Company
Irish Life Group Services Limited
Full Time Permanent position
Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices
What we offer
We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few.
Role Overview
The successful person will lead and develop the Irish Life Group (ILG) HR Reward & Benefits team to deliver high-quality business‑as‑usual objectives and a broad range of Reward and Benefits projects, including EU Pay Transparency, to ensure that our Reward & Benefit policies and practices continuously support the delivery of our strategy and risk appetite.
The Head of Reward acts as business partner and a subject‑matter expert on all aspects of compensation and benefits providing strategic advice to senior leadership ensuring Reward frameworks are market competitive, cost effective and support business objectives.
What you will help us to achieve
Lead and develop the ILG Group HR – Reward and Benefits team to consistently deliver effective and efficient reward solutions.
Act as a trusted advisor to all stakeholders (e.g., business leaders, HRBPs) to provide guidance around Reward practices, remuneration structures and processes.
Lead the implementation of the annual compensation process (Salary reviews, Bonus awards, Executive compensation (JG16+), APSS Share Scheme) for all ILG companies in Ireland (including Cornmarket & Unio), ensuring adherence to budgetary allowance and compliance with regulations and standards.
Lead the completion of the annual salary benchmarking and salary range reviews by managing the following:
Retrieval and submission of detailed data input from reward surveys.
Analysis of survey results to identify appropriate benchmark data for all roles, market trends, forecasts, and anomalies.
Preparation of reports/information to deliver relevant & accurate information and recommendations to business leaders.
Manage the relationship with the third parties responsible for delivery or support of reward mechanisms.
Lead the investment bonus scheme and Solvency II calculations and deferrals process to ensure compliance with all Solvency II / Remuneration Policy requirements.
Manage the Income Protection policy, including the ongoing administration and development.
Lead any benefit initiatives (defined annually) which could include benefit administration / oversight on Healthcare, Wellbeing, Car policy, Retirement, Mobility etc.
Design and develop remuneration structures following market review, significant internal restructures, or acquisitions, including identifying appropriate benefits (e.g., salary ranges, bonus, car, pension and health offerings).
Lead Strategic Reward and Benefits projects and participate in various HR Projects as required to support the broader HR agenda and ensure adherence to applicable regulations.
More specific responsibilities will include
Values/Culture: Act in a manner consistent with the organisation’s vision and values. Act as a role model in promoting behaviour that is consistent with the organisation’s vision and values.
Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all relevant risk and regulatory requirements; proactively highlight any risks so that mitigating actions can be taken.
People Management: If you have people responsibilities oversee the activities of direct reports to ensure a high performing, well‑motivated and developed team which delivers the required results.
Financial/Budgetary responsibility: If you have budgetary responsibilities monitor and manage local expenditure to ensure value for money is achieved and that budgets are managed responsibly.
What you will need to be successful in the role
Significant experience working in a reward environment as part of a wider HR team.
CIPD qualification strongly desirable.
A strong working knowledge of reward practices and processes (performance management frameworks, reward analysis, job evaluation etc.).
Strong knowledge of Irish Employment Legislation and the compliance requirements of the role.
Strong understanding of Risk Management processes and technologies.
Demonstrable experience in delivering large complex projects within budget and timeline.
Financially articulate and have a clear ability to read financial trends within the business.
Have strong ability to lead and empower others to deliver positive results for stakeholders.
Excellent strategic thinking and process improvement capability.
Equal Opportunities
Irish Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued. We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported.
We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture.
Irish Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact lifecareers@irishlife.ie and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best.
ILGL supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
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