Group Senior Manager Rewards Lead

Please note: this role can be based from Limerick, Cork, Thurles or Dublin

About H&MV Engineering

H&MV Engineering is a global leader in high-voltage electrical engineering, powering the transition to a sustainable future. We’re at the cutting-edge of renewable energy, data centres, and complex utility projects - powered by a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Our foundation is built on safety, collaboration, and respect. These values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we grow. And at H&MV Engineering, growth isn’t just a goal—it’s a mindset.

We invest in our people, offering opportunities to develop, lead, and shape the future of energy. We value passion, motivation, and problem-solving skills, and we believe that diverse perspectives fuel better outcomes.

We’re not here to keep up—we’re here to lead.

About the Role:

The Group Senior Manager Rewards Lead is responsible for shaping and delivering a Group-wide Reward strategy that supports H&MV Engineering’s long-term business objectives. This role ensures reward programmes are competitive, scalable, compliant, and aligned to evolving global workforce needs across EMEA, India & US. Acting as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and the wider People team, the role balances strong governance with practical delivery ensuring pay, incentives and benefits frameworks support attraction, retention, engagement and sustainable growth. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Strategic Planning & Reward Architecture 

• Lead the formulation, evolution, and governance of Group-wide Reward strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals, growth plans, and organisational priorities 

• Develop and maintain a multi-year Reward roadmap, balancing near-term delivery with long-term strategic outcomes 

• Contribute to global workforce planning and budgeting, integrating Reward considerations into broader financial forecasting and headcount planning 

• Design and maintain job architecture, career frameworks, and salary structures that support internal equity, transparency, and scalability 

2. Advisory, Governance & Leadership Support 

• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and the People team, ensuring Reward frameworks effectively support talent acquisition, retention, and engagement 

• Oversee the design and execution of annual salary review and bonus cycles, including governance, modelling, guidelines, and decision support 

• Draft and present business cases, insights, and recommendations to the Leadership Board to inform Reward-related decisions 

• Ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions, including adherence to pay transparency, reporting obligations, and local employment regulations 

• Provide expert guidance to HR and business stakeholders on reward policy interpretation, pay decisions and program application 

3. Market Benchmarking  

• Lead market benchmarking initiatives to inform Reward strategy, planning, and ongoing market competitiveness 

• Analyse and apply market intelligence to shape salary ranges, pay bands, incentive design, job architecture and benefits positioning 

• Consult on hiring offers, promotions, and pay adjustments, providing data-driven insights to ensure fair and competitive outcomes 

• Prepare high-quality reward reporting and analytics for senior leadership, supporting evidence-based decision-making 

4. Benefits Oversight  

• Support local HR teams in communicating and administering benefits programs, ensuring consistency and local compliance 

• Manage and consult on benefits-related queries, identifying opportunities to improve processes, governance, and employee experience 

• Partner closely with Finance, HR and regional leaders to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting and execution of Reward initiatives 

Required Qualifications & Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related discipline 

• 8+ years’ experience in Compensation / Total Rewards, ideally within a complex, multi-country environment 

• Strong expertise in job architecture, pay range design, benchmarking, incentive programs and salary review cycles 

• Proven experience acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating data into clear, practical recommendations 

• Strong knowledge of Reward practices across EMEA, US and India 

• Solid understanding of employment legislation, pay transparency, and regulatory requirements related to Reward 

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis, with the ability to manage large datasets and build clear, decision-ready insights 

H&MV Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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