Senior Manager, People Operations and Total Rewards
Role Overview
Location: Cork, Ireland (Hybrid)
Based 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 program...