Job title: HR/ Rewards Project Specialist
Company: Robert Walters
Job description: A leading global investment organisation is seeking a Human Resources / Compensation & Benefits/ Rewards Consultant for a six-month project based in Dublin. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing benefits programmes and supporting technology for a new European office, while also contributing to broader regional HR initiatives.You will be at the heart of designing and implementing robust compensation and benefits infrastructure, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The position offers a unique blend of project ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to make a tangible impact on the employee experience across Europe. With a hybrid working model that values flexibility and connection, you will join a team committed to diversity, inclusion, and delivering value to clients and employees alike.
- Take full ownership of high-impact HR projects, from requirements gathering through to delivery and implementation, shaping the future of compensation and benefits for a new European office.
- Enjoy a collaborative environment that champions diversity, inclusion, and flexible working opportunities designed to support your professional growth and work-life balance.
- Be part of an organisation renowned for its mission-driven culture, where your expertise in stakeholder engagement and process improvement will directly contribute to long-term client outcomes.
What you’ll do:
- Develop comprehensive project plans with clearly defined roles and responsibilities, ensuring continuous stakeholder engagement and effective collaboration across HR Business Partners, Global Reward teams, IT, Finance, and business leaders.
- Design presentations, communication materials, and documentation that translate complex data analysis into actionable solutions for senior leaders across multiple regions both virtually and in person.
- Lead process automation initiatives by identifying manual activities suitable for transfer to HR systems, tools, or templates to drive efficiency within the HR function.
- Support ongoing collaboration between the HR team and Technology partners by providing detailed requirements for Workday system developments tailored to evolving HR needs.
- Oversee the entire vendor management lifecycle including selection, onboarding, due diligence, risk assessments, contract negotiation, execution, and ongoing relationship management.
- Drive continuous improvement in third-party engagements by ensuring compliance with local regulations and alignment with organisational objectives.
- Contribute actively to broader regional HR projects by supporting cross-functional initiatives within the Europe HR team.
- Ensure all compensation and benefits programmes are compliant with local laws while aligning with global standards.
- Facilitate effective communication among stakeholders by preparing clear updates on project progress, outcomes, and next steps.
- Champion best practices in project management within a global matrix structure to ensure successful delivery of complex HR initiatives.
What you bring:
- Demonstrated experience in Compensation and Benefits within multinational or European contexts is essential for success in this role.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for creating impactful presentations as well as strong Excel skills including v/x-lookup, index matching, countifs/sumifs functions.
- Proven track record of managing complex HR projects within global matrix organisations; experience with office launches or expansions is highly desirable.
- Exceptional stakeholder management abilities coupled with excellent communication skills are required as you will collaborate independently across multiple teams with varying priorities.
- Hands-on experience with leading HR systems such as Benifex, Darwin, Workday, MarketPay or Payfactors is highly advantageous.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity with resilience while remaining adaptable amidst change is crucial for thriving in this fast-evolving environment.
- Strong analytical skills enabling you to interpret mass data sets into clear solution pathways for decision making at senior levels.
- Experience overseeing vendor management lifecycles including due diligence processes and contract negotiations ensures seamless third-party engagements.
- A collaborative mindset that values inclusivity and teamwork is vital given the organisation’s commitment to diversity and shared success.
Apply today by clicking on the link.Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidatesAbout the jobContract Type: TEMPORARYSpecialism: Human ResourcesFocus: Reward, Compensation & BenefitsIndustry: Human Resources and PersonnelSalary: NegotiableWorkplace Type: HybridExperience Level: Mid ManagementLocation: Dublin City Centre TEMPORARYJob Reference: ZIH1VY-90672E0DDate posted: 23 June 2025Consultant: Suzanne Feeney dublin-city-centre human-resources/reward-compensation-benefits 2025-06-25 2025-07-23 human-resources-and-personnel Dublin City Centre Dublin IE Robert Walters https://www.robertwalters.ie https://www.robertwalters.ie/content/dam/robert-walters/global/images/logos/web-logos/square-logo.png true
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Location: Dublin
Job date: Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:34:08 GMT
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