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Hays are happy to be working with an established London Borough in their journey to secure a Pensions Specialist. Please find the details of the position available below:
Role Purpose:
* To identify, analyse and manage risks associating with the setting up of a new fund employer.
* To co-ordinate and manage all pension aspects of TUPE, including liaising with the pension provider for seamless onboarding of members and the resolution of complex queries as appropriate. *
* To ensure that admission agreements and bond documents are promptly signed under by seal by all parties to prevent and minimise financial risk to the LBHF pension fund.
* To maintain a register of all current bonds and ensure that admitted bodies are contacted in good time to ensure the continuance of cover.
* To ensure that all admission agreements and bond documents are stored and kept up to date versions for future reference.
* Deputise in some decision-making for the Head of Pensions in their absence
* Any other duties which may be delegated by the Head of Pensions
* To complete pensions-related statutory returns and surveys as required.
* Ensure your actions and decisions align with the Council's declaration of a climate and ecological emergency.
About You:
* Essential: Minimum of 3- 5 years' experience of LGPS administration or DB administration.
* A strong understanding and knowledge of admission agreements and bond arrangements.
* Working knowledge of the obligations of employers and the Administering Authority in the management of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* An understanding of the different LGPS schemes (pre-2008, 2008 and 2014) and how they affect the calculation of scheme member benefits.
* The ability to provide training and advice to scheme employers or their agents in connection with their administration of the LGPS.
* An understanding of the calculation methods for pensionable CARE pay, whole-time equivalent pensionable pay, and pensionable pay for the purposes of the HMRC Annual Allowance calculation.
* An understanding of LGPS Discretionary Regulations for employers and the discretionary regulations as they pertain to LBHF.
* The ability to participate in the monitoring, checking, reconciliation and archiving of incoming monthly schedules and remittances from scheme employers, and other monthly electronic submissions containing scheme member data.
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