Role Overview

This is a hybrid role, with an expectation to be on site at least 2 days per week in our Cork office.

This role sits at the intersection of people operations and total rewards, with global scope and genuine ownership. You will manage the systems, processes, and programmes that underpin how we attract, retain, and reward our people worldwide bringing operational rigour and strategic thinking in equal measure.

You will work closely with HR leadership, Finance, and Legal, acting as a trusted partner to HRBPs and business leaders globally. You will play a central role in driving the AI-enabled transformation of the People function - identifying opportunities to automate workflows, augment decision-making, and redesign how the team operates day to day using emerging AI tools and capabilities.

Responsibilities

People Operations

Lead the AI transformation of People Operations evaluating, piloting, and embedding AI tools across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding and policy management to compensation modelling and people analytics, and building the team's capability to work effectively alongside AI.

Own and continuously improve global HR operations including HRIS (UKG) administration, data integrity, process documentation, and AI-enabled workflow automation - ensuring a seamless employee experience at every stage of the lifecycle.

Manage and evolve HR policies globally, ensuring compliance with local employment law across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining consistency in global people practices.

Build and maintain people analytics reporting to support data-driven decisions by HR leadership and business partners.

Own the People team's technology stack, working closely with IT and Data teams to integrate systems, safeguard data, and unlock new capabilities.

Manage and develop a small global team, setting priorities and building capability across time zones.

Total Rewards

Lead the design, administration, and communication of global compensation programmes - including salary structures, bonus plans, and equity ensuring they are competitive, equitable, and aligned to business strategy.

Own and evolve the benefits portfolio with responsibility for managing vendor relationships, renewals, and regional programme design. As the company continues to grow, this role will play a key part in extending our benefits offering into additional regions ensuring local market norms and regulatory requirements are met at every stage.

Drive the annual compensation review cycle end-to-end, from market benchmarking and budget modelling to manager guidance and employee communications.

Conduct and interpret compensation benchmarking surveys (Radford) to keep pay ranges current and defensible, and advise on offer competitiveness and internal equity.

Lead pay equity analysis and gender pay gap reporting.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of progressive HR experience, with meaningful depth in both people operations and compensation and/or benefits.

Proficiency with HRIS platforms (UKG, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or equivalent) and strong analytical skills - comfortable building models and presenting data-driven recommendations.

Total compensation design and strategy experience, including salary structures, bonus plans, equity (RSUs, stock options), and benefits with the ability to architect, communicate, and govern total reward frameworks in a global, multi-jurisdiction environment.

Technology or hardware industry is preferred, with familiarity with the compensation structures, equity programmes, and talent dynamics typical of a global tech environment.

Experience applying AI tools to HR processes whether through workflow automation, predictive analytics, or process redesign with a practical, hands-on approach to identifying and implementing new capabilities.

Understanding of global employment law, including Irish employment legislation, GDPR, and the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

Experience managing global benefits programmes across multiple countries and vendors, with an understanding of regional market norms.