skills in communication, people management, planning and organising. Have a good understanding of FCA compliance regulations, to ensure there are no breaches. Qualifications: CF1, FA1 and FA2 will need to be acquired within 30 months of appointment. If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability, or any other reason, please let us know. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of our innovative team!
Seeking an experienced, highly motivated pension professional with strong analytical and organisational skills and significant experience in Risk Transfer work. The candidate will be client facing and must also have strong technical as well as written and verbal communication skills. They will need to be driven and passionate about providing a high level of service. The candidate will be part of the Risk Transfer Pensions team within Workforce consulting services. Why join us? Exciting opportunity to join a growing team in the fast moving and exciting Risk Transfer space Work within a close team of c30 individuals specialising in risk-transfer and a wider team of c220 individuals with backgrounds in actuarial, investment, administration, governance and project management Opportunity to lead on projects to deliver innovative strategic solutions to solve complex problems and transfer pension risk for our clients Exposure to wide-ranging clients, both Corporate and Trustee side, with many large multinational organisations Opportunity to lead relationships with insurers Opportunity to be involved in all aspects of risk transfer work (such as buy-ins, buy-outs and capital backed journey plans) with the opportunity to take your career in the direction you want, whether that is focusing on traditional transactions, alternatives or new solutions Work closely with other professionals from Covenant Advisory, Legal and Reward and Employment specialists and our Risk Modelling Services (RMS) team Opportunity to work towards gaining FCA approval if not already attained Main duties and responsibilities: Sign out high quality, technically accurate client deliverables Proactively lead a portfolio of clients Establish effective working relationships with individuals internally and liaise with insurers and other advisers externally Lead meetings Contribute to coaching for junior members of our own team Responsibility for the financial management of the client Contribute to the development of personal and team knowledge Build or expand your own network of contacts through regular attendance at internal and external meetings Stay up-to-date with changes in law, topical issues in the industry and in the firm's products and services Some travel and occasional overnight stays will be expected. Essential skills and experience: Alongside a strong academic background, you will ideally be qualified or working towards an actuarial (IFoA) qualification and have: Relevant UK pensions experience (ideally 7+ years), gained in an actuarial advisory team Significant experience in Risk Transfer work leading the transactions with the insurer and the client Established insurer relationships and relationships with Professional Independent Trustees Preferably FCA approved Excellent team, organisational and communication skills Plenty of self-motivation The ability to work to tight deadlines effectively Locations in London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Reading, Bristol, East Midlands. Expectation to be in an office at least 2 days per week.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Seeking an experienced, highly motivated pension professional with strong analytical and organisational skills and significant experience in Risk Transfer work. The candidate will be client facing and must also have strong technical as well as written and verbal communication skills. They will need to be driven and passionate about providing a high level of service. The candidate will be part of the Risk Transfer Pensions team within Workforce consulting services. Why join us? Exciting opportunity to join a growing team in the fast moving and exciting Risk Transfer space Work within a close team of c30 individuals specialising in risk-transfer and a wider team of c220 individuals with backgrounds in actuarial, investment, administration, governance and project management Opportunity to lead on projects to deliver innovative strategic solutions to solve complex problems and transfer pension risk for our clients Exposure to wide-ranging clients, both Corporate and Trustee side, with many large multinational organisations Opportunity to lead relationships with insurers Opportunity to be involved in all aspects of risk transfer work (such as buy-ins, buy-outs and capital backed journey plans) with the opportunity to take your career in the direction you want, whether that is focusing on traditional transactions, alternatives or new solutions Work closely with other professionals from Covenant Advisory, Legal and Reward and Employment specialists and our Risk Modelling Services (RMS) team Opportunity to work towards gaining FCA approval if not already attained Main duties and responsibilities: Sign out high quality, technically accurate client deliverables Proactively lead a portfolio of clients Establish effective working relationships with individuals internally and liaise with insurers and other advisers externally Lead meetings Contribute to coaching for junior members of our own team Responsibility for the financial management of the client Contribute to the development of personal and team knowledge Build or expand your own network of contacts through regular attendance at internal and external meetings Stay up-to-date with changes in law, topical issues in the industry and in the firm's products and services Some travel and occasional overnight stays will be expected. Essential skills and experience: Alongside a strong academic background, you will ideally be qualified or working towards an actuarial (IFoA) qualification and have: Relevant UK pensions experience (ideally 7+ years), gained in an actuarial advisory team Significant experience in Risk Transfer work leading the transactions with the insurer and the client Established insurer relationships and relationships with Professional Independent Trustees Preferably FCA approved Excellent team, organisational and communication skills Plenty of self-motivation The ability to work to tight deadlines effectively Locations in London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Reading, Bristol, East Midlands. Expectation to be in an office at least 2 days per week.
