- Function title: Pension Specialist
- Reference: NOC-DP-2025-FGIV/947
- Location: Brussels
- The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties.
- Information about living in Brussels
- Nature of the competition: Internal and external competition
- Applicable regulations: Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL
- Function group: Function group IV
- Job level: 13-15 - Check salary simulations for the basic grade
- Generic post: Junior Specialist
- Number of posts: 1
- Duration of engagement: 5 Year(s) - extension or conversion of the contract is possible โ see โUseful informationโ section
- Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security policies
- Directorate/Service: DP/SAS - The Staff Administration and Support Unit
- Working arrangement: EUROCONTROL operates a hybrid working model that combines onsite presence with remote work opportunities. Remote working is subject to specific limits set out in internal rules and must align with business needs and managerial approval. Please note that full-time remote work is not permitted.
- Competition publication date: 28/05/2025
- Competition closing date: 25/06/2025 (23:59 Brussels time)
- Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the \"Useful information\" section
Your team
Within the Directorate of People,the Staff Administration and Support service manages staff entitlements and administration, and administers the payroll and pensions.
As a Pension Specialist, you will coordinate the departure planning process, provide support and recommendations with a focus on quality, efficiency, and in compliance with rules, policies and standards of the Agency. The role includes performing pensions and tax calculations, data checks liaising with internal and external stakeholders, as well as acting as pension focal point for some countries. These activities will be carried out under the responsibility and supervision of the Pension Team Leader.
Your role
Your role will be to:
- Coordinate the pensions & departure planning process of EUROCONTROL staff members, ensuring timely coordination of pension files and requests. Monitor and report on upcoming departures to support the planning of the serviceโs activities and other domains of the Directorate.
Required qualifications, experience & competencies
University degree of at least 3 years and professional experience of 1 year, or university degree of 4 years. A degree in a relevant field will be considered an asset (e.g. Accounting, Business Administration, Administrative Law, Human Resources, Payroll Management, or Social Sciences). In addition to the above, minimum 3 years of relevant working experience. Experience in payroll management, compensation and benefits, or accounting (particularly with experience in managing individual or private income, taxation, or personal financial matters in EU). Excellent command of MS Office package, in particular Excel. Experience with PeopleSoft, SharePoint, SAP Business Objects, Power BI will be considered an asset. Knowledge of tax and social security regulations (in particular for Benelux, Germany or France) will be considered an asset. Ability in working with internal rules and regulations related to the working conditions. Customer focus: You adapt services to respond effectively to customer enquiries. Analytical thinking: You analyse information and identify relationships. Quality focus: You set and foster high quality standards. Communication: You foster two-way communication. Team Work: You foster teamwork. Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment. Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular job, candidates must be proficient users at level C1/C2 in English or French and independent users at level B1/B2 in the other language. Knowledge of other European languages, in particular Dutch or German will be considered an asset.The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).