Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Co Cavan

Vickerstock are delighted to be working in partnership with our global client within the FMCG industry who are dedicated to delivering excellent high-quality products to customers. With a strong commitment to excellence and innovation, they have established themselves as a key player in the market and as they continue to expand their operations, they are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Compensation and Benefits Specialist to join the team based in Cavan.

Your new role as a Compensation & Benefits Specialist will include:

• Responsible for the efficient and thorough management of the organisation's employee remuneration system.
• Audit & review the provision of all benefits and harmonise across the wider business.
• First point of contact in HR for all payroll, benefit and HRIS matters.
• Management and oversight of Payroll anomalies.
• Sign off on weekly/monthly payroll processing in liaison with outsourced payroll provider and ensure compliance with all SLA's.
• Management and generation of Payroll/Labour reports from HRIS system.
• Monitor, track and prepare paperwork/reports for all new appointments, promotions, transfers, resignations, redundancies, retirements etc. ensuring salary adjustments are applied accurately.
• Analyse, prepare cost projections, and present information on salary issues throughout the year as required.

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What you'll need to succeed as a Compensation and Benefits Specialist:

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in compensation, benefits & payroll, or human resources with an in-depth knowledge of core best practices
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with demonstrated experience of researching, analysing and synthesising data and information and re-presenting this in an accurate, succinct and relevant manner is essential.
• Knowledge of working with HRIS Ceridian Dayforce, or similar HR software/systems a distinct advantage.
• Advanced level of proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Detail orientated, analytical thinker
• Previous experience within a finance/HR environment preferable.
• Good time management, organisation skills and ability to focus on accuracy of detail.
• Ability to challenge existing operations and continuously look for improvements.
• Problem solving/analytical/interpersonal skills.

If you fit the above criteria, then please contact Mary Quinn on for a fully confidential chat and/or send your CV through