General Pharmaceutical Council
Tower Hamlets, London
We are seeking a Payroll and Pensions Manager to join the HR Team and work closely with our Finance colleagues whilst managing our payroll and pensions operations. Closing date: 29 April 2024 (11.59pm) Interview dates: w/c 6 May 2024 - Office based interviews Salary: £48,000 - £53,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus benefits Location: Canary Wharf, London (Hybrid working approach) Hours: 35 hours per week, from 9.00 to 5.00, Monday to Friday. The Role The Payroll and Pensions Manager will ensure the timely and accurate processing of payroll on a monthly basis and support our employee benefits offering. We have completed our first successful year with a new third-party provider which processes our payroll through a fully integrated HR/Payroll system, and you will be responsible for processing the information to the provider, checking its accuracy and managing the relationship with them. This post is an opportunity for an experienced payroll professional with a focus on continuous improvement and customer service to join a small friendly team at an exciting time as we develop and enhance our services. This role is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our pre-employment due diligence. The successful applicant will: Manage our payroll and pensions operations whilst continually reviewing processes and working practices. Possess in-depth and up to date UK payroll and benefits knowledge, as well as a solid understanding of pension scheme administration and grey vehicle fleet management. Have demonstrable process improvement and customer service skills and experience. Be familiar with payroll and reporting systems in order to meet HMRC arrangements. Have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Benefits when joining our team In return for their commitment and enthusiasm, employees can expect a rewarding and challenging work environment, good work-life balance and workload plus an excellent benefits package that includes: 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 5 days. A choice between two pension providers : NHS pension scheme or Standard Life. Flexible working arrangements. Career breaks and sabbaticals. Private medical insurance, life assurance, season ticket loan, bike loan and many more. About the GPhC We are a respected regulatory body that regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. We work to assure and improve standards of care for people using pharmacy services. Our organisation has a long-term vision and a desire for highly skilled and specialist staff. We are committed to providing workforce learning and development opportunities. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have adopted a hybrid working approach which combines office and home working. Staff are predominantly home-based and office attendance depends on the nature of the role and the requirements of the team. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and are committed to holding ourselves to the same standards we expect of others. Applying for this role If you feel you have the required experience and skills and would like to join us, please complete our application form, including the supporting statement section explaining how you meet each of the criteria for the role, and where you found out about this vacancy. Please note that applications without a supporting statement will not be considered. Please consult the knowledge and skills section of the job description document to help you prepare your application. We welcome applications from all sections of the community We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and being inclusive in all our work as a health professions regulator.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
We are seeking a Payroll and Pensions Manager to join the HR Team and work closely with our Finance colleagues whilst managing our payroll and pensions operations. Closing date: 29 April 2024 (11.59pm) Interview dates: w/c 6 May 2024 - Office based interviews Salary: £48,000 - £53,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus benefits Location: Canary Wharf, London (Hybrid working approach) Hours: 35 hours per week, from 9.00 to 5.00, Monday to Friday. The Role The Payroll and Pensions Manager will ensure the timely and accurate processing of payroll on a monthly basis and support our employee benefits offering. We have completed our first successful year with a new third-party provider which processes our payroll through a fully integrated HR/Payroll system, and you will be responsible for processing the information to the provider, checking its accuracy and managing the relationship with them. This post is an opportunity for an experienced payroll professional with a focus on continuous improvement and customer service to join a small friendly team at an exciting time as we develop and enhance our services. This role is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our pre-employment due diligence. The successful applicant will: Manage our payroll and pensions operations whilst continually reviewing processes and working practices. Possess in-depth and up to date UK payroll and benefits knowledge, as well as a solid understanding of pension scheme administration and grey vehicle fleet management. Have demonstrable process improvement and customer service skills and experience. Be familiar with payroll and reporting systems in order to meet HMRC arrangements. Have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Benefits when joining our team In return for their commitment and enthusiasm, employees can expect a rewarding and challenging work environment, good work-life balance and workload plus an excellent benefits package that includes: 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 5 days. A choice between two pension providers : NHS pension scheme or Standard Life. Flexible working arrangements. Career breaks and sabbaticals. Private medical insurance, life assurance, season ticket loan, bike loan and many more. About the GPhC We are a respected regulatory body that regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. We work to assure and improve standards of care for people using pharmacy services. Our organisation has a long-term vision and a desire for highly skilled and specialist staff. We are committed to providing workforce learning and development opportunities. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have adopted a hybrid working approach which combines office and home working. Staff are predominantly home-based and office attendance depends on the nature of the role and the requirements of the team. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and are committed to holding ourselves to the same standards we expect of others. Applying for this role If you feel you have the required experience and skills and would like to join us, please complete our application form, including the supporting statement section explaining how you meet each of the criteria for the role, and where you found out about this vacancy. Please note that applications without a supporting statement will not be considered. Please consult the knowledge and skills section of the job description document to help you prepare your application. We welcome applications from all sections of the community We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and being inclusive in all our work as a health professions regulator.
Team Leader - Contact Centre Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 6SZ Who are Diligenta? Our vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do, and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development. Summary of the role: To lead a Customer Services team in consistently delivering excellent service across all propositions. This involves providing leadership, developing the team, managing performance, fostering a customer-centric culture, improving processes, collaborating with other teams, ensuring quality, managing stakeholders, communicating effectively, and encouraging innovation. Benefits: 33 days including Bank Holidays Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus scheme Personal and career development opportunities to progress your aspirations within the company as well as through our global parent company (Tata Consultancy Services) Access to Perks at Work (an online discounted shopping platform) saving you money on a wide range of goods and services, including your weekly food shop, holidays, and electrical goods. Cycle to Work Scheme & Interest free Season Ticket loans. A companywide Wellbeing programme, including an Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits/resources to support your mental/physical and financial wellbeing. A comprehensive set of Moments that Matter policies, such as Carer's Leave, Foster Leave and Retirement Leave A contributory company pension scheme where we match your contributions up to 6%, Group Life Assurance ('Death in Service") & Group Income Protection Apply to find out about our other benefits. What you'll be doing: Leading and managing a team of Customer Service Representatives. Guiding, coaching, and evaluating every team member's performance. Addressing any issues promptly and creating a positive environment where everyone feels motivated to do their best. Continuously assessing team achievements against objectives. Identifying variances from targets and take proactive action to ensure successful delivery. Strategizing and allocating team resources smartly to meet business goals. Setting up streamlined processes and ensuring we're equipped with the right data to handle work efficiently within budget limits. Leading the team through changes with clear and effective communication. Ensuring team adherence to defined practices and procedures to maintain consistent and compliant output. Proactively reviewing the customer environment to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Implementing changes to enhance effectiveness and efficiency, applying systems thinking logic daily. What we're looking for: Have a minimum of 2 years' experience within a managerial position. Have problem solving and decision-making skills. Have time management and organisational skills. Have prior experience in managing customer services team within Financial Service, Life & Pension, or another relevant office/ corporate based environment. Possess exceptional written and verbal communication abilities. Computer literate in MS Excel and Word skills and appetite to learn and effectively navigate multiple computer systems and other technologies. Qualifications: CF1, FA1 and FA2 or equivalent is essential for the role or willing to work towards (To be obtained within 30 months of joining). If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability, or any other reason, please let us know. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of our innovative team!
