Pension & Benefits Manager
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Are you a reward, compensation or pension specialist looking to make a move in-house or simply for a change? We have an excellent opportunity to step into the newly created role of Pension & Benefits Manager; joining a small yet well formed global reward team. This position would mainly focus on EMEA & APAC, be based in Dublin and reporting to the Head of Reward. *LI-MB1
The role will suit individual who has interest in growing and developing broader international benefit knowledge, be a self-starter, capable of identifying opportunities & driving projects through from inception to completion. Attributes will include being a great team player, with core leadership capabilities, excellent communication style and positive influencer as well as experience in direct relationship building and excellent client service.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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 Total 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
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- 7 years + 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
- 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
Impactful work. Meaningful careers. Quality rewards.
At ICON, our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we are committed to empowering you to live your best life, both inside and outside of work. Whether your ambition is lead a global team, become a deep scientific or technical expert, work in-house with our customers or gain experience in a variety of different ICON functions, we will support you in realising your full potential. See all locations Learn more about Our Culture at ICON
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