Senior Reward Manager

Job description

Aviva Ireland's People Function is currently seeking an accomplished Reward leader to take ownership of Aviva Ireland’s total rewards and benefits program, for our General and Life Insurance businesses. In this role you will manage the total reward agenda, ensuring we provide our employees with a comprehensive suite of offerings, setting ourselves apart from our industry competitors while managing cost and operational risk.

The position will be based in our Dublin 18 Cherrywood office, with a hybrid working arrangement.

Does this sound like your next adventure? Read on!

What you'll do:

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As a member of the Ireland HR Leadership Team, participate in influencing, developing and implementing total reward strategies to support the delivery of Aviva’s corporate strategy.

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As a member of the Global Rewards Leadership Team, participate in developing and implementing global reward strategies and aligning practices across Aviva markets as appropriate.

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The role is responsible for all Compensation, Payroll and Benefits administration including Pensions (working with Finance) and will act as a trusted advisor providing expert advice and guidance to senior partners when making key decisions on reward and benefit programs and tools.

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You will prepare and present high quality reward related papers and presentations to two Executive and Remuneration Committees for our Life and General Insurance businesses.

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You will be responsible for regulatory compliance (including Solvency II and reporting such as GPG) and Reward Governance in line with Aviva governance frameworks.

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Working closely with the Heads of People and Talent Acquisition Lead for the local businesses, you will support senior executive transactions (Joiners and Leavers to ensure rewards align with talent strategy and are in line with reward policy.

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Drive and support the execution and delivery of our compensation processes (Performance, Merit, Bonus, Benchmarking Pay Ranges, Job Architecture).

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Collaborate on the development of employee communications promoting our Colleague Value Proposition, including on-going employee education efforts.

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Lead and support all reward and benefits projects including documenting of policies and procedures, system configuration and testing, promotion/communications.

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You will be providing mentorship and oversight to the wider Irish HR Team and integrate with colleagues within other HR COEs and HR Business partners to ensure joined up HR delivery in Ireland (e.g. Policy, IR, Global Mobility). Keeping up to date with employment law and market trends and through collaboration with COEs you will ensure best practice and applicable legislation is embedded in broader HR policies and processes. 

What you'll bring:

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Insurance and/or Financial Service senior industry expertise a must

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Substantial experience demonstrating a record of leading significant HR interventions (from initial diagnostic phase through to delivery) which contribute to business success.

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Your total reward expertise should encompass Strategic design formulation through to operational execution.

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Experience as part of an HR (or other) leadership team in setting the strategic direction of a medium to large complex operational / service organization.

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Experience operating within a matrixed, multi-site environment (three sites in Ireland)

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Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

What will you get for this role?

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A competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications 

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Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%)

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Annual performance related bonus and pay review

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Holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days

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Free car parking

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Generous Health & dental insurance contributions after six months

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Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme

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Cycle to Work benefit scheme

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TaxSaver Travel Scheme

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Family friendly parent’s (matching paternity and maternity leave) and carer’s leave.

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Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family

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Employee Assistance Programme

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Volunteering days

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Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans

Aviva is for Everyone

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Our smart working combines the benefits of flexibility with time together with colleagues.

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying, please contact sophie.keely@aviva.com or at 086 1584943.