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Team Leader - Contact Centre Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 6SZ Who are Diligenta? Our vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do, and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development. Summary of the role: To lead a Customer Services team in consistently delivering excellent service across all propositions. This involves providing leadership, developing the team, managing performance, fostering a customer-centric culture, improving processes, collaborating with other teams, ensuring quality, managing stakeholders, communicating effectively, and encouraging innovation. Benefits: 33 days including Bank Holidays Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus scheme Personal and career development opportunities to progress your aspirations within the company as well as through our global parent company (Tata Consultancy Services) Access to Perks at Work (an online discounted shopping platform) saving you money on a wide range of goods and services, including your weekly food shop, holidays, and electrical goods. Cycle to Work Scheme & Interest free Season Ticket loans. A companywide Wellbeing programme, including an Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits/resources to support your mental/physical and financial wellbeing. A comprehensive set of Moments that Matter policies, such as Carer's Leave, Foster Leave and Retirement Leave A contributory company pension scheme where we match your contributions up to 6%, Group Life Assurance ('Death in Service") & Group Income Protection Apply to find out about our other benefits. What you'll be doing: Leading and managing a team of Customer Service Representatives. Guiding, coaching, and evaluating every team member's performance. Addressing any issues promptly and creating a positive environment where everyone feels motivated to do their best. Continuously assessing team achievements against objectives. Identifying variances from targets and take proactive action to ensure successful delivery. Strategizing and allocating team resources smartly to meet business goals. Setting up streamlined processes and ensuring we're equipped with the right data to handle work efficiently within budget limits. Leading the team through changes with clear and effective communication. Ensuring team adherence to defined practices and procedures to maintain consistent and compliant output. Proactively reviewing the customer environment to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Implementing changes to enhance effectiveness and efficiency, applying systems thinking logic daily. What we're looking for: Have a minimum of 2 years' experience within a managerial position. Have problem solving and decision-making skills. Have time management and organisational skills. Have prior experience in managing customer services team within Financial Service, Life & Pension, or another relevant office/ corporate based environment. Possess exceptional written and verbal communication abilities. Computer literate in MS Excel and Word skills and appetite to learn and effectively navigate multiple computer systems and other technologies. Qualifications: CF1, FA1 and FA2 or equivalent is essential for the role or willing to work towards (To be obtained within 30 months of joining). If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability, or any other reason, please let us know. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of our innovative team!
To co-ordinate and oversee the day to day operation of the Assessment Centre, managing sessions to optimise productivity and customer service, meeting and greeting all customers and visitors and working with clinical colleagues to ensure smooth running of assessments across all relevant channels. Fully manage each day's appointment sessions Carry out reminder calls to customers for appointments Monitor session progress and backfill appointments where necessary Identify additional support with other sites where necessary in management of the appointment session Work collaboratively with other Assessment Centres, teams, Team Leaders and Health Care Practitioners to ensure cohesion within unit and work flow progression Welcome and greet customers on arrival whether this be Face to Face, via telephone or video link Arrange travel for customers who require assistance in getting to their appointment Provide a professional outstanding service to customers in line with CHDA vision and values Assist customers with completion of forms, including expense claims, inline with COVID19 guidelines Prepare and maintain rooms and equipment to ensure they are ready for the Health Care Practitioner and Customer Complete daily checks to ensure all completed assessments have been closed down and moved on to prevent a delay with the customer journey Work closely with the Team Performance lead to ensure the sessions run smoothly and to time Effectively communicate with external stakeholders such as General Practitioner surgeries, Hospitals, Interpreting services and Department of Work and Pensions Co-ordinate incoming and outgoing post, ensuring All files are checked to ensure they have arrived at the correct AC. Forwarding on any files to the correct AC. Carry out stop and searches for any missing customer files Update records accurately using in house computer system Provide cover at other sites on occasion General administrative duties Daily test of Solo Protect device, designed to protect employees Regularly test of panic alarms designed, to protect employees Regular WIP checks (Fortnightly) Maintain and order stationary, including keeping all reception leaflets and information up to date Prepare and distribute confidential customer documentation securely across different teams within CHDA Arrange and set up additional equipment for Health Care Practitioners Please note this job description is not exhaustive. The duties and responsibilities referred to are an outline only and may be changed from time to time in accordance with the needs of Centre for Health and Disability Assessments, subject to review in conjunction with the post-holder. Qualifications & Experience Must be educated to a minimum of GCSE level or equivalent including Maths & English at grade C or above IT literate, with good Microsoft Office skills Experience in dealing with both internal and external stakeholders (preferred not essential) Good level of written English, grammar and punctuation for correspondence and record keeping on referral management systems Individual Competencies Demonstrable experience in an administrative or customer service position Fluent English Language skills, able to communicate with stakeholders on a day to day basis, via telephone, email and face to face in a clear, caring, courteous and professional manner Able to demonstrate a clear attention to detail in relation to office administration duties such as, updating spreadsheets and presenting information clearly and accurately Able to manage filing in a clear and logical structure, writing/typing information in a clear understandable level of English and ensuring relevant information is documented in a consistent manner Able to demonstrate prioritisation skills when multi-tasking Ability to deliver work to set targets and specified standards Self motivated: Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative Ability to remain calm in difficult situations A positive enthusiastic approach to solving problems Proven ability to make logical and solid decisions Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the business and our customers Key Contacts & Relationships Internal Performance Director Performance Manager Assessment Centre Manager Team Performance Lead Healthcare Professional Resource Manager Business Support Manager Service Delivery Lead Local Health and Safety Advisor Customer Relations Team External DWP Performance Manager DWP Colleagues (SPoC) Local customer support groups Local GP Surgeries Private travel supplier Interpreting services EEO Statement Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal cWe are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. Your Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
