Join a highly progressive market leader renowned for innovation and excellence. Our client offers a dynamic, flexible work environment where talented individuals can shape and influence key reward programs critical to the organisation's success. They are deeply committed to professional growth, with a clear succession plan for this role to advance into the Head of Rewards position.

As the Senior Rewards Manager, you will be a key driver in developing and executing reward strategies. You'll own the full lifecycle of initiatives-managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations-and have the opportunity to present your work at the board level. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. You will manage two direct reports and play a pivotal role in shaping future initiatives.

This role is based in Citywest and offers hybrid working with the option to work 4 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a Reward & Benefits strategy based on market insights to evolve the total reward offering in line with market trends and support the business plan.
• Lead the annual reward cycle, including pay reviews, bonus plans, and market benchmarking.
• Collaborate with People Partners and Functional Managers to support the colleague life cycle and foster an inclusive culture.
• Partner with business leadership teams to understand organisational change requirements, define target structures, and align to service models.
• Benchmark reward packages against the market to ensure competitiveness and cost efficiency.
• Continuously improve and streamline reward processes.
• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to align reward initiatives with business goals and promote a high-performance culture.
• Provide strategic reward advice to managers and employees, ensuring alignment with the overall People Proposition.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Extensive experience in developing reward models, benchmarking, and crafting competitive total reward packages.
• Experience in a large, complex multi-national organisation or a major remuneration consulting firm is preferred.
• Expertise in reward management across executive to operational levels, with knowledge of best practices and policies.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to analyse data and manage complex projects effectively.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior management with confidence.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with a focus on HR or a related field.
• Experience managing benefit programs and working in matrix organisations.
• Proven experience as a People Manager, fostering team development and growth.

What's on Offer:

• Flexibility around working days and remote working options.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Clear succession plan into a Head of Rewards role, offering opportunities for career advancement.
• The chance to lead and influence impactful reward initiatives within a market-leading organisation.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment that values optimism, innovation, and employee well-being.

If you're ready to take projects and run with them, working on your own initiative while leading transformative reward strategies, we want to hear from you.

To discover more contact Sinead Connolly in HRM Search Partners on +353 87 4672251 or click to apply.

*Please note visa sponsorship is not available and applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland*