UK Pensions Business Partner

Job title:

UK Pensions Business Partner

Company

Fujitsu

Job description

Job Description:Your roleIn this role you will be responsible for management of a number of Fujitsu’s UK pension schemes on behalf of the Company. In the UK, Fujitsu has a main defined contribution master trust pension arrangement and several legacy schemes including both defined benefit, defined contribution and hybrid arrangements. Some Fujitsu employees also participate in Civil Service/Local Government pension arrangements.The role involves advising the Company on pensions strategy, governance and changes in regulation. It also involves taking ownership for the pension provision for the Company’s employees and being the point of contact for our trustee boards and pension providers. You will work with colleagues across the HR function for TUPE transfers/consultations.You will be part of the Europe Reward Team who are responsible for designing and delivering compensation and benefit plans for Fujitsu’s employees across Europe.Your main areas of responsibility will include:

• Provision of advice and guidance to the Company on pensions matters working in partnership with professional advisors such as the actuary and our legal advisors.
• Advising the Reward Committee on pension issues and seeking approval for decisions.
• Company support for major pensions projects, such as valuations, buy-outs and pension changes including supporting consultations.
• Analysing and proactively responding to legislation and other changes to help shape the Company’s approach, ensuring that any change programmes are effectively managed.
• Oversight of the Company’s main defined contribution master trust arrangement including representing the Company as part of an employee consultation group.
• Acting as the main Company point of contact for the trustees and their advisors including attending trustee meetings where required.
• Updating the Company’s internal pension materials and involvement in drafting member communications.
• Pensions governance routines such as Japanese Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• Working with the payroll and HR administration teams to ensure we remain compliant with Cabinet Office / MyCSP requirements for the Civil Service Pension Arrangements.
• Working closely with the finance and accounting teams on pensions matters.
• Providing support and expertise to bid, HR and account teams with regards to the pension aspects of the employee proposition.
• Vendor management and budgeting for the pension advisers/service providers.

Your transferrable skills and experience

• Hold a recognised professional pensions qualification (eg APMI) or be part-qualified and working towards completion of a qualification of this nature.
• Substantial pensions experience in both defined benefit and defined contribution.
• Prior experience of dealing with Civil Service and Local Government pensions including New Fair Deal transfers would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of current legislation affecting occupational pension schemes and upcoming changes.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with senior management and Union reps.
• Ability to balance workload and work independently.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Please note: It’s still worth applying even if you do not meet all the requirements above. We are passionate about investing in you and your career and if you have the transferable skills/ background in managing complex projects to stringent deadlines this could be the next opportunity for you.Recruitment processThe recruitment process consists of a panel interview, details to be confirmed.We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Email [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.Achieve togetherWe are recognised as a responsible and inclusive employer: Not only are we a certified Disability Confident Leader, a Times Top 50 employer for Gender Equality, a Top 75 employer for Social Mobility, accredited with the Living Wage Foundation and a signatory for the Race at Work Charter, but we are also committed to the United Nations standards for LGBTI+ and a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We are people centric: Our work environments enable you to Be Completely You. Our active people-led Inclusive Community networks are representative of all aspects of diversity and are instrumental in enabling and supporting our innovative approach to inclusion.#LifeAtFujitsu

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 07:45:34 GMT

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