Senior Benefits and Pensions Project Manager
| Posting date: | 23 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2025 |
| Location: | City of London, London, EC2V 6DN |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4708428_1753280180 |
Summary
- Hays are working with a global matrix banking client, who are looking for a senior Benefits and Pensions Project Manager on a 12-month interim basis.
Benefits and Pensions Project Manager
London Hybrid
£800-£850 per day (inside IR35)
Immediate start
Key responsibilities:
Manage end-to-end delivery of benefits and pensions projects, including vendor transitions, plan redesigns, regulatory compliance updates, and system implementations.- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (HR, Legal, Finance, Risk, Compliance) and external partners (consultants, trustees, vendors) to ensure alignment and smooth execution.
- Ensure all programs meet regulatory requirements across jurisdictions (e.g., FCA, PRA, HMRC, GDPR) and align with internal risk and audit frameworks.
- Develop and execute change and communication strategies to support employee understanding and engagement with benefits and pensions changes.
- Oversee data integrity, analytics, and reporting related to pensions and benefits, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance employee experience, and drive cost efficiencies.
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience managing complex benefits and pensions projects within a large, regulated financial institution.
- Strong knowledge of UK pensions legislation (DB and DC schemes), auto-enrolment, and international benefits frameworks.
- Experience working in a matrixed, global organisation with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
- Familiarity with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) and benefits administration systems.
- Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) is highly desirable.
Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional project management and organisational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail and commitment to compliance and governance.
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