To co-ordinate and oversee the day to day operation of the Assessment Centre, managing sessions to optimise productivity and customer service, meeting and greeting all customers and visitors and working with clinical colleagues to ensure smooth running of assessments across all relevant channels. Fully manage each day's appointment sessions Carry out reminder calls to customers for appointments Monitor session progress and backfill appointments where necessary Identify additional support with other sites where necessary in management of the appointment session Work collaboratively with other Assessment Centres, teams, Team Leaders and Health Care Practitioners to ensure cohesion within unit and work flow progression Welcome and greet customers on arrival whether this be Face to Face, via telephone or video link Arrange travel for customers who require assistance in getting to their appointment Provide a professional outstanding service to customers in line with CHDA vision and values Assist customers with completion of forms, including expense claims, inline with COVID19 guidelines Prepare and maintain rooms and equipment to ensure they are ready for the Health Care Practitioner and Customer Complete daily checks to ensure all completed assessments have been closed down and moved on to prevent a delay with the customer journey Work closely with the Team Performance lead to ensure the sessions run smoothly and to time Effectively communicate with external stakeholders such as General Practitioner surgeries, Hospitals, Interpreting services and Department of Work and Pensions Co-ordinate incoming and outgoing post, ensuring All files are checked to ensure they have arrived at the correct AC. Forwarding on any files to the correct AC. Carry out stop and searches for any missing customer files Update records accurately using in house computer system Provide cover at other sites on occasion General administrative duties Daily test of Solo Protect device, designed to protect employees Regularly test of panic alarms designed, to protect employees Regular WIP checks (Fortnightly) Maintain and order stationary, including keeping all reception leaflets and information up to date Prepare and distribute confidential customer documentation securely across different teams within CHDA Arrange and set up additional equipment for Health Care Practitioners Please note this job description is not exhaustive. The duties and responsibilities referred to are an outline only and may be changed from time to time in accordance with the needs of Centre for Health and Disability Assessments, subject to review in conjunction with the post-holder. Qualifications & Experience Must be educated to a minimum of GCSE level or equivalent including Maths & English at grade C or above IT literate, with good Microsoft Office skills Experience in dealing with both internal and external stakeholders (preferred not essential) Good level of written English, grammar and punctuation for correspondence and record keeping on referral management systems Individual Competencies Demonstrable experience in an administrative or customer service position Fluent English Language skills, able to communicate with stakeholders on a day to day basis, via telephone, email and face to face in a clear, caring, courteous and professional manner Able to demonstrate a clear attention to detail in relation to office administration duties such as, updating spreadsheets and presenting information clearly and accurately Able to manage filing in a clear and logical structure, writing/typing information in a clear understandable level of English and ensuring relevant information is documented in a consistent manner Able to demonstrate prioritisation skills when multi-tasking Ability to deliver work to set targets and specified standards Self motivated: Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative Ability to remain calm in difficult situations A positive enthusiastic approach to solving problems Proven ability to make logical and solid decisions Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the business and our customers Key Contacts & Relationships Internal Performance Director Performance Manager Assessment Centre Manager Team Performance Lead Healthcare Professional Resource Manager Business Support Manager Service Delivery Lead Local Health and Safety Advisor Customer Relations Team External DWP Performance Manager DWP Colleagues (SPoC) Local customer support groups Local GP Surgeries Private travel supplier Interpreting services EEO Statement Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal cWe are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. Your Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.
The Opportunity - Accounts Assistant We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our rapidly expanding Financial Services Practice. We aim to provide a highly personalised financial planning and investment management service. We are looking for an Accounts Assistant who is experienced at overseeing general accounts administration, bookkeeping and other accounts related day to day activities. This individual will also need to be AAT qualified, or similar, preferably with AAT level 3 or more. This is a remote, home based role but we would require you to come into the office a few times a week initially whilst going through onboarding. About Berkshire IFA Berkshire IFA is a small wealth management practice specialising in the financial wellbeing of clients. Our team have over 20 years' experience in the Financial Planning industry, with some team members having worked their whole 50-year career in the wider finance industry. We specialise in pensions and family wealth planning. Our mission is to give all our client's financial security by offering the same high levels of service and giving situationally based advice, that's entirely focused upon their individual needs and outcomes. We are a growing company so expect the very highest level of commitment to our clients from all of our team, so we aim to support everyone in this pursuit by working to build a motivated and above all happy team of people here at Berkshire IFA. Accounts Assistant Core Duties and Responsibilities Daily inputting of purchase invoices onto the Xero accounting system. Daily bank reconciliation of the business bank accounts, and credit card account. Follow up on obtaining missing invoices/receipts for any expenditure picked up on the bank reconciliation that haven't been received into the Accounts inbox. Producing client engagement fee invoices on Xero in preparation for client meetings, and upload to the client file on the Intelliflo (I/O) system Forward receipts from Xero for paid engagement fees direct to the client, and upload to I/O. Produce other ad-hoc fee invoices as and when requested. Liaise with the Director(s) on overdue supplier invoices and make payments accordingly. Liaise with the Director(s) on producing the monthly cashflow forecasts. Run the daily/weekly fees received report from Xero, and record the provider paid fees into the Intelliflo system, and match against the provider fee statement. Upload provider statements into the Intelliflo system. Allocate provider statement line by line fees to the relevant client plans on the Intelliflo system. Investigate line by line fees that don't allocate to the client plan and update missing plans/fees, accordingly, liaising with the Practice Manager to do so. Run the month end income procedures on Intelliflo. Review the monthly Trial Balance on Xero and make any necessary month end journals as required. Liaise with the Director(s) on monthly adjustments to the payroll and run the monthly payroll on Xero accordingly. Post the necessary payroll invoices to the employee files, HMRC and Workplace Pension accounts on Xero. Upload the monthly Workplace Pension report to the Aviva Pension Online portal. Monthly review and updating the fixed asset register. Review, calculate and journal the part exemption Vat returns on a quarterly basis, for submission to HMRC. Assist the Director(s) with the FCA returns. Liaise with the Director(s) and external Accountant on the Year end accounts preparation. Other administrative tasks required by the business. What are we looking for Experience in similar roles: Accounts assistant/accounts payable. Experience of working in an Accounts Department (desirable). Experience in working on cloud-based accounting software - Xero (desirable). Experience of working on the Intelliflo system (desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided). Good communication skills. Attention to detail. Driven and motivated attitude. Education, Qualifications & Training Essential Financial services experience preferred. Financial services qualifications are desirable. To pass probation there are a series of short compliance money laundering and basic knowledge tests. Key Skills Effective and inspirational team leadership Understanding of the Financial Planning process Achieve agreed outcomes without supervision Prioritise and plan your teams and your own workload Detailed and accurate Articulate Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal Multitask and prioritise effectively Good IT skills IT Skills Fully competent in desktop applications (proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook), plus Xero and other accounts software Personal Skills Communication: - Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with individuals at all levels Team working: Ability to contribute to a team's success. Professional integrity: Strength of character to explain a professional point while having empathy with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. Relations with others: Active supporter and promoter of an open and constructive office which supports colleagues and clients alike. Flexibility: The flexibility for, and commitment to, continual development and improvement.
