About your New Employer:
Our client is a large financial institution, located in Dublin City Centre. They are looking for a full-time Senior Manager, Reward, who will be brought in on an 18-month Fixed Term contract, starting as soon as possible.
This role would be on a hybrid working model, with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home per week.
About Your New Role:
* Lead the Reward team in implementing the reward strategy, delivering on both business objectives and a broad range of reward projects & policies are in line with the company's strategy and the market.
* Plan, lead and implement the annual compensation review process, including salary policy development, annual bonus process, annual salary review process, share scheme and analysis of market data for eligible employees.
* Co-ordinate EMEA senior management compensation and management succession process for Ireland.
* Manage the review of employment legislation, survey results, market trends and forecasts.
* Prepare reports/information to deliver relevant & accurate information to HR colleagues and Executives.
* Lead the development of remuneration structures, including identifying salary ranges, bonus, car, pension and health offerings.
* Lead strategic annual Reward projects and participate in various HR Projects as required.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external parties responsible for the delivery of Reward mechanisms, including advising on the Reward offerings for new hires, internal transfers and specialised roles.
* Oversee the investment bonus scheme, Remuneration Policy requirements, and the Job Evaluation and Grading process to support Pay Transparency Directive.
What Skills You Need:
* Degree qualified (HR or Financial) / CIPD is desirable but not essential
* 5+ years of Reward experience with expert knowledge of end-to-end compensation and benefits strategies, ideally in a large organisation
* 5+ years' experience managing annual reward cycles, including pay reviews, bonus plans, and market benchmarking.
* Strong People Management experience with the ability to coach and develop team members
* Strong Stakeholder management and ability to present data driven recommendations
* Proven expertise in reviewing and reinventing existing reward processes
* Experience with leveraging technology to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
* Demonstrable experience operating with highly confidential and sensitive information
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Excellent attention to detail
What's on Offer:
* Possibility for contract extension, to be determined toward end of fixed term
* Competitive compensation package including a bonus structure
* Health Allowance
* Competitive Annual Leave balance
* Pension Scheme