Job Details: HR Controller and Rewards Specialist
Location: Cork, Ireland
About u-blox
u-blox (SIX:UBXN) is a global leader in automotive, industrial, and consumer markets, driving innovation through our cutting‑edge positioning and short‑range communication technologies. We are the pioneers behind high‑precision technologies, providing smart and reliable solutions that enable people, vehicles, and machines to determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, and offices across Europe, Asia, and the USA, we are making a global impact.
Job Description
In this role, you will support the Reward Team in key programmes such as the annual compensation cycles, equity processes, and specialised reporting. You will also contribute to ad‑hoc analyses that enhance our people insights and strengthen our overall reward strategy.
A core element of your responsibilities will be translating complex people and financial data into meaningful, actionable insights for stakeholders across the People Team and Group Controlling. You will need to also work closely with colleagues in the finance team, supporting the budget process as well as other annual, quarterly and half‑year events.
To be successful, you will bring strong analytical capability, a proactive and solution‑oriented mindset, and the confidence to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams. You enjoy diving deep into data but are equally energised by the impact your insights have on strategic people and financial decisions. You will enjoy working with tools both within the finance and HR worlds.
Our People Team operates across multiple regions and time zones, and we pride ourselves on collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement. If you are excited by the opportunity to combine people analytics, financial stewardship, and reward expertise in a global and dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.
Your Responsibilities
Support inputting of data in the Annual Budget Process
Support with Management of Tagetik WFP and become in‑house expert on this tool
Ensure data consistency and reconciliation across HRIS, payroll, and finance systems – explain differences and maintain audit control.
Produce quarterly and monthly bonus accruals, ensuring timely delivery of accurate data.
Support business cases in relation to workforce planning and total employment costs.
Support annual compensation cycles, including salary review, bonus planning and ad‑hoc benchmarking
Participate in salary and benefits surveys; complete submission files and maintain pay ranges and structures
Support equity plan operations (vestings, buyouts, special grants) including data preparation and reporting
Support with the reward and benefits policies; prepare guidance and communication materials, maintain our SharePoint page (u-net)
Your Skills and Experience
Strong knowledge of Excel (advanced formulas, Pivots, Power Query) and a curiosity for other tools such as Power BI
Proven ability to interpret complex data, identifying trends and errors and making data‑based judgements
Keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in input data and reporting
Good communication skills, able to present complex financial data in an accessible manner to stakeholders across finance and people teams.
Experience managing sensitive employee and financial data in line with company policies GDPR
Adaptability, able to perform effectively in environments with organisational change, restructuring, or acquisitions.
Bonus Points
Experience with HRIS systems
Understanding and/or curiosity with regard to compensation theories, such as banding, benchmarking and data submissions.
Understanding of business financial drivers and organisational priorities
What are your perks?
A multicultural and international company with over 60 different nationalities
Project‑based activities working with colleagues across the globe
A start‑up and innovation mindset while in the process of scaling‑up processes and efficiencies
A strong learning environment and regular career discussions
Company Performance Bonus
Health insurance for you and your family
Company pension contribution
Cycle to work and tax‑saver commuter tickets schemes
and discover even more by talking with us!
Learn more about …
We see diversity as a strength and promote a culture of inclusion among our employees. Our varied backgrounds, ideas and experiences are critical to our success. We strive to become a strong learning organization and are committed to provide our employees with equal opportunities regardless of differences such as gender, race, ethnicity, generations, belief.
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