Job Title: Total Rewards Specialist Reports to: HR Projects Manager Terms: Permanent, Hybrid (50% office based, 50% work from home) Location: Flexible to either Dublin, Belfast or London Salary: Global Band - GB6 NOTE: Salary and T&C's are subject to change depending on agreed location. Salary ranges by location: Republic of Ireland (€57,683 - €64,092) Great Britain (£43,250 - £48,055) Northern Ireland (£40,222 - £44,691) NOTE: The relevant Terms and Conditions will apply depending on agreed location within the ROI or UK. Requirements: This role will be expected to have at least 20% travel to our programme countries. Concern is a non‑profit, non‑governmental humanitarian organisation established in 1968, dedicated to reducing suffering and eliminating extreme poverty worldwide. Our mission is to end extreme poverty, whatever it takes, and our culture is values‑driven with a focus on creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Role Purpose The Total Rewards Specialist supports the design, implementation, and administration of pay at Concern, ensuring a balance between external competitiveness, internal equity, and our obligations to supporters and those we support. The role also ensures compliance with local legislation, maintains clear and transparent pay processes, and upholds Consr's commitment to fairness and consistency in pay management. Responsibilities Govern the Global Banding Framework, maintain role catalogues, and manage evaluation for new roles. Conduct regular market benchmarking for ROI and international staff, aligning pay ranges with Concern's Pay Policy. Collaborate with HR and Finance on annual salary planning and budgeting, recommending pay progression to SMT and the Remuneration Committee. Work with the CD, OD, and country HR Managers to design, implement, and maintain pay structures in programme countries, including market benchmarking for talent attraction and retention. Ensure preparation for EU Pay Transparency requirements in Ireland. Scope, manage, and deliver Concern's approach to Pay Parity within the sector. Review and update policies, including Global Pay Policy and Benefits policies, ensuring alignment with external competitiveness and support obligations. Contribute to broader total rewards initiatives, such as benefits and wellbeing programmes, as required. Keep abreast of sectoral trends and best practices in Total Rewards. Ensure all activities comply with safeguarding standards, diversity and inclusion principles, and global policies. All staff uphold and promote Concern's values, including workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, and safeguarding values. All staff contribute as necessary to Concern's emergency response when required. Role Holder Requirements Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. 3-5 years of experience designing and maintaining Total Rewards systems. Qualification in compensation and benchmarking (job evaluation, salary benchmarking, pay structure design). Experience designing pay structures in programme countries is an added advantage. Advanced analytical skills with ability to interpret data, provide insights, and make recommendations. Strong communication skills to present complex pay information clearly to varied audiences. Effective stakeholder engagement skills and ability to influence outcomes. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects. Desirable Prior experience in the international development/humanitarian sector. Familiarity with donor compliance requirements. Strong working knowledge of HRIS and salary planning tools. To apply Please include your Cover Letter and CV. Submit applications through Concern's website before the closing date. If you require accommodation due to disability or neurodivergence, let us know. Concern welcomes applicants of all genders, ethnicities, origins, disabilities, political beliefs, and religions, and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Concern staff will be required to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and associated policies, and all applicants will undergo standard vetting checks. Personal data will be handled in accordance with relevant data protection legislation. #J-18808-Ljbffr
C3 2021 Job Title: Total Rewards Specialist Reports to: HR Projects Manager Terms:Permanent, Hybrid (50% office based, 50% work from home) Location: Flexible to either Dublin, Belfast or London Salary: Global Band - GB6 PLEASE NOTE - Salary and T&C's are subject to change depending on agreed location. The following ranges would apply in: Republic of Ireland (€57,683 - €64,092) Great Britain (£43,250 - £48,055) Northern Ireland (£40,222 - £44,691) PLEASE NOTE: The relevant Terms and Conditions will apply depending on agreed location within the ROI or UK. Requirements: This role will be expected to have at least 20% travel to our programme countries About Concern: Established in 1968, Concern is a non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian organisation, dedicated to the reduction of suffering and the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world's poorest countries. Concern's vision, our mission and our work are all defined by one goal - ending extreme poverty, whatever it takes. Concern strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. Our culture is values driven and we believe that our people are central to all that we do and are key to delivering on our goal of Reaching the Furthest Behind First. We are committed to ensuring a workplace where everybody feels valued and are enabled to succeed in their work and contribute to delivering on our mission. Role Purpose: The Total Rewards Specialist is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and administration of pay at Concern. The role must ensure that we achieve an appropriate balance between external competitiveness, internal equity and our obligations to our supporters and those we support. In addition, the role must ensure that pay management at Concern is fair and consistent, while respecting and complying with local legislation, and that our pay processes are clear and transparent. Responsibilities: Ensure governance of the Global Banding Framework, including maintenance of the role catalogues and managing the evaluation process for any new roles. Conduct regular market benchmarking exercises for ROI and International staff to ensure market competitive pay ranges which align with Concern's Pay Policy. Collaborate with HR and Finance colleagues to manage annual salary planning and budgeting processes and make recommendations to SMT and the Remuneration Committee on pay progression for ROI and International staff. In consultation with the International HR Advisors, work with the CD, OD and country HR Managers in the design, implementation and maintenance of pay structures in our programme countries. This would include reviewing / carrying out market bench marking exercises to ensure that we are able to attract and retain high quality talent in our programme countries Ensure Concern are prepared for all of the requirements of the upcoming transposition of the EU Pay Transparency in Ireland. Scope, manage and deliver Concern's approach to Pay Parity within the sector. Review and input to policies, including the Global Pay Policy Benefits policies etc., at regular specified intervals to ensure Concern continues to balance external competitiveness and our obligations to our supporters and those we support. Contribute to broader total rewards initiatives, including benefits and wellbeing programmes, as required. Keep abreast of sectoral trends and best practices in Total Reward. Ensure all activities comply with Concern's safeguarding standards, diversity and inclusion principles, and global policies. All staff are responsible for upholding and promoting Concern's values, including our workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, and safeguarding values. All staff are required to participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern's emergency response as and when required. Role Holder Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. 