Pensions & Benefits Project Specialist

Contract:

6-month FTC (with potential extension) - pro rated Location:

London (Hybrid)

About the Role

My client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented

Pensions & Benefits Specialist

to join the HR Operations team on a project basis. This role will focus on managing large data sets, advising on the appropriateness of pension arrangements, and ensuring compliance during a period of transformation. You will work alongside the Benefits Manager, who leads on pensions, and contribute to benefits harmonisation and process optimisation projects.

Key Responsibilities

Pensions Administer and manage workplace pension schemes, including auto-enrolment, contribution uploads, opt-in/out tracking, and monthly reconciliation. Act as the primary liaison with pension providers. Manage joiner/leaver pension processes and employee transfers. Ensure compliance with UK pension regulations and legislative requirements (The Pensions Regulator, auto-enrolment duties). Coordinate pension communications and support employees with queries. Benefits Partner with the Benefits Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of core and voluntary benefits (medical, dental, life assurance, EAP, etc.). Manage vendor relationships, renewals, eligibility, and enrolments. Support annual benefits renewal process, including data analysis and reporting. Maintain accurate benefit enrolment data across HRIS and vendor systems. Handle benefit-related queries and lead onboarding/training sessions. Assist in updating internal pages/templates and creating communications to enhance the value of the benefit proposition. Reporting & Compliance Prepare monthly and ad-hoc reports for payroll, finance, and HR. Support audits and ensure GDPR/data privacy compliance. Projects & Process Improvement Contribute to benefits harmonisation and integration projects. Document SOPs and drive process improvements. Participate in benchmarking and employee feedback analysis.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential: 5+ years' experience in pensions and/or employee benefits within HR or shared services. Strong knowledge of UK pension legislation, auto-enrolment, and benefits programmes. Experience managing large data sets and reconciling data accurately. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HRIS systems. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable: Knowledge of international benefits (EMEA/global). Project management experience (Agile or similar). The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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