Pension Benefits Manager
Pension Benefits Manager
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Job Description
Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless investigative journalism and holds power to account. Our team of awardwinning journalists cuttingedge commercial professionals and industryleading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development with a focus on training growth and fostering an inclusive culture.
Were now looking for aPension & Benefits Managerto design implement and manage the company pension and benefits programmes for employees at the Guardian News & Media.
Reporting to the Director of Reward Pension and HR Operations you will collaborate with the wider People team Finance Payroll and external benefits providers to manage the operational delivery of the benefits programme as well as having responsibility for the ongoing development of the benefits offering.
About the Role
- Youll provide operational management of the Guardian Lifestyle Plan the company pension scheme including managing the relationship with the pension provider responsibility for pension communications supporting employees with queries and the organisation of quarterly pension trustee meetings.
- Youll manage the annual benefits window for employees to ensure it runs smoothly and is clearly communicated to employees.
- Youll manage the annual and biannual renewal processes for the Guardians benefits providers including life cover income protection private healthcare and dental care.
- Youll monitor developments in the industry and make recommendations to ensure the Guardians benefits offering remains current competitive and relevant for the workforce.
- Youll develop communications to boost member engagement in pensions benefits and financial wellbeing particularly for new joiners and during our annual benefits selection window.
- Youll collaborate with the wider People team on projects ensuring a joined up approach and service are provided to our employees.
About You
- Experience managing defined contribution pension schemes including the day to day administration running of quarterly trustee meetings broader governance requirements and external reporting obligations including the ONS and the pensions regulator
- Experience of implementing and managing benefits packages policies and processes.
- Experience of building strong crossfunctional relationships and working with a diverse range of colleagues from across all functions.
- Experience of managing multiple priorities to meet conflicting timetables and deadlines.
- Excellent analytical skills with a high attention to detail
- Excellent Word and Excel skills and familiarity with Google Suite.
We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve where our people have equal access to career development opportunities their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.
How to Apply
To apply please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why youd love to take on this role and why youre a great match for what were looking for.
We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AIassisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.
The closing date for applications isTuesday 22nd April 2025.
All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Anna Vipers on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.
Benefits and Policies at the Guardian
Youll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase anadditional 5 days.Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5 then we will contribute 812 (depending on your age). We believe in giving back which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.
You are entitled to private healthcare life cover income protection and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.
We have enhanced maternity paternity adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF menopause baby loss and trans equality policy.
Culture and Wellbeing
We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace.We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.
We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing including personal coaching sessions. In addition we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast lunch and dinner.
Learning & Development
We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
