Company Overview
ConocoPhillips
is an international, integrated energy company with operations in more than 30
countries. As the third-largest integrated energy company in the United States
and fourth largest refiner in the world, ConocoPhillips’ goal is to deliver
energy in a safe, environmentally and socially responsible manner.
More than
30,000 ConocoPhillips employees work worldwide to consistently deliver top
performance and value to maintain the company’s global market position.
Employees’ individual talents and strengths combine to create a diverse and
energized work force within ConocoPhillips. Headquartered in Houston, Texas,
ConocoPhillips stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol
“COP.”
Responsibilities:
* Manage
the outsourced administration functions for the UK plans and be accountable to
the Pensions Manager and respective Trustee bodies for all administrative
matters.
* Oversee implementation of appropriate processes and procedures by the
outsourced Administrators for the delivery of benefits in accordance with the
relevant trust documentation and changes in policy.
* Ensure the company and trustee boards remain compliant with stringent
external regulations.
* Provide technical and administrative support to the Pensions Manager and
appropriate Trustee Boards.
* Monitoring of internal controls utilised by Plan Administrator, implementing
improvements as required.
* To be the initial internal point of contact for case management (e.g. the
disbursement of discretionary benefits) and the handling of complaints and
disputes.
* Act as the interface between the outsourced Administrator and other internal
departments e.g. payroll and flexible benefits team etc.
Basic/Required Qualifications
*Legal
right to live and work in the UK on a permanent basis without restrictions.
*In depth
defined benefit technical knowledge and understanding of pension practice and
statutory regulations.
* Strong verbal and numeracy skills.
* Thorough understanding of current HMRC limits and corresponding requirements.
* Ability to read and understand legal documentation, relating to the plan
(e.g. trust deed and rules).
* Clear thinker with solutions orientation and demonstrable implementation
skills.
* Sound planning skills.
* Highly responsive approach to service delivery to the different stakeholders.
* An ability to manage complex working relationships involving a variety of
diverse stakeholders i.e. trustee directors, members, external service
providers and senior management.
* Effective communication skills with an ability to articulate complex
technical pension issues to the layman.
* Strong ‘people skills’ with an ability to empathise and be patient.
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire
application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and
providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 9th
January, 2012.
ConocoPhillips
is an equal opportunities employer.