3-5 years of experience in designing and maintaining Total Rewards systems Qualification in compensation and benchmarking, including job evaluation, salary benchmarking, and pay structure design would be a requirement for this role. Experience of designing pay structures in our programme countries would be an added advantage Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, provide insights and recommendations. Ability to communicate complex pay information clearly to different audiences. Strong stakeholder engagement skills to build effective internal relationships and influence outcomes. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects. Desirable: Prior experience working in the international development/humanitarian sector is highly desirable. Familiarity with donor compliance requirements. Strong working knowledge of HRIS and salary planning tools. To apply: Please make sure you include your Cover Letter and CV. All applications should be submitted through our website at by the closing date. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis and we may offer posts before the closing date. The closing date is subject to change, due to role demands/requirements. If you have any concerns about our recruitment process and need particular assistance - for example if you have a visual impairment or are neurodivergent - please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you. We encourage all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity or origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality. If this role sounds right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter. We will respond to every applicant. Please be aware we may offer positions before the closing date. If you have any concerns about our recruitment process and need particular assistance - for example if you have a disability e.g. hearing impairment - please let us know and we will do our best to respond to your needs. Important information: Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct with three Associated Policies: The Programme Participant Protection Policy, the Child Safeguarding Policy, and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy accessible here . These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisations, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in their work, in accordance with Concern's core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Consequently, working or volunteering with Concern may be subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking. During this job application, you will provide Concern with your personal data. Concern takes its responsibilities towards this personal data very seriously and is committed to complying with all relevant data protection legislation. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Base pay range Job Title: Legal Counsel Reports to: Senior Legal Counsel Department: Corporate Services Terms: Permanent, Hybrid (50% office attendance) About Concern: Established in 1968, Concern is a non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian organisation, dedicated to the reduction of suffering and the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern’s vision, our mission and our work are all defined by one goal – ending extreme poverty, whatever it takes. Concern strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. Our culture is values driven and we believe that our people are central to all that we do and are key to delivering on our goal of Reaching the Furthest Behind First. We are committed to ensuring a workplace where everybody feels valued and are enabled to succeed in their work and contribute to delivering on our mission. Role Purpose Working as Legal Counsel you will work with the Senior Legal Counsel and Legal Counsel in our Corporate Services Department to provide essential legal and compliance support to the organisation and its group companies. Responsibilities General: Centrally involved in significant legal issues, transactions and litigation and managing complex legal matters, recognising when escalation is required to the Senior Legal Counsel and other key stakeholders. Keeping up to date with changes in legislation to ensure compliance. Advice: Providing quality legal and commercial advice in relation to complex issues across the organisation, e.g. advice in relation to company law, data protection law, charity law, employment law and commercial best practice. Contracts (including Data Processing Agreements): Drafting, reviewing, amending, and negotiating contracts with Concern’s partner organisations and suppliers and advising stakeholders in relation to key obligations and potential risks arising from contracts. Governance: Providing support to the Company Secretary and Assistant Company Secretary of Concern Worldwide and group companies on legal issues. Assisting the Senior Legal Counsel with regular governance reviews to verify that governance structures are up to date, integrated and operating effectively, e.g. intra-group legal arrangements, governing documents. Data Protection: Provide data protection legal advice and support to stakeholders. Estates/Legacies: Assisting with managing and advising on any complex issues that arise in legacy cases where Concern is a beneficiary. External Advice: Acting as the primary point of contact with external lawyers if external advice is necessary. Preparing legal briefs for external lawyers and managing the ongoing provision of external advice. Resources: Improving internal resources and tools for stakeholders, e.g. template contracts, legal guidance. Other: Providing support to the Senior Legal Counsel and the Chief Operations Officer on a number of ad-hoc projects. Upholding and promoting Concern’s values, including our workplace equality, diversity and inclusion values. All staff are responsible for upholding and promoting Concern’s values, including our workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, and safeguarding values. All staff are required to participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s emergency response as and when required. Role Holder Requirements Primary degree (ideally in Law) Solicitor, qualified in Ireland (or another common law jurisdiction) Minimum of 3 years post-qualification relevant experience Experience working as an in-house legal adviser Experience in commercial law and best practice Able to take a risk-based approach to legal advice Able to solve complex legal issues Interest in international development, humanitarian and charitable work Experience working in an international organization To apply CVs should be submitted through our website at https://jobs.concern.net by the closing date. Please note that Concern Worldwide does not provide Visa sponsorship. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis and we may offer posts before the closing date. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries Non-profit Organizations #J-18808-Ljbffr
