28 Employee Benefits jobs in Ireland

Compensation and Benefits Specialist - Strategic Development Opportunity

Dublin 2 | Hybrid

Our client, a sophisticated international organization, is seeking a technically strong Compensation Specialist to join during a period of significant C&B transformation. This role offers direct mentorship from an experienced Head of C&B and exposure to strategic compensation work beyond typical analyst-level responsibilities.

Why This Role Exists:
Following a recent acquisition, the business is undertaking a complete review of their global compensation strategy. You'll join at the perfect time to develop your advisory skills while working on complex, high-visibility projects.

The Development Opportunity:
This isn't a typical analyst role maintaining existing processes. You'll be mentored into strategic conversations, gradually building your capability to advise leadership on compensation decisions. The Head of C&B will actively develop you, bringing you into senior stakeholder meetings and coaching you on translating data into strategic recommendations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own salary survey processes end-to-end - run surveys, analyze data, interpret results, and tell the story
• Take full ownership of benefits surveys and regulatory submissions
• Support the annual compensation and benefits cycle across multiple countries
• Manage payroll provider relationships across different jurisdictions
• Provide data-driven insights and context to leadership on pay decisions
• Develop your advisory capability by supporting leadership with their compensation "pot" allocation decisions
• Build your expertise in emerging areas like pay transparency legislation
• Support complex compensation analysis and benchmarking projects

The Profile We're Seeking

• 3-4 years compensation experience
  with strong technical foundation
• Number-crunching and analytics background
• you're comfortable with complex data and Excel
• Experience running or supporting salary surveys
  and interpreting benchmark data
• Data storytelling ability
• can turn analysis into clear recommendations
• Ambitious and hungry to develop
  advisory and strategic skills
• Self-sufficient
• can own projects independently with guidance rather than constant oversight
• Ideally from financial services, consultancy, or structured corporate environment

What Makes This Different:
Most C&B roles at this level are pure execution. This role offers genuine development into strategic advisory work with active mentorship. You'll be stretched, coached, and given increasing responsibility as you prove yourself.

What's On Offer

• Salary: Highly competitive salary
• Market-leading bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Dublin 2 location
• Direct exposure to C&B transformation projects
• Career development and mentorship

The Right Fit:
This suits someone who's mastered the technical fundamentals and is ready for more strategic exposure. You're confident in your analytical abilities but want to develop your advisory skills and business acumen.

Please ensure your CV is updated before applying. Due to high volumes of applications, submissions via email or LinkedIn messages cannot be accepted.

Job Title:
Compensation & Benefits Specialist – 6 Month FTC

Sector:
Insurance

Location:
Dublin (Hybrid – 2 days on-site)

Salary:
€70,000 – €75,000 plus completion bonus and benefits

Our Client

Our client is a well-established and respected player in the insurance sector. Based in Dublin, they are known for delivering specialist financial services to public sector employees and are currently preparing for the upcoming EU Pay Transparency Directive.

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile project within a reputable Irish insurance firm. The role focuses on the EU Pay Transparency Directive, offering the chance to take ownership of a critical compliance project. You'll be joining an experienced HR team in a supportive and collaborative working environment, with hybrid flexibility and a manageable contract period of six months.

Who should apply?

This role is ideal for experienced Compensation & Benefits or Rewards professionals seeking a fixed-term opportunity with autonomy and purpose.

You should have:

• 5+ years' experience in Compensation & Benefits, ideally within the Irish market
• Strong understanding of salary benchmarking, job evaluation, and data analysis
• Hands-on delivery capability – not a strategic role
• Ability to work independently and deliver against regulatory deadlines

Role and Reporting Lines

The role reports to the Head of HR and sits within the wider HR team. The successful candidate will:

• Lead on the organisation's response to the EU Pay Transparency Directive
• Design and implement pay transparency reporting frameworks
• Conduct benchmarking, job architecture and role evaluation
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to gather and validate pay data
• Draft reports, analysis, and communication for internal stakeholders
• Ensure legal compliance with upcoming EU legislative requirements
• Act as subject matter expert on compensation frameworks
• Support the HR team with related ad-hoc projects as needed

Interested in this position?

To apply please submit your CV to
Emma Murphy who is managing this assignment via the link below or to inquire further please contact us directly on

Job Title:
Compensation & Benefits Specialist – 6 Month FTC

Sector:
Insurance

Location:
Dublin City Centre (Hybrid – 2 days on-site)

Salary:
€70,000 – €75,000 plus completion bonus and benefits

Our Client

Our client is a well-established and respected player in the insurance sector. Based in Dublin, they are known for delivering specialist financial services to public sector employees and are currently preparing for the upcoming EU Pay Transparency Directive.

