6 Compensation And Benefits Specialist jobs in Ireland

We are recruiting on behalf of our client in South Wicklow for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist. This is a permanent role with excellent benefits, offering responsibility for payroll operations and the management of compensation and benefits programs. This is a permanent role offering: €55,000 - €70,000 DOE Pension scheme Health insurance Hybrid working Key Responsibilities: Payroll Manage end-to-end payroll in line with Revenue and company policies. Maintain accurate master data and ensure timely fortnightly processing. Prepare payroll budgets, forecasts, accruals, journals, and KPI reporting. Act as the primary contact for employee queries and statutory filings. Lead payroll projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Compensation & Benefits Administer health insurance, pension, PHI, and death-in-service schemes. Manage provider relationships, renewals, payments, and communications. Support onboarding and offboarding of employees into benefit programs. Deliver Total Reward Statements and advise on market benchmarking. Stay up to date with legislation and lead C&B initiatives and projects. Requirements: Third-level qualification in Business Studies or related discipline. IPASS and IIPM membership Experienced in Payroll, Compensation & Benefits Strong IT skills, including payroll systems. Proven experience in process improvement and delivering change. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively. Flexible, proactive, and collaborative approach, with the ability to engage at all levels of the organisation. Skills: Payroll Compensation Benefits Benefits: Work From Home Health Insurance Pension

We are recruiting on behalf of our client in South Wicklow for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist.

This is a permanent role with excellent benefits, offering responsibility for payroll operations and the management of compensation and benefits programs.

This is a permanent role offering: €55,000 - €70,000 DOE Pension scheme Health insurance Hybrid working Key Responsibilities: Payroll Manage end-to-end payroll in line with Revenue and company policies.

Maintain accurate master data and ensure timely fortnightly processing.

Prepare payroll budgets, forecasts, accruals, journals, and KPI reporting.

Act as the primary contact for employee queries and statutory filings.

Lead payroll projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits Administer health insurance, pension, PHI, and death-in-service schemes.

Manage provider relationships, renewals, payments, and communications.

Support onboarding and offboarding of employees into benefit programs.

Deliver Total Reward Statements and advise on market benchmarking.

Stay up to date with legislation and lead C&B initiatives and projects.

Requirements: Third-level qualification in Business Studies or related discipline.

IPASS and IIPM membership Experienced in Payroll, Compensation & Benefits Strong IT skills, including payroll systems.

Proven experience in process improvement and delivering change.

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Flexible, proactive, and collaborative approach, with the ability to engage at all levels of the organisation.

Skills: Payroll Compensation Benefits Benefits: Work From Home Health Insurance Pension

Benefits & Compensation Specialist - Tier 2 The Benefits & Compensation Specialist is a member of a globally diverse team providing compensation analysis and operational support to Centers of Expertise.

This Tier 2 position requires prior experience managing cases and stakeholders, ideally through systems like Salesforce, and working with senior-level HR systems.

The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail, outstanding time management and communication skills, a commitment to exceptional customer support, and the ability to build relationships at every level of the organization.

This person must be comfortable dealing with highly sensitive and confidential matters.

Our ideal candidate enjoys working in dynamic and high-growth environments and is interested in gaining exposure to a variety of HR disciplines.

Responsibilities Provide Tier 2 front-line support in the prevention, resolution, and referral of questions or concerns regarding Benefits and Compensation.

Manage cases and stakeholders effectively, ensuring timely and accurate resolution through systems such as Salesforce.

Act as liaison between Benefit vendors and company.

Support processes and procedures to ensure that compensation and benefit practices are in compliance with current legislation.

Complete planned and ad-hoc analyses in support of company initiatives.

Conduct data audits to ensure compliance with compensation policies and procedures.

Support system user testing and validation.

Create and implement internal team procedures while finding opportunities for continuous improvement.

Consult and build relationships with all levels of operational management and Employee Success teams.

Build and maintain reports, dashboards, metrics and monitor the integrity and validity of the data reported.

Create training materials and enablement.

Requirements Experience managing cases and stakeholders in a Tier 2 HR operations environment.

Experience using case management systems such as Salesforce.

Experience working with senior-level HR systems (e.g., Workday).

Experience of benefits management across EMEA desirable.

Bachelor's degree required.

Advanced knowledge in Excel, including experience building analyses and models.

Prior experience in HR operations or shared services organization preferred.

Great teammate who is eager to learn, contribute, and drive forward initiatives.

Ability to work effectively in a virtual team environment.

Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Strong professional verbal and written communications.

Proactive and results-oriented individual with a commitment to quality and driving results while managing multiple, and at times, competing priorities.

Resilient in the face of change with the ability to pivot, adapt, and perform in a rapidly changing environment.

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Skills: Benefit Specialist compensation analyst HR Operations Stakeholder Engagement

Our multinational technology client in Dublin city centre has an exciting requirement for a Benefits Specialist for a 9-month maternity contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for benefits administration for multiple countries across EMEA and work on multiple projects for continuous process improvement, and initiatives related to automation, data and insights RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED -Provides support for any employee queries related to compensation and benefits -Manage partnership with benefits vendorsand act as a liaison -Administer Benefits, partnering with global stakeholders to create a positive employee experience -Assist the business to improve process and systems solutions -Communicate system and process changes -Maintain documentation and data for systems and programs EXPERIENCE REQUIRED -2 years HR Operations experience with a Benefits focus (desirable) -Experience administering company and statutory Benefits -Experience working on benefits related projects focused -Case management and HRIS experience (preferably Workday) -Strong communication skills, both written and verbal For further information please contact Maryclaire Booth or Skills: Benefits HR Advisor HR Operations

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.
In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization's extensive global network. The Group's operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.
+ This is a hybrid role, requiring the successful candidate to attend our Tralee office.
**Role Description**
SMBC is seeking a Benefits and Payroll Specialist who has a strong passion for employee benefits and payroll-related activities and is interested in building a career at a fast growing and reputable Bank. The Benefits and Payroll Specialist will facilitate third-party benefit provider relationships and partner with vendors to administer leaves of absence, pension schemes, and other benefits claims. They will be given opportunities to participate in policy interpretation, eligibility determination, and day-to-day administration of health and welfare benefits, retiree programs, and well-being initiatives. You will play a key role in coordination of payroll data and reconcile benefits-related deductions to ensure compliance with Irish regulations.
This role will report to the Director of Benefits.
**Role Objectives: Delivery**
+ Support employee benefits programs (e.g., health coverage, life assurance, pension schemes, EAP, paid time off) and related activities (e.g., open enrolment, benefits communications, SuccessFactors integration).
+ Liaise with third-party benefit providers to process invoices, standard leaves of absence, and other benefits claims.
+ Communicate and relay policy interpretation, eligibility determination, and day-to-day administration of benefits and wellness programs tailored to Ireland-specific needs.
+ Manage monthly payroll processing by gathering all pay inputs, coordinating with payroll providers, and reviewing benefit-related deductions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
+ Support benefits-related audits and governance activities, including oversight of the Tralee Pension Scheme.
+ Demonstrate familiarity with local business operations and key stakeholders to support day-to-day benefits and payroll administration.
+ Serve as an initial point of contact to resolve benefits inquiries in real-time.
+ Collaborate with compensation, payroll, and finance teams to ensure accurate processing of interrelated transactions (e.g., medical deductions, leave impacts on bonus eligibility).
+ Identify and implement opportunities for increased centralization, efficiency, and automation of routine processing activities.
+ Partner with HR and external vendors to coordinate benefits activities, including wellness initiatives and open enrolment campaigns.
+ Communicate effectively with external vendors to resolve inquiries and support vendor selection through basic cost and service analyses.
+ Demonstrate foundational understanding of Ireland-specific benefits and payroll processes to improve tactical and operational administration.
+ Utilize technical applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, SuccessFactors) and develop new skills to enhance efficiency and automation.
+ Maintain working knowledge of Irish employment laws and regulatory requirements (e.g., pension governance, audits, data privacy) to support compliance.
+ Stay informed on trends and developments in benefits and HR through training, workshops, and professional publications.
**Qualifications and Skills**
+ Recommended experience: 3-5 years in Human Resources and Benefits, with direct experience in benefits administration that includes coordination with payroll processes. Ireland-specific experience is strongly preferred.
+ Strong attention to detail and accuracy, especially in reporting and documentation.
+ Strong understanding of Irish employment regulations and pension governance.
+ Familiarity with payroll processes and benefits-related deductions.
+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams in different time zones.
+ Experience with SuccessFactors or similar HRIS platforms is a plus
+ Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
+ Ability to demonstrate a self-motivated and disciplined approach to learning and working.
+ Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate leadership skills when needed.
+ Possess a highly developed sense of personal accountability and follow-through with an ability to effectively prioritize multiple personal tasks, projects, and goals
**Additional Requirements**
SMBC's employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process.
SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at