by Terence O'Hara | Mar 18, 2025
An excellent new opportunity has just opened up for a Senior Life & Pensions Administrator for a growing insurance broker based in Dundrum, D.16. This is a hybrid role with parking on site. There is a salary range of €45,000 – €55,000 with bonus, pension, and other great benefits available.
What the Life & Pensions Administrator will do:
- The Life & Pensions Administrator will administer and manage a portfolio of corporate client Executive and Small Self-Administered Schemes (Defined Contribution Only).
- Provide a high standard of administrative support to the management team on life and pension products.
- Prepare client meeting documentation to support Consultants, Line Manager and Director on a daily basis.
- Attend meetings in a support role to the consultants and provide support to Line Manager and Director on a daily basis.
- The Life & Pensions Administrator manage the processing of new business applications in Pension, Investments and Life assurance and deal directly with the life companies to ensure these are processed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Communicate with clients over phone and email keeping them updated on the progress of their applications.
- The Life & Pensions Administrator will work with the Pensions and Compliance Manager to ensure all investment related information provided to clients is accurate and up to date.
- Work on ad-hoc business development projects as required
- Fulfil all compliance obligations on new business cases (e.g. preparation of client recommendations and associated compliance paperwork in line with Central Bank requirements).
The skills and Qualifications required for the Life & Pensions Administrator.
- QFA (essential) or close to completing, RPA (desirable), AIIPM (desirable)
- two to five years’ experience (at least 18 months working in brokerage)
- Willingness to develop technical knowledge and skills and desire to undertake appropriate study
by Laura Collins | Mar 14, 2025
Total Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading global organization to recruit an experienced EMEA Supply Planner.
This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and analytical supply chain professional to join a collaborative team, playing a key role in optimizing operations across the EMEA region.
Your role will make a direct impact by:
- Work closely with local and European teams, including Sales, Marketing, and Demand Planning.
- Align demand plans with business goals through the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.
- Identify and manage demand planning issues, such as forecast bias and unexpected demand changes.
- Oversee demand planning for product lifecycle stages, from new launches to phase-outs.
- Use market intelligence to improve demand forecasts.
- Optimize forecasting models in demand planning tools.
- Monitor and enhance forecast accuracy using performance metrics.
- Ensure data accuracy in the demand planning system.
- Forecast finished goods demand for the EMEA region.
- Conduct what-if analysis to evaluate forecasting scenarios.
- Lead and support key supply chain projects.
- Provide insights to enhance inventory and production planning strategies.
To succeed in this role, you should have:
- Experience in planning, supply chain, or logistics.
- SAP experience is essential to this role.
- Understanding of supply chain principles, inventory control, and forecasting.
- Familiarity with demand planning tools and experience with SAP/APO.
- Strong communication skills in English (written & spoken).
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Total Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading global organization to recruit an experienced EMEA Supply Planner.
While not required, these qualities will help you excel in the role:
- Strong communication & assertiveness – confident in collaborating with teams.
- Analytical mindset & problem-solving skills – able to identify and resolve issues.
- Ability to work under pressure & meet deadlines – thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated & adaptable – takes initiative and drives improvements.
- Cultural awareness & emotional intelligence – comfortable working in diverse teams.
This role is Hybrid with 1 day a week mandatory on site in Athlone.
by Nycola Hillis | Mar 14, 2025
Retail Marketing Manager
Location: Dublin
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Retail Marketing Manager to drive foot traffic and boost sales for a growing retail brand with multiple store locations. This is a traditional marketing role – not digital – focused on creating impactful local campaigns, building community partnerships, and leveraging in-store promotions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute local marketing strategies tailored to individual store regions.
- Design and manage in-store displays, signage, and promotional materials in collaboration with merchandising teams.
- Build community and business partnerships to enhance brand visibility and generate leads.
- Oversee traditional marketing channels – print ads, radio spots, and direct mail.
- Support store teams by aligning marketing initiatives with sales goals and conducting regular store visits.
- Analyse marketing performance with a focus on footfall, sales conversions, and ROI.
- Monitor competitor activity to identify opportunities for differentiation.
- Manage and allocate the local marketing budget effectively.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing marketing team.
About You:
- Proven track record in retail marketing with a focus on driving sales and foot traffic.
- Strong understanding of regional marketing approaches across Ireland.
- Experience collaborating with store teams and supporting sales-driven environments.
- Skilled in budget management and data analysis to measure campaign success.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience managing and developing a team.
- A degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field is desirable but not essential.
Why Join Us:
- A growth-focused work environment with career development opportunities.
- Competitive salary with a bonus scheme.
- Generous staff discounts and a pension scheme.
- Support for continuous professional development and training.
- Access to healthcare benefits, an Employee Assistance Programme, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Up to 23 days of annual leave.
- A vibrant, fast-paced atmosphere where your ideas are heard and valued.
If you’re a results-driven Retail Marketing Manager with a passion for traditional marketing strategies and a desire to make an impact, we want to hear from you!
by Nycola Hillis | Mar 12, 2025
Senior HR Consultant
Our client is a leading provider of HR Services based in Dublin 3.
This role offers excellent salary and benefits and great opportunity for career development
Job Purpose
To contribute to the achievement of the company’s mission, through the provision of professional, high quality service delivery to clients in the areas of HR best practice and application of employment law.
Job Overview
We are currently recruiting an experienced Senior HR Consultant to join our very successful Consultancy team. The successful candidate will join an experienced and professional team and will work in a fast paced and stimulating environment. The role will be