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
The Opportunity - Accounts Assistant We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our rapidly expanding Financial Services Practice. We aim to provide a highly personalised financial planning and investment management service. We are looking for an Accounts Assistant who is experienced at overseeing general accounts administration, bookkeeping and other accounts related day to day activities. This individual will also need to be AAT qualified, or similar, preferably with AAT level 3 or more. This is a remote, home based role but we would require you to come into the office a few times a week initially whilst going through onboarding. About Berkshire IFA Berkshire IFA is a small wealth management practice specialising in the financial wellbeing of clients. Our team have over 20 years' experience in the Financial Planning industry, with some team members having worked their whole 50-year career in the wider finance industry. We specialise in pensions and family wealth planning. Our mission is to give all our client's financial security by offering the same high levels of service and giving situationally based advice, that's entirely focused upon their individual needs and outcomes. We are a growing company so expect the very highest level of commitment to our clients from all of our team, so we aim to support everyone in this pursuit by working to build a motivated and above all happy team of people here at Berkshire IFA. Accounts Assistant Core Duties and Responsibilities Daily inputting of purchase invoices onto the Xero accounting system. Daily bank reconciliation of the business bank accounts, and credit card account. Follow up on obtaining missing invoices/receipts for any expenditure picked up on the bank reconciliation that haven't been received into the Accounts inbox. Producing client engagement fee invoices on Xero in preparation for client meetings, and upload to the client file on the Intelliflo (I/O) system Forward receipts from Xero for paid engagement fees direct to the client, and upload to I/O. Produce other ad-hoc fee invoices as and when requested. Liaise with the Director(s) on overdue supplier invoices and make payments accordingly. Liaise with the Director(s) on producing the monthly cashflow forecasts. Run the daily/weekly fees received report from Xero, and record the provider paid fees into the Intelliflo system, and match against the provider fee statement. Upload provider statements into the Intelliflo system. Allocate provider statement line by line fees to the relevant client plans on the Intelliflo system. Investigate line by line fees that don't allocate to the client plan and update missing plans/fees, accordingly, liaising with the Practice Manager to do so. Run the month end income procedures on Intelliflo. Review the monthly Trial Balance on Xero and make any necessary month end journals as required. Liaise with the Director(s) on monthly adjustments to the payroll and run the monthly payroll on Xero accordingly. Post the necessary payroll invoices to the employee files, HMRC and Workplace Pension accounts on Xero. Upload the monthly Workplace Pension report to the Aviva Pension Online portal. Monthly review and updating the fixed asset register. Review, calculate and journal the part exemption Vat returns on a quarterly basis, for submission to HMRC. Assist the Director(s) with the FCA returns. Liaise with the Director(s) and external Accountant on the Year end accounts preparation. Other administrative tasks required by the business. What are we looking for Experience in similar roles: Accounts assistant/accounts payable. Experience of working in an Accounts Department (desirable). Experience in working on cloud-based accounting software - Xero (desirable). Experience of working on the Intelliflo system (desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided). Good communication skills. Attention to detail. Driven and motivated attitude. Education, Qualifications & Training Essential Financial services experience preferred. Financial services qualifications are desirable. To pass probation there are a series of short compliance money laundering and basic knowledge tests. Key Skills Effective and inspirational team leadership Understanding of the Financial Planning process Achieve agreed outcomes without supervision Prioritise and plan your teams and your own workload Detailed and accurate Articulate Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal Multitask and prioritise effectively Good IT skills IT Skills Fully competent in desktop applications (proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook), plus Xero and other accounts software Personal Skills Communication: - Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with individuals at all levels Team working: Ability to contribute to a team's success. Professional integrity: Strength of character to explain a professional point while having empathy with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. Relations with others: Active supporter and promoter of an open and constructive office which supports colleagues and clients alike. Flexibility: The flexibility for, and commitment to, continual development and improvement.
