Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world's leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.We deliver our clients' visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.Reporting to the Rewards Manager, this job will be based in our new Global Headquarters in Ballycoolin, Dublin 15.Hybrid Working Model – 3 days per week in the office.Scope of the RoleThe Reward Analyst plays a key role in analysing and administering Mercury's compensation and benefits programmes. This role ensures that reward practices are competitive, fair, and aligned with business goals. The Analyst provides data‑driven insights, supports annual reward cycles, and partners with HR and leadership to enhance employee experience and engagement.Key Responsibilities of the Role:Participate in the design, implementation, and administration of salary structures, bonus schemes, and benefits offerings, supporting a workforce that mobilises across various countries throughout EuropeSupport and administer annual reward cycles: With a strong technical acumen and ability to learn and navigate SuccessFactors compensation module, coordinate annual salary reviews, bonus calculations, and other performance‑related pay processesSupport base pay review and annual budget allocation in line with business guidelines and produce analysis on monthly out of cycle requests to the renumeration committeeLead market benchmarking: End-to-end ownership of all external salary surveys and analysis of internal data against survey results to ensure competitive positioningProvide reward analytics: Deliver reports and insights to support decision‑makingAdvise HR and managers: Offer guidance on reward policies, job evaluations, and pay recommendationsMaintain compliance: Ensure reward practices align with legal requirements and internal governanceSupport reward projects: Contribute to initiatives such as job architecture, pay transparency, benefits redesign, and global mobilityEnhance employee experience: Help communicate reward programmes clearly and effectively to employeesAccurate and timely delivery of reward cyclesClear and trusted reward guidance to stakeholdersImproved manager and employee understanding of reward programmesData‑driven insights that shape reward strategyRequired Skills:Confidentiality and discretion: Handle sensitive pay information with professionalism and integrityStrong communication: Able to explain complex reward concepts clearly to stakeholders at all levelsStakeholder management: Build trust with HR partners, managers, and employees through credible, consistent supportProblem‑solving mindset: Approach reward challenges with curiosity and creativityAnalytical thinking: Comfortable interpreting data and translating insights into practical recommendationsAttention to detail: Ensure accuracy across reward cycles, data sets, and documentationCollaboration: Work effectively with HR, Finance/Payroll, and business leaders to deliver aligned reward outcomesAdaptability: Embrace a changing environment and adjusts quickly to new priorities or processesEmployee‑centric mindset: Understand how reward impacts engagement and strives to improve the employee experienceTime management: Balance multiple priorities and deadlines, especially during peak reward cyclesEssential Criteria for the Role:Degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related fieldMinimum 3 years proven working experience in similar role or a role with transferrable skillsStrong proficiency in Excel for data manipulation and reporting, with emphasis on the ability to analyse and interpret salary data, market surveys, and internal pay structures to support compensation decisionsProficiency working in an HRIS system, particularly in the back-end technical tasks of setting up and maintaining compensation modulesExperience with compensation benchmarking and reward analytics toolsKnowledge of reward frameworks, job evaluation methodologies, and market pricingHigh attention to detail and strong organisational skillsEffective communication skills to explain reward concepts to non‑expertsDesirable:CIPD qualification or equivalent is an advantageTraining in reward analytics or job evaluation is beneficialMercury is an equal opportunities employer