Pensions Assistant

Pensions Assistant

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for a Pensions Assistant to join our Pension team, responsible for administering the Croda Pension Scheme in line with the Service Level Agreement and ensuring member data is up to date and accurate.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Previous pension administration experience
• GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
• A willingness to learn with a can-do attitude
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office Products including proficiency in Excel and Word
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Effective communicator
• Team player

What You’ll Be Doing:

Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.

• A variety of administration activities connected to the running of the pension scheme, including leavers, data changes, setting up benefits into payment
• Taking telephone calls from members and dealing with emailed enquiries.
• Performing pension calculations, with the support of the pension team
• Sending out member communications
• Collate and process invoices and submitting monthly Trustee bank reconciliation
• Support other pension team members with pension projects and pensioner payroll

What We Offer:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Free lunch in on-site restaurant
• Access to share plans
• Generous parental leave
• Retail platform benefits
• Free car parking on Croda sites
• Flexible working arrangements
• In addition to the benefits above, employees also have access to a salary sacrifice car scheme* (after 6 months with the company), Cycle to Work scheme*, Health
• Cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme. As well as access to number of health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
  
  *Please note salary criteria is applicable for this benefit.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role. Initially the role will be fully based at the Cowick Hall office but once the person is established in role working from home for two days a week is possible.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email candidate@croda.com.

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.

Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.