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile project within a reputable Irish insurance firm. The role focuses on the EU Pay Transparency Directive, offering the chance to take ownership of a critical compliance project. You'll be joining an experienced HR team in a supportive and collaborative working environment, with hybrid flexibility and a manageable contract period of six months.

Who should apply?

This role is ideal for experienced Compensation & Benefits or Rewards professionals seeking a fixed-term opportunity with autonomy and purpose.

You should have:

• 5+ years' experience in Compensation & Benefits, ideally within the Irish market
• Strong understanding of salary benchmarking, job evaluation, and data analysis
• Hands-on delivery capability – not a strategic role
• Ability to work independently and deliver against regulatory deadlines

Role and Reporting Lines

The role reports to the Head of HR and sits within the wider HR team. The successful candidate will:

• Lead on the organisation's response to the EU Pay Transparency Directive
• Design and implement pay transparency reporting frameworks
• Conduct benchmarking, job architecture and role evaluation
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to gather and validate pay data
• Draft reports, analysis, and communication for internal stakeholders
• Ensure legal compliance with upcoming EU legislative requirements
• Act as subject matter expert on compensation frameworks
• Support the HR team with related ad-hoc projects as needed

Interested in this position?

To apply please submit your CV to Emma Murphy who is managing this assignment via the link below.

Company Description

Reed is the largest family-run recruitment business in the world, improving lives through work since 1960. With the UK's largest candidate database and expertise in 20 specialist sectors, we offer the longest guarantees on the market. Our specialists work with over 30,000 organizations in the UK to fill temporary, permanent, and interim positions. As a pioneer of specialist recruitment services, Reed is committed to delivering excellent experiences for both employers and job seekers.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Benefits and Compensation Specialist, based in Dublin with flexibility for some work from home. The Specialist will be responsible for administering employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with the U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and managing insurance claims. Day-to-day tasks include conducting employee benefits orientations, answering employee questions, maintaining records, and resolving any issues related to benefits and compensation.

Qualifications

• Benefits Administration and U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) skills
• Knowledge of Insurance processes
• Excellent Communication and Customer Service skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Proficiency with benefits management software and tools
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience in a similar role is preferred

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

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

Do you have experience in Employee benefits and strong technical knowledge in either Healthcare, Pension or Risk? Are you looking to achieve your QFA, or have you already obtained the qualification? This might be the role for you.

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Dublin office.

Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What The Day Will Look Like
The role involves delivering a professional administration service to a portfolio of external Corporate clients including global organisations. Responsibilities include overseeing the renewal process, managing claims, engaging with members, coordinating with insurers, and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements for Pension, Risk, and Healthcare schemes. In addition, this position will support client Online Benefit Portals and play a key role in ensuring consistent service and collaboration between the Online Benefit Portals and Broking Teams.

The Administrator Will Be Responsible For

• Overseeing the renewal process
• Managing claims
• Handling client and member queries
• Providing support to Pension and Risk Consultants
• Managing insurers and ensuring legislative compliance for Pension, Risk, and Healthcare schemes on behalf of our clients.

In a busy and fast-paced environment you will be part of the administrative team and be supported in your daily tasks by friendly and accountable experts. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Skills And Experience That Will Lead To Success
Qualification

• Achieved or working towards qualification in QFA.
• Achieved or working towards APA in Private Medical Insurance would be an advantage but not essential.

Knowledge and Experience
Skills
The ideal individual for this role must show the commitment to superior service delivery expected by Aon and by our clients. Skills and experience that will lead to success are the following:

• The applicant is expected to have an employee benefits background with couple of years in the industry
• Strong technical knowledge in Pension and Risk, and a willingness to learn across other product lines of less experience
• Experience in Private Healthcare would be an advantage
• Strong IT skills are essential (Excel and Microsoft suite)
• Experience in Death in Service and Disability Claims would be an advantage but not necessary
• Self-motivated and driven individuals with a proven ability to manage their own workload and achieve deadlines
• A team player with good interpersonal skills who is willing to impart knowledge and develop knowledge and skills within their team.

