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Benefits & Pensions Manager - EMEA & APAC

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The successful candidate will reporting to the Group Head of Reward and be an integral part of the Global HR team based in Leopardstown (D18), with responsibility for international benefits policy
and governance. *LI-MB1

Job Functions:
  • Lead and develop policy and governance around international pension and benefits strategy
  • for EMEA & APAC regions
  • Key contributor to ICON Total Reward strategy through effective delivery and communication  
  • Strong focus on Ireland and UK pensions management (DC) and governance requirements
  • Partner with Trustees/Governance Committees to support Communication programmes and
  • participate in Investment sub‐committees as required
  • Drive value through our global offerings, and assess opportunities to maximise potential for
  • our employees while leveraging geographic footprint (e.g. multinational pooling)
  • Build‐out core engagement, risk assessment & cost metrics
  • Build international networks through industry forums to further grow market specialisation
  • Partner with existing and prospective external benefit providers to deliver best in class benefit
  • solutions aligned to the ICON Reward Philosophy
  • Support internal HR partners including Service Centre, TA & HRM teams through effective
  • communication & education on complex benefit matters
  • Support M&A activity where required
Skills & Experience Required:
  • Extensive pensions and benefits; or compensation & benefits experience  within multinational
  • Must have strong knowledge of defined contribution schemes
  • Excellent communication, presentation & negotiation skills
  • Commercial awareness & experience working with senior stakeholders
  • Wider HR or reward experience an advantage
  • Excellent excel skills / highly numerate / effective in detail
  • Strong project management skills essential
  • Will suit individual who has interest in growing and developing broader international benefit knowledge
  • Will be a self‐starter, capable of identifying opportunities & driving projects through from inception to completion
  • Great team (& virtual team) player, with core leadership capabilities
  • Excellent communication style and positive influencer
  • Experience in direct relationship building and excellent client service
Education Requirements:
  • Third level qualification & additional professional qualifications, QFA, CIPD, IIPM an advantage
Benefits of Working in ICON:

ICON enjoys a strong reputation for quality and is focused on staff development.  We make it our mission to attract the most diverse and creative minds into the business and we continually strive to provide opportunities for our people to excel, grow and build a great career.  We understand that our greatest asset is the skills and talents of our people and they are truly what set us apart. 

Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package.  This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage. We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.   
 
ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment

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