Payroll & Accounts Administrator Skegness - £30k Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for an experienced Payroll & Accounts Administrator. As Payroll & Accounts Administrator, you will be joining the friendly and dedicated Payroll & Accounts team in a senior capacity. This role is all about managing the operation of weekly and monthly payrolls. Attention to detail is key, ensuring that payments are made accurately and in a timely manner. Knowledge of using Sage payroll or other payroll systems and working with large data sets is essential, as is a good working knowledge of Excel. You will have strong financial acumen and a commercial outlook, be used to providing exceptional service and be ready to adapt to changing requirements. You will report directly to Accounts Supervisor. The role of Payroll & Accounts Administrator Process all weekly and monthly payrolls including pensions uploads, FPS and EPS processing Processing all payroll changes (new starters, leavers, overtime, SMP, SSP, etc) Preparing all necessary reports from our payroll and HR systems, running the payroll calculations and preparation of the BACs payments Maintenance of internal HR information and systems. Supporting the team with the completion of the on-boarding process, monitoring and reporting on the submission of all new starter paperwork Treating all data with strict confidence Creating and maintaining e-files Be the first point of contact for all payroll technical queries and any queries regarding payroll system and employee self-service software issues Maintaining internal people systems information Mentoring payroll team member The ideal candidate for the role of Payroll & Accounts Administrator Extensive payroll experience with excellent technical skills Good numerical and IT skills (particularly with Microsoft Excel) Experience of liaising with departmental managers and HMRC HR Administration and Accounts administration experience is preferred but not essential JBRP1_UKTJ
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Payroll & Accounts Administrator Skegness - £30k Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for an experienced Payroll & Accounts Administrator. As Payroll & Accounts Administrator, you will be joining the friendly and dedicated Payroll & Accounts team in a senior capacity. This role is all about managing the operation of weekly and monthly payrolls. Attention to detail is key, ensuring that payments are made accurately and in a timely manner. Knowledge of using Sage payroll or other payroll systems and working with large data sets is essential, as is a good working knowledge of Excel. You will have strong financial acumen and a commercial outlook, be used to providing exceptional service and be ready to adapt to changing requirements. You will report directly to Accounts Supervisor. The role of Payroll & Accounts Administrator Process all weekly and monthly payrolls including pensions uploads, FPS and EPS processing Processing all payroll changes (new starters, leavers, overtime, SMP, SSP, etc) Preparing all necessary reports from our payroll and HR systems, running the payroll calculations and preparation of the BACs payments Maintenance of internal HR information and systems. Supporting the team with the completion of the on-boarding process, monitoring and reporting on the submission of all new starter paperwork Treating all data with strict confidence Creating and maintaining e-files Be the first point of contact for all payroll technical queries and any queries regarding payroll system and employee self-service software issues Maintaining internal people systems information Mentoring payroll team member The ideal candidate for the role of Payroll & Accounts Administrator Extensive payroll experience with excellent technical skills Good numerical and IT skills (particularly with Microsoft Excel) Experience of liaising with departmental managers and HMRC HR Administration and Accounts administration experience is preferred but not essential JBRP1_UKTJ
Company Details and Job Overview: Kenton Black Finance are recruiting on behalf of a well-established business that are based between Lancaster and Ingleton, who have customers in over 100 countries spread across a wide range of industry sectors. This organisation have been operating for over 100 years and are recruiting for a full-time and permanent Senior Payroll Assistant. As the Senior Payroll Assistant, you will report to the UK HR Manager and you'll be responsible for the provision of a full and efficient payroll service to ensure that employees receive accurate and timely information at all times. Your New Role as the Senior Payroll Assistant: Payroll:- - Managing both weekly and monthly payrolls for the company, ensuring compliance with all statutory, legislative and company rules and procedures. - Fully understand RTI legislation and oversee the submission of necessary details to HMRC accurately and in the timeframe required - Interaction with HMRC via internet portals on a monthly basis as required - Undertake monthly and year end reconciliations (Payroll, Pensions, PAYE, NIC, deductions) - Reconcile the National Insurance due on expenses and benefits, report to finance and return to HMRC - Provide reports and journals for finance - Transfer the costs in to the Syteline accounting system - Calculate accurate amounts to pay, deductions, overtime, bonuses, and allowances - Creates new records for new starters and process leavers as required - Processes SSP, OSP, holiday, maternity, paternity leave, or sickness benefits or entitlements as required - Advise employees and managers on payroll issues as first point of contact for enquiries - Manage computer software and systems (Sage 50 payroll) HR Administration:- - Manage daily Time and Attendance management/administration - Manage Flexi-time queries and update system as required for each Flexi-period - Maintain accurate records of Employee Personnel and Training records - Prepare monthly Sickness and Absence reporting (Bradford Factor) data for weekly management meetings - Prepare joining paperwork and security passes Compensation and Benefits:- - Pension Contribution Management/Administration - Healthcare Management/Administration - Company Car /Fuel card Management - Annual Life Assurance employee data reporting Miscellaneous:- - Invoice processing - Support ad hoc reporting/queries throughout the year - Prepare for and support HR and Payroll annual audits as and when they arise Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply: - Hold a relevant payroll qualification or have at least 3 years payroll experience - Experience in working with payroll systems and dealing with confidential employee data, with a solid understanding of managing both weekly and monthly payroll cycles - Ability to deal with all statutory and legislative UK payroll administration requirements, encompassing HMRC interaction and reporting, P14s, P11Ds, P35s, P45s P46s, P60s. - Extremely competent Excel and Word skills with experience of using HR and payroll systems - Good organisational skills and an ability to work to deadlines and under own initiative - Good communications skills working closely with managers and employees across all departments - Experience of Auto-Enrolment - A high level of accuracy and attention to detail - Good team-playing skills - Clear and logical thinking - Experience of supporting HR strategies and plans to support the goals of the wider business - Good generalist HR experience, including competence in managing absence queries - Knowledge and experience of dealing with benefits administration - An energy and drive to succeed and ability to multi task while ensuring delivery of objectives - A high respect for confidentiality Key Benefits/Rewards on Offer: Opportunity to work on a hybrid basis 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays Pension contribution Death in service (4 x salary) Occupational sick scheme On-site parking Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK. JBRP1_UKTJ
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Company Details and Job Overview: Kenton Black Finance are recruiting on behalf of a well-established business that are based between Lancaster and Ingleton, who have customers in over 100 countries spread across a wide range of industry sectors. This organisation have been operating for over 100 years and are recruiting for a full-time and permanent Senior Payroll Assistant. As the Senior Payroll Assistant, you will report to the UK HR Manager and you'll be responsible for the provision of a full and efficient payroll service to ensure that employees receive accurate and timely information at all times. Your New Role as the Senior Payroll Assistant: Payroll:- - Managing both weekly and monthly payrolls for the company, ensuring compliance with all statutory, legislative and company rules and procedures. - Fully understand RTI legislation and oversee the submission of necessary details to HMRC accurately and in the timeframe required - Interaction with HMRC via internet portals on a monthly basis as required - Undertake monthly and year end reconciliations (Payroll, Pensions, PAYE, NIC, deductions) - Reconcile the National Insurance due on expenses and benefits, report to finance and return to HMRC - Provide reports and journals for finance - Transfer the costs in to the Syteline accounting system - Calculate accurate amounts to pay, deductions, overtime, bonuses, and allowances - Creates new records for new starters and process leavers as required - Processes SSP, OSP, holiday, maternity, paternity leave, or sickness benefits or entitlements as required - Advise employees and managers on payroll issues as first point of contact for enquiries - Manage computer software and systems (Sage 50 payroll) HR Administration:- - Manage daily Time and Attendance management/administration - Manage Flexi-time queries and update system as required for each Flexi-period - Maintain accurate records of Employee Personnel and Training records - Prepare monthly Sickness and Absence reporting (Bradford Factor) data for weekly management meetings - Prepare joining paperwork and security passes Compensation and Benefits:- - Pension Contribution Management/Administration - Healthcare Management/Administration - Company Car /Fuel card Management - Annual Life Assurance employee data reporting Miscellaneous:- - Invoice processing - Support ad hoc reporting/queries throughout the year - Prepare for and support HR and Payroll annual audits as and when they arise Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply: - Hold a relevant payroll qualification or have at least 3 years payroll experience - Experience in working with payroll systems and dealing with confidential employee data, with a solid understanding of managing both weekly and monthly payroll cycles - Ability to deal with all statutory and legislative UK payroll administration requirements, encompassing HMRC interaction and reporting, P14s, P11Ds, P35s, P45s P46s, P60s. - Extremely competent Excel and Word skills with experience of using HR and payroll systems - Good organisational skills and an ability to work to deadlines and under own initiative - Good communications skills working closely with managers and employees across all departments - Experience of Auto-Enrolment - A high level of accuracy and attention to detail - Good team-playing skills - Clear and logical thinking - Experience of supporting HR strategies and plans to support the goals of the wider business - Good generalist HR experience, including competence in managing absence queries - Knowledge and experience of dealing with benefits administration - An energy and drive to succeed and ability to multi task while ensuring delivery of objectives - A high respect for confidentiality Key Benefits/Rewards on Offer: Opportunity to work on a hybrid basis 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays Pension contribution Death in service (4 x salary) Occupational sick scheme On-site parking Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK. JBRP1_UKTJ
Our client is seeking a Senior Manager with experience in BPAs alongside an understanding of defined benefit pensions administration to join their team where you will contibute to the continual growth of its annuities business. Taking ownership of activities associated with the implementation of the Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA), you will cover a range of one-off and ongoing management activities, from implementation through to buy-in and transition to buy-out. Activities will include: pre-execution data and operational complexity due diligence; scheme onboarding; and scheme trustee and administrator management. Familiarity with BPA contracts, alongside the ability to extract relevant information to plan for key milestones, is required. The successful candidate will also be comfortable with and and have a good understanding of actuarial spreadsheet models. Reinsurance knowledge is desirable as is PMI qualifications. An excellent career opportunity. JBRP1_UKTJ
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Our client is seeking a Senior Manager with experience in BPAs alongside an understanding of defined benefit pensions administration to join their team where you will contibute to the continual growth of its annuities business. Taking ownership of activities associated with the implementation of the Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA), you will cover a range of one-off and ongoing management activities, from implementation through to buy-in and transition to buy-out. Activities will include: pre-execution data and operational complexity due diligence; scheme onboarding; and scheme trustee and administrator management. Familiarity with BPA contracts, alongside the ability to extract relevant information to plan for key milestones, is required. The successful candidate will also be comfortable with and and have a good understanding of actuarial spreadsheet models. Reinsurance knowledge is desirable as is PMI qualifications. An excellent career opportunity. JBRP1_UKTJ
WTW is looking for an experienced DB pensions administrator who has a background in operational teams to work with the GMP Experts with GMP remediation projects including reconciliation, rectification and equalisation. The successful individual will work in the specialist GMP team and support the GMP Experts who work closely with operational and client management colleagues in the delivery of these projects to our large and varied portfolio of administration only and full service clients. There will potentially be the opportunity to progress into a role working with client managers and operations managers. The Role Support GMP Experts who work with client managers and operations colleagues with multiple client GMP projects including reconciliation, rectification/recalculation and equalisation Carrying out technical work in particular in relation to historic GMP reconciliations and rectifications Keep up to date pipelines for GMP projects Produce SoW's and cost models for GMP projects. Maintain collateral libraries and project tracking tools. Support GMP Experts with operational readiness training and GMPe handovers to ops teams Assist producing collateral for operational training sessions where required Support GMP Expert in producing calc inventories and scoping documents for the IT department to plan and facilitate changes to ongoing automation as a result of GMPe. Support, project managers with production of project plans. Production of client/project specific schedules. Support with tracking revenue and costs. Maintain client facing reports, presentations and educational materials Update generic operational process flows Maintain GMP guidance notes and attaching materials The Requirements Experience working in the UK Pensions industry Understanding of occupational pensions in particular DB benefits and Guaranteed Minimum Pensions (GMP) Understanding of the requirements for GMP Equalisation Proven work experience of working on technical projects. Highly organized, motivated individual with excellent communication skills and strong team skills. Analytical thinker with creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Works easily within and across teams, encourages learning; ensures that all relevant parties are included in key team project tasks and decisions. Shares opportunities and doesn't repeatedly go to the same people. Develops relationships with peer stakeholders within and across teams by initiating regular contact. Proven work experience of working on technical projects, a good understanding of the associated governance and controls processes would be beneficial At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a "hybrid" style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one-size-fits-all solution.We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