How We Support Our Colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work. and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email

Introduction
Welcome to Gallagher - a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services. With a growing team of more than 52,000 professionals worldwide, we empower businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you can build a career whether it's with our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team. Experience The Gallagher Way, a culture fueled by shared values and a collective passion for excellence. Join one of our dynamic teams, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping Gallagher's future and unlocking unparalleled opportunities for both clients and yourself.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you So, even if you feel that you're close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview
Gallagher Ireland are part of the Arthur J Gallagher Group, one of the largest insurance brokerages in the world. We are now seeking to add an Employee Benefits Consultant to join our team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be based in our Dublin office. This is a great opportunity to join our Employee Benefits Division at a time of accelerated growth.

Gallagher's team in Ireland have over 100 years of combined insurance experience, we offer business, personal, and financial insurance solutions, protecting what matters most, to the people who matter to us - our customers.

We do our utmost to provide the very best in customer service, niche insurance solutions, and expert advice. Founded by Arthur J. Gallagher in Chicago in 1927, Gallagher has grown to be one of the leading insurance brokerages, risk management, and human capital consultant companies in the world. With significant reach internationally, our organisation employs over 43,000 people and our global network provides services in more than 130 countries.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Meet and exceed personal sales targets by analysing the needs of employers and providing tailored solutions to help achieve their EB goals
• Actively develop client relationships to generate and retain client base
• Build and maintain and strong business relationships with customers and deliver the highest quality advice ensuring customer loyalty and repeat business
• Identify opportunities for client referral and new business generation
• Actively seek out opportunity to cross sell Gallagher product/services
• Monitor and report to the EB Director on the EB functionality, identifying any inefficiencies as they arise

• Deliver regular EB updates to the EB Director reporting on the following:

• Achieved & Estimated figures for Month /Quarter

• Key New Business written & Pipeline for coming Month(s)
• Any Significant updates
• New industry developments and products as they arise

About You

• Proven industry experience in an Employee Benefits environment.
• Must be a QFA and hold the CIP in Health Insurance & Associated Insurances (CIP-05).
• Significant client facing experience with the ability to provide solutions to employers' benefit needs.
• Extensive knowledge of the employee benefits market, industry trends, standards, protocols, and legislation.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the Irish employee benefit landscape.
• Ability to identify, coordinate, drive, and deliver on new business opportunities.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Rewards And Compensation
In addition to a competitive salary, working with great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 23 days' annual leave, plus an additional 3 days' leave for Volunteering
• A defined contribution pension scheme, which we will also contribute to
• Life Insurance - 4 x your basic annual salary
• Income Protection - up to 75% of your annual income
• Family Friendly Policies

Posting Description:

Pension and Risk Administrator

Do you have experience in Employee benefits and strong technical knowledge in either Healthcare, Pension or Risk? Are you looking to achieve your QFA, or have you already obtained the qualification?

This might be the role for you.

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Dublin office.

Aon is in the business of better decisions.

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

The role involves delivering a professional administration service to a portfolio of external Corporate clients including global organisations. Responsibilities include overseeing the renewal process, managing claims, engaging with members, coordinating with insurers, and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements for Pension, Risk, and Healthcare schemes. In addition, this position will support client Online Benefit Portals and play a key role in ensuring consistent service and collaboration between the Online Benefit Portals and Broking Teams

The Administrator will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the renewal process
• Managing claims
• Handling client and member queries
• Providing support to Pension and Risk Consultants
• Managing insurers and ensuring legislative compliance for Pension, Risk, and Healthcare schemes on behalf of our clients

In a busy and fast-paced environment you will be part of the administrative team and be supported in your daily tasks by friendly and accountable experts. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Skills and experience that will lead to success.

Qualification

• Achieved or working towards qualification in QFA.
• Achieved or working towards APA in Private Medical Insurance would be an advantage but not essential.

Knowledge and Experience

The ideal individual for this role must show the commitment to superior service delivery expected by Aon and by our clients. Skills and experience that will lead to success are the following:

• The applicant is expected to have an employee benefits background with a minimum of 2-3 years industry
• Strong technical knowledge in Pension and Risk, and a willingness to learn across other product lines of less experience. Experience in Private Healthcare would be an advantage.
• Strong IT skills are essential (Excel and Microsoft suite)
• Experience in Death in Service and Disability Claims would be an advantage but not necessary.
• Self-motivated and driven individuals with a proven ability to manage their own workload and achieve deadlines
• A team player with good interpersonal skills who is willing to impart knowledge and develop knowledge and skills within their team.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work. and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email

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