Compensation Technical Business Analyst | PGIM Ireland

Description

The company is a large global asset manager that belongs to a wider US financial services group.

It works to improve financial services and values collaboration, respect and people who question how things are done.

The role sits within the People Team and focuses on Compensation programmes, using Workday, process management, reporting and business analysis.

You will work with People Team, Finance, Payroll, Technology and external vendors to keep critical processes efficient and accurate.

The central task is the monthly accrual process in Workday, which calls for analytical skill, troubleshooting and a focus on dependable operations.

Responsibilities

• Run the monthly accrual process in Workday from start to finish: validate data, reconcile figures, fix issues, find root causes and keep stakeholders informed so results are on time and correct.
• Support and improve Workday Compensation processes through configuration work, testing, troubleshooting, gathering requirements and supporting production.
• Lead or assist business analysis on projects by reviewing requirements, assessing impact, coordinating testing and working with technology teams on delivery.
• Build reports, metrics and insights that support business operations, compensation programmes, compliance and strategic decisions.
• Work with People Team, Finance, Payroll, Technology and external vendors to find process improvements, strengthen controls and raise operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Technology, Finance, Data Analytics or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3+ years in business analysis, data analysis, process management, HR operations, compensation administration or a closely related area.
• Proven hands-on experience with Workday or a similar enterprise HR system, covering reporting, testing, troubleshooting and operational support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex data, identify root causes and design workable fixes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including explaining technical topics clearly and influencing decisions across different audiences.
• Sets you apart: experience supporting or owning financial accruals, reconciliations, payroll, accounting support or financial reporting.
• Sets you apart: advanced knowledge of Workday Compensation, including configuration, testing, reporting and issue resolution.
• Sets you apart: experience running root cause analysis across several systems, data sources and business processes.
• Sets you apart: knowledge of compensation, Total Rewards, payroll or wider HR operations and how they depend on each other.
• Sets you apart: experience leading process optimisation that improves efficiency, reduces risk and strengthens controls.
• Sets you apart: familiarity with reporting and analytics tools such as Workday reporting, Cognos, Power BI or similar platforms.
• Sets you apart: a record of handling competing priorities independently while delivering high-quality work under pressure.

Conditions

The role is hybrid, based at the Letterkenny office two days a week.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and makes appointments on merit, without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the Traveller community.

Any job offer depends on satisfactory references and background checks for all candidates offered a position.

The company is not affiliated with any UK-incorporated Prudential entity.

Benefits

• Health insurance through Laya and BUPA, covering eligible employees’ day-to-day medical and hospital costs.
• 23 days of annual leave at full pay.
• A pension scheme where you can contribute up to 8% of salary a year, with the company matching up to 8%, plus the option of voluntary contributions.
• An annual bonus, plus Shop LK vouchers or CleverCards paid tax free, subject to eligibility.
• Life assurance fully paid by the company, in force from your start date, paying beneficiaries a lump sum of four times your salary.
• An education assistance programme that reimburses eligible employees for further study.