Job Description

Senior Team Manager Pensions#

Location

Manchester, GB#

Department Name

EM HRSS (348103) G5#

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter



If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

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Brief Description

About Shared Services

Our Shared Services team deliver specialist processes that have a direct impact on the performance of Network Rail, our customers and suppliers. These services include payroll, recruitment and onboarding, payables, receivables, financial accounting, reporting, controls and compliance, and helpdesk support.

What will you be doing?

As the Senior Team Manager Pensions, you will be delivering pensions policy and practice in line with Network Rail pension framework. You will also focus on the implementation and development of pension programmes within the Network Rail Shared Services payroll team.

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About the role (External)

Main Responsibilities

1. Reporting to the Head of Payroll Strategy as technical support providing expert advice and guidance on the impact of employment and financial legislation changes in respect of pension changes which will impact pensions agenda and its terms & conditions.


2. Establish a timely and accurate pension processing service for all Network Rail employees over all payrolls, in relation to all pension schemes.


3. Direct and lead a team of experienced team of experienced pensions administrators responsible for Periodic processing of pensions joiners, leavers, changes to BRASS and AVC's in line with payroll processing deadlines.


4. Maintain and manage CRM tickets in respect of pension related queries within the agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA's) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI)


5. Deliver smooth implementation of key periodic and annual pension activity and processes and reconciliation as per the Network Rail Shared Services calendar including pensions auto enrolment re-assessments, flexible benefits, death in service, severance.


6. Operate within the pre-agreed control framework; embed a control mind set amongst all stakeholders to reduce risk and control costs. Being the lead point of contact for internal and external audit continually reviewing the framework for adherence, where gaps are identified, take personal ownership to define, socialise and embed improvements.


7. Develop and continually improve relations with key stakeholders including the Head of Pensions, HR Directors, and Industrial Relations, define and embed a customer centric culture where all team members consider the impact on customers and their future requirements.


8. Develop and maintain all standard operating procedures, process documents and control in line with Network Rail processes and procedures.



Essential


Extensive experience in pensions, payroll and reward

Degree or post grade equivalent in Human Resources/Reward & Benefits (MCIPD) Proven experience in providing expert advice and guidance in Pensions.

Experience of managing teams in a complex regulatory environment manging multi contract variations Exceptional customer focus/engagement/stakeholder management skills Proven influencing, networking and stakeholder management skills at senior management level. Exceptional analytical and accounting skills

Experience of delivering continuous improvement programmes

Excellent communication skills


Desirable


Experience of wider payroll processes (HMRC reporting Tax & NIC etc) ORACLE eBusiness Suite experience or similar

Member of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD)

Salary

: 55,596- 65,966 per annum pro rata

Closing date

: 04/08/2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.



This is a 12 month fixed term opportunity

This role requires working in the office 3 days a week

You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.



Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.*



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Senior Team Manager Pensions#

Location

Manchester, GB#

Department Name

EM HRSS (348103) G5#

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter



At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.



We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.



If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

#

Brief Description

About Shared Services

Our Shared Services team deliver specialist processes that have a direct impact on the performance of Network Rail, our customers and suppliers. These services include payroll, recruitment and onboarding, payables, receivables, financial accounting, reporting, controls and compliance, and helpdesk support.

What will you be doing?

As the Senior Team Manager Pensions, you will be delivering pensions policy and practice in line with Network Rail pension framework. You will also focus on the implementation and development of pension programmes within the Network Rail Shared Services payroll team.

#

About the role (External)

Main Responsibilities

1. Reporting to the Head of Payroll Strategy as technical support providing expert advice and guidance on the impact of employment and financial legislation changes in respect of pension changes which will impact pensions agenda and its terms & conditions.


2. Establish a timely and accurate pension processing service for all Network Rail employees over all payrolls, in relation to all pension schemes.


3. Direct and lead a team of experienced team of experienced pensions administrators responsible for Periodic processing of pensions joiners, leavers, changes to BRASS and AVC's in line with payroll processing deadlines.


4. Maintain and manage CRM tickets in respect of pension related queries within the agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA's) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI)


5. Deliver smooth implementation of key periodic and annual pension activity and processes and reconciliation as per the Network Rail Shared Services calendar including pensions auto enrolment re-assessments, flexible benefits, death in service, severance.


6. Operate within the pre-agreed control framework; embed a control mind set amongst all stakeholders to reduce risk and control costs. Being the lead point of contact for internal and external audit continually reviewing the framework for adherence, where gaps are identified, take personal ownership to define, socialise and embed improvements.


7. Develop and continually improve relations with key stakeholders including the Head of Pensions, HR Directors, and Industrial Relations, define and embed a customer centric culture where all team members consider the impact on customers and their future requirements.


8. Develop and maintain all standard operating procedures, process documents and control in line with Network Rail processes and procedures.



Essential


Extensive experience in pensions, payroll and reward

Degree or post grade equivalent in Human Resources/Reward & Benefits (MCIPD) Proven experience in providing expert advice and guidance in Pensions.

Experience of managing teams in a complex regulatory environment manging multi contract variations Exceptional customer focus/engagement/stakeholder management skills Proven influencing, networking and stakeholder management skills at senior management level. Exceptional analytical and accounting skills

Experience of delivering continuous improvement programmes

Excellent communication skills


Desirable


Experience of wider payroll processes (HMRC reporting Tax & NIC etc) ORACLE eBusiness Suite experience or similar

Member of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD)












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How to apply (External)

Salary

: 55,596- 65,966 per annum pro rata

Closing date

: 04/08/2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.


Click

apply now

to apply.


This is a 12 month fixed term opportunity

This role requires working in the office 3 days a week

You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

Network Rail Benefits

- To find out about what benefits we offer, click here


All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information


Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.*



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