Role: Senior Reward Manager
Location: Dublin | Hyrbid
Duration: Fixed Term Contract - 18 months
We are excited to partner with a leading organisition who are seeking an experienced Senior Reward Manager to lead the Reward function, implement reward strategy, manage business-as-usual activities, and deliver a broad range of reward projects. This is an exciting opportunity to ensure that reward policies and practices are aligned with business strategy and market practice, within a supportive and dynamic team.
Responsibilities:
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Lead the annual compensation review process, including salary policy development, bonus planning, and market data analysis for eligible employees.
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Coordinate senior management compensation in collaboration with regional Reward teams, including promotion and appointment processes.
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Monitor employment legislation, market trends, and survey results, and provide recommendations to align reward strategies with best practice.
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Prepare reports and insights for HR colleagues and senior leaders to support decision-making.
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Develop and maintain remuneration structures following market review, internal restructures, or acquisitions, including salary ranges, bonus schemes, pension, and benefits.
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Lead strategic reward projects and participate in wider HR initiatives both locally and globally.
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Advise HR and business leaders on reward offerings for new hires, internal transfers, and bespoke roles.
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Oversee investment bonus schemes, regulatory compliance calculations, and grading committee processes, supporting pay transparency and governance requirements.
Requirements:
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Significant experience in Reward, with deep knowledge of compensation and benefits strategies in a large organisation.
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Proven track record managing annual reward cycles, including pay reviews, bonus plans, and market benchmarking.
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Strong people management experience, with the ability to coach and develop team members.
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Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with confidence presenting data-driven recommendations to senior leaders.
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Experience conducting detailed research, analysing information, and recommending solutions or process improvements.
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Expertise in reviewing and re-engineering reward processes, leveraging technology for efficiency and scalability.
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Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with tact and diplomacy.
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Strong communication, collaboration, and attention to detail.
