Senior Benefits and Pensions Project Manager

Senior Benefits and Pensions Project Manager. £800-£850 per day (inside IR35)

• 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:
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  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.
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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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