WTW is looking for an experienced DB pensions administrator who has a background in operational teams to work with the GMP Experts with GMP remediation projects including reconciliation, rectification and equalisation. The successful individual will work in the specialist GMP team and support the GMP Experts who work closely with operational and client management colleagues in the delivery of these projects to our large and varied portfolio of administration only and full service clients. There will potentially be the opportunity to progress into a role working with client managers and operations managers. The Role Support GMP Experts who work with client managers and operations colleagues with multiple client GMP projects including reconciliation, rectification/recalculation and equalisation Carrying out technical work in particular in relation to historic GMP reconciliations and rectifications Keep up to date pipelines for GMP projects Produce SoW's and cost models for GMP projects. Maintain collateral libraries and project tracking tools. Support GMP Experts with operational readiness training and GMPe handovers to ops teams Assist producing collateral for operational training sessions where required Support GMP Expert in producing calc inventories and scoping documents for the IT department to plan and facilitate changes to ongoing automation as a result of GMPe. Support, project managers with production of project plans. Production of client/project specific schedules. Support with tracking revenue and costs. Maintain client facing reports, presentations and educational materials Update generic operational process flows Maintain GMP guidance notes and attaching materials The Requirements Experience working in the UK Pensions industry Understanding of occupational pensions in particular DB benefits and Guaranteed Minimum Pensions (GMP) Understanding of the requirements for GMP Equalisation Proven work experience of working on technical projects. Highly organized, motivated individual with excellent communication skills and strong team skills. Analytical thinker with creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Works easily within and across teams, encourages learning; ensures that all relevant parties are included in key team project tasks and decisions. Shares opportunities and doesn't repeatedly go to the same people. Develops relationships with peer stakeholders within and across teams by initiating regular contact. Proven work experience of working on technical projects, a good understanding of the associated governance and controls processes would be beneficial At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a "hybrid" style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one-size-fits-all solution.We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.
Business Analyst - Test Specialist Who are Diligenta? Diligenta's vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do, and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development. The Opportunity There is an excellent opportunity for a Business Analyst/Test Analyst to join our teams in either Bristol, Basingstoke or Peterborough. The role will be working with life and pension products, so experience in that sector is required. You be robustly testing the BaNCS systems from a business perspective and ensure a smooth delivery into production both for production support releases and new Transformation releases by: To plan and manage test execution for key areas allocated, involving forming relationship network across teams to achieve successful implementation To manage and liaise with senior managers both internal and external To ensure the accountabilities of the role are delivered in line with Diligenta's values of acting with integrity and honesty This role is hybrid, so 3 day p/w would be acceptable. There may be times you have to come in more frequently for workshops or large-scale meetings. You'll be: Test Scripting phases are completed to quality, productivity and timeline targets across programmes To manage and test the critical and complex areas requiring senior attention Defects are managed to resolution including definition of solution amendments and that requirement and solution gaps are resolved with the buy in of all stakeholders Dependencies are managed - both internal and external and both in terms of business and technology Encourage personal development and growth of staff you manage Actively input into BAT team management across all programmes You should apply if you: Excellent working knowledge of Life, Pensions and Annuities products and regulations Understanding of L&P administration systems and processes both user facing and internally Expert test system knowledge and experience including administration, risk management and test planning Experience of project environment The Perks Discretionary annual bonus Company pension scheme 25 days holidays + 8 bank holidays Gain professional accreditation on completion at no extra cost through our bespoke 24/7 professionally accredited online learning and development tools Access to our Confidential Helpline is available to be used by you and your family
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Business Analyst - Test Specialist Who are Diligenta? Diligenta's vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do, and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development. The Opportunity There is an excellent opportunity for a Business Analyst/Test Analyst to join our teams in either Bristol, Basingstoke or Peterborough. The role will be working with life and pension products, so experience in that sector is required. You be robustly testing the BaNCS systems from a business perspective and ensure a smooth delivery into production both for production support releases and new Transformation releases by: To plan and manage test execution for key areas allocated, involving forming relationship network across teams to achieve successful implementation To manage and liaise with senior managers both internal and external To ensure the accountabilities of the role are delivered in line with Diligenta's values of acting with integrity and honesty This role is hybrid, so 3 day p/w would be acceptable. There may be times you have to come in more frequently for workshops or large-scale meetings. You'll be: Test Scripting phases are completed to quality, productivity and timeline targets across programmes To manage and test the critical and complex areas requiring senior attention Defects are managed to resolution including definition of solution amendments and that requirement and solution gaps are resolved with the buy in of all stakeholders Dependencies are managed - both internal and external and both in terms of business and technology Encourage personal development and growth of staff you manage Actively input into BAT team management across all programmes You should apply if you: Excellent working knowledge of Life, Pensions and Annuities products and regulations Understanding of L&P administration systems and processes both user facing and internally Expert test system knowledge and experience including administration, risk management and test planning Experience of project environment The Perks Discretionary annual bonus Company pension scheme 25 days holidays + 8 bank holidays Gain professional accreditation on completion at no extra cost through our bespoke 24/7 professionally accredited online learning and development tools Access to our Confidential Helpline is available to be used by you and your family