An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pensions Manager to join a global organisation based in Cork. This pivotal role involves managing the day-to-day operations of the company's pension schemes and enhancing the overall pension service. You'll play a key part in promoting a high-performance culture by designing and implementing a competitive reward strategy to attract, develop, and retain top talent.
Reporting to the Head of HR, the role offers full responsibility for managing a comprehensive range of employee benefits across Ireland, the UK, and international locations.
This role will offer hybrid working with 3 days working on site in Cork.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pension Scheme Management: Oversee the daily operations of various pension arrangements, including Defined Benefit (DB), Defined Contribution (DC), and Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) plans for both Irish and international employees. Coordinate relationships between the company, trustees, service providers, and plan members. Ensure smooth operation of trustee meetings, training, renewals, audits, and administrative tasks for new entrants and leavers.
- Risk Policy Administration: Manage life assurance and income protection policies across Ireland, the UK, and Europe.
- Reward Strategy Development: Collaborate with the CEO and Head of HR to design and implement a reward strategy that supports a sustainable high-performance culture.
- Regulatory Compliance: Provide clear leadership to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, including Gender Pay Gap reporting, Data Protection, Pensions, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) directives.
- Analysis and Reporting: Analyse current reward and recognition programs (fixed and variable elements) and benefits. Present strategic recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team to enhance motivation, performance, and retention for both salaried and hourly employees.
- Healthcare Management: Oversee subsidized healthcare policies, manage relationships with providers, and handle policy renewals and amendments for both subsidized and non-subsidized employees.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, HR, or Business.
- QFA qualification is a strong advantage.
- Expertise in DB and DC pension schemes, with a solid understanding of pension legislation and regulatory compliance.
- Highly organized with excellent project management skills, from planning to execution.
- Self-starter with the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
**Full job description available on request**
If you are a dedicated professional seeking to make a significant impact within a global organisation, please get in touch with your CV today.
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