Senior rewards manager

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Dublin is seeking an experienced Senior Reward Manager to lead the Reward function and implement reward strategy. This role involves managing compensation processes, aligning reward policies with business strategy, and delivering various reward projects. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in Reward and proven capabilities in stakeholder management, along with strong analytical skills. A hybrid work model is offered for this position.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Reward, with deep knowledge of compensation and benefits strategies in a large organisation.
• Proven track record 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.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with confidence presenting data-driven recommendations to senior leaders.
• Experience conducting detailed research, analysing information, and recommending solutions or process improvements.
• Expertise in reviewing and re-engineering reward processes, leveraging technology for efficiency and scalability.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual compensation review process, including salary policy development, bonus planning, and market data analysis for eligible employees.
• Coordinate senior management compensation in collaboration with regional Reward teams, including promotion and appointment processes.
• Monitor employment legislation, market trends, and survey results, and provide recommendations to align reward strategies with best practice.
• Prepare reports and insights for HR colleagues and senior leaders to support decision-making.
• Develop and maintain remuneration structures following market review, internal restructures, or acquisitions, including salary ranges, bonus schemes, pension, and benefits.
• Lead strategic reward projects and participate in wider HR initiatives both locally and globally.
• Advise HR and business leaders on reward offerings for new hires, internal transfers, and bespoke roles.
• Oversee investment bonus schemes, regulatory compliance calculations, and grading committee processes, supporting pay transparency and governance requirements.

Skills

Senior Reward Manager

Compensation & Benefits

Reward Strategy

Market Benchmarking

Job description

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

• Lead the annual compensation review process, including salary policy development, bonus planning, and market data analysis for eligible employees.
• Coordinate senior management compensation in collaboration with regional Reward teams, including promotion and appointment processes.
• Monitor employment legislation, market trends, and survey results, and provide recommendations to align reward strategies with best practice.
• Prepare reports and insights for HR colleagues and senior leaders to support decision-making.
• Develop and maintain remuneration structures following market review, internal restructures, or acquisitions, including salary ranges, bonus schemes, pension, and benefits.
• Lead strategic reward projects and participate in wider HR initiatives both locally and globally.
• Advise HR and business leaders on reward offerings for new hires, internal transfers, and bespoke roles.
• Oversee investment bonus schemes, regulatory compliance calculations, and grading committee processes, supporting pay transparency and governance requirements.

Requirements

• Significant experience in Reward, with deep knowledge of compensation and benefits strategies in a large organisation.
• Proven track record 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.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with confidence presenting data-driven recommendations to senior leaders.
• Experience conducting detailed research, analysing information, and recommending solutions or process improvements.
• Expertise in reviewing and re-engineering reward processes, leveraging technology for efficiency and scalability.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and attention to detail.

Skills

• Senior Reward Manager
• Compensation & Benefits
• Reward Strategy
• Market Benchmarking