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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Compensation &amp; Benefits Specialist</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span>We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span>Woolpert is an award‑winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, we embrace progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span>As part of Woolpert, Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company contributes deep geospatial expertise across Europe, supporting complex infrastructure, property, manufacturing, utilities, and natural‑environment projects through world‑class data capture, verification, and governance. </span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Position Overview</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span>We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Compensation &amp; Benefits Specialist</span> to support payroll and reward operations across our European business. Based in either the UK or Ireland, this is a hybrid role offering a mix of office and remote working. You will take ownership of end-to-end payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective management of outsourced providers.</span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span>In addition, the role will support the administration and continuous improvement of benefits and reward programmes, contributing to key activities such as salary reviews, reporting, and employee lifecycle processes. The position requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering a high-quality employee experience.</span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span>Key Responsibilities</span></span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span>Payroll</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>You will lead end-to-end payroll operations across Europe, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with HMRC, ROI, and wider European regulations. </span></li>\n<li><span>You will manage the relationship with an outsourced payroll providers across Europe and driving continuous service improvements.</span></li>\n<li><span>You will oversee overtime processes, conduct regular payroll audits, and ensure all employee data, payments, and deductions are maintained accurately. </span></li>\n<li><span>You will deliver payroll reporting, benchmarking, and compensation insights to support business decision-making.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span>Benefits &amp; Reward</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>You will administer pension and benefits schemes, working closely with external providers and managing broker renewals while enhancing the overall employee experience.</span></li>\n<li><span>The role involves producing accurate reporting, maintaining HR systems (including onboarding and offboarding processes), and ensuring all employment changes are communicated appropriately. </span></li>\n<li><span>You will support employee engagement through clear communication of pay and benefits.</span></li>\n<li><span>You will contribute to key reward activities, including annual salary and bonus reviews, gender pay gap reporting, and year-end payroll processes. </span></li>\n<li><span>You will analyze compensation data, identify trends, and make recommendations to continuously improve reward programmes. </span></li>\n<li><span>Ad hoc reward projects will form part of the role.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span>Requirements</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>You will have strong payroll experience, ideally supported by a CIPP qualification or equivalent, and proven experience managing payroll either in-house or through an outsourced provider.</span></li>\n<li><span>A solid understanding of UK and European payroll legislation and best practice is essential, along with strong IT skills and experience using payroll and HR systems. Experience across a broad range of employee benefits programmes is also required.</span></li>\n<li><span>You will bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are critical.</span></li>\n<li><span>You should be highly motivated, able to work independently, and demonstrate a high level of integrity when handling confidential information.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span>Skills &amp; Attributes</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Maintains strict confidentiality and a strong understanding of GDPR.</span></li>\n<li><span>Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.</span></li>\n<li><span>Strong problem-solving and time management skills.</span></li>\n<li><span>Clear and effective communicator (written and verbal).</span></li>\n<li><span>Collaborative team player with a positive, proactive approach.</span></li>\n<li><span>Self-motivated, flexible, and committed to continuous improvement.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span>Benefits You Will Love</span></span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> At Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company, you’ll join a collaborative and innovative team where your expertise makes a real impact. Our benefits include:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package aligned to your experience</li>\n<li>Access to cutting‑edge geospatial technology and industry‑leading tools</li>\n<li>Flexible working options designed to support work–life balance</li>\n<li>Enhanced wellbeing support, including employee assistance initiatives</li>\n<li>Opportunities within a growing, globally connected organisation through our partnership with Woolpert</li>\n<li>Principal Programme: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.</li>\n<li>Performance‑related bonus scheme that rewards your contribution</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Equal Employment Opportunity</span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, and promote without regard to protected characteristics. For more information, see our EEO resources. Applicants requiring accommodation during recruitment may contact [email protected]</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Agency Notice</span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please do not contact any employee of Woolpert or its subsidiaries about this requisition. Agencies not engaged by the Woolpert Talent Acquisition Team will not be eligible for fee payment.</p>",
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