Superannuation Manager Grade VII

Role & Responsibility

The Superannuation Manager has overall responsibility to ensure that the Superannuation Schemes operated at Beaumont Hospital are run efficiently in accordance with their respective existing and amended rules. The manager is also responsible for ensuring sound financial oversight of the calculation and payment of pensions and lump sums. The manager is responsible for ensuring the ongoing management and development of the staff and systems of the Superannuation Section.

Duties

The main duties of the post are:

Interpretation, administration and sound application

• The manager is responsible for ensuring that all matters relating to the interpretation, administration and application of the various Superannuation schemes operating at Beaumont Hospital are carried out to the highest level and conform to best practice standards. This responsibility extends to any future schemes introduced into Beaumont Hospital and affiliated sites.
• The manager is responsible for the interpretation of all correspondance from the Department of Health & Children, the Health Service Executive, the Pensions Ombudsman, Department of Public Expenditure and Court of Law, an interested 3^rd party (including Trade Unions) etc. This interpretation will, where appropriate, require the manager to prepare a recommendation to the Director of Human Resources and to action any matters arising.
• The manager is responsible for the development and maintenance of Superannuation records and registers for the various schemes in operation at Beaumont Hospital and affiliated sites.
• The manager will ensure that sanctioned salary adjustments are applied to pension contributions and where appropriate to pensions.
• The manger will ensure the implementation of any approved incentivised retirement schemes.
• The manager will ensure that the Superannuation section provides an advisory service to staff, pensioners and managers.
• The manager will ensure that the annual retirement programme is maintained and that it continues to meet the need of staff approaching retirement. The manager will ensure that the Superannuation section gives appropriate support to the Active Retirement Group.

 Financial & Related Matters

• The Superannuation Manager is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all Superannuation payments. The manager should keep the Directors of Human Resources and Finance advised of all pension payments.
• The manager should produce regular projections and costings for anticipated retirements on an annual basis with regular, as requested, updates.

 Staff & Systems Development

• The Superannuation Manager is responsible for ensuring the development of staff in the Superannuation section, including:
  • Initial and ongoing training and development
  • Succession planning
  • Performance Management
• The manager shall design, implement and continuously develop the system and processes within the section. In particular, the development and maintenance of information technology systems.

 General

• The manager as part of the overall management team of the Human Resources Directorate, shall play an active part in supporting the key HR activities in the Hospital. This may involve leading on specific HR projects.
• The manager will provide oversight and advice on ad-hoc, miscellaneous schemes that may operate in the Hospital from time to time e.g. Additional Voluntary Contributions, Income Continuance Schemes etc.
• The manager will perform such other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned to him / her from time to time by the Office of the Director of Human Resources or such other Officer designated by the Beaumont Hospital Board.

Job Profile

• The post holder must have a good knowledge of the Health Service environment including National HR policy. In particular individuals at this level will be required to be able to assess national policies, initiatives etc. and support managers and staff throughout the Hospital to develop effective responses that will enable the Hospital to deliver services while complying with national requirements.
• The individual will be able to make clear connections between their work in Human Resources and the delivery of quality care to patients and will have an awareness of the importance of serving both their internal and external customer.
• The post holder must have a good working knowledge of all aspects of employment law and be able to understand the legal context within which he/she carries out their duties. The post holder must ensure that they keep up to date on Superannuation Scheme rules, legislation and case law (including pension Ombudsman rulings) and have a general awareness of forthcoming changes and HR best practice, with particular emphasis on changes impacting their specific area.  The post holder must be able to assess the likely impact of such information on existing Hospital policy/practice and work with their line manager to implement changes as required to maintain the Hospital’s position as a quality
• The post holder must have strong communication skills and be able to provide clear advice/information to managers and staff. He/she must have an appreciation of the needs of the organisation, the importance of change and the importance of the individual staff member's rights and entitlements and must ensure a balance in providing advice to managers and staff as required.
• The individual will be required to have a good working knowledge of IT packages and be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• The individual will be required to have a focus on what constitutes value added activity and will strive to deliver change in the department consistent with this focus. The HR Directorate works as a team and this will require individuals to be flexible and adaptable to change, being role models for change within the organisation. The individual will be able to support managers and staff to implement change required throughout the Hospital, understanding the challenges to change and having a clear understanding of the need for a systematic approach to planning, implementing and evaluating the impact of
• The individual will have the ability to manage competing priorities and have the ability to meet deadlines.
• The individual must demonstrate an understanding and practice of confidentiality and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The individual must have excellent organisational and administrative skills and demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of their work.

 Desirable Qualifications

• Hold a third level qualification in Finance or Pensions and/or have a minimum of 5yrs experience of working in a Pensions / Payroll / HR environment, ideally within the Public Service or body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004.
• Have experience of managing a team.
• Have experience of the relevant superannuation schemes in operation e.g. LGSS, Single Pension Scheme.
• Have or be willing to take on further relevant third level studies where considered appropriate.
• Have experience in data analytics / informatics.

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