Reward Manager - 6 Month Contract

Cpl Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Unknown Client in South Dublin is seeking a Reward Manager for a 6-month contract. The role focuses on leading reward programmes, advising on compensation, benefits and policies, and partnering with HR to deliver annual reward activities.

The successful candidate will drive reward initiatives, ensure compliance with pay transparency requirements, and manage communications with stakeholders across HR, Payroll and Finance. Hybrid work arrangement applies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in compensation and benefits, salary reviews and benchmarking.
• Analytical data interpretation and high attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main advisor on pay, benefits, benchmarking and reward policies.
• Lead the annual salary and reward review cycle.
• Support and implement new reward initiatives and projects.
• Develop and maintain reward strategies, policies and processes.
• Support pay transparency and legislative compliance activities.
• Manage reward communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee salary benchmarking and reward analytics.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance and external partners.
• Manage and develop a Reward Analyst.

Skills

Compensation & Benefits

Salary benchmarking

Stakeholder management

Pay transparency

Reward policies

Project management

Advanced Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Our retail client in South Dublin, have an exciting requirement for a Reward Manager, for a 6 month contract.The successful candidate will be responsible for leading reward programmes and providing expert guidance on compensation, benefits and reward policies. The role partners with HR stakeholders to deliver annual reward activities, drive reward initiatives and support compliance with evolving pay transparency requirements. Hybrid working on offer, with 3 days in office and 2 days WFH.

Responsibilities Required

• Act as the main advisor on pay, benefits, benchmarking and reward policies.
• Lead the annual salary and reward review cycle.
• Support and implement new reward initiatives and projects.
• Develop and maintain reward strategies, policies and processes.
• Support pay transparency and legislative compliance activities.
• Manage reward communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee salary benchmarking and reward analytics.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance and external partners.
• Manage and develop a Reward Analyst.

Experience Required

• 5+ years’ experience in compensation and benefits, salary reviews and benchmarking.
• Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Proven project management experience.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and MS Office skills.