Network Rail Careers Near Me – Pensions Administrator

About the job

Location

Milton Keynes, GB

Department Name

Human Resources

About Network Rail

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Human Resources (HR) provides support on all people-related issues for Network Rail. We’re responsible for creating an environment that attracts and engages high-performing individuals to deliver engineering and operational excellence for Britain’s railway. Our approach is a pragmatic one, challenging where appropriate and professional in all areas of delivery.

Brief Description

We’re looking for a Pensions Administrator to support our employees with the operational and administrative aspects of pensions.

About The Role (External)

Vacancy type: 15-month fixed-term contract. This is a full-time opportunity, but flexible working patterns will be considered.

Location: The Quadrant: MK.

Band & Salary: Band 6, £21,000 – £30,000, depending upon experience.

Closing date: 19th October 2023 late applications will not be accepted.

What are the key accountabilities in this role?

• Resolve Network Rail data and administrative queries for the external administrator.
• Respond to member and internal support team queries in relation to company pension arrangements.
• Support the organisation and delivery of pre-retirement programmes.
• Calculate contributions and benefits as required for scheme members.
• Assist in the administering of Railways pension scheme and Network Rail’s defined contribution scheme pensions arrangements.
• Provide support on HR initiatives as directed.

What are the essential skills and experience we’re looking for?

• Experience in an HR generalist or payroll role.
• Understanding of Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pensions schemes.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex information and issues to non-specialists.
• Ability to manage customer expectation.

We would also like, but it’s not essential:

• Previous pensions experience.
• Appropriate pensions professional qualification.
• Experience of pension scheme administrating and calculation.
• Appreciation of pensions legislative requirements .

How To Apply (External)

What can we offer you in return?

We have a range of benefits include

• 28 days annual leave entitlement, plus Bank Holidays and five volunteer days.
• My Benefits – our discounted online shopping site.
• A range of discounted offers including cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits.
• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets.
• A range of pension schemes.
• Two weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community.
• Training, development and employee assistance programme available.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our

Network Rail positively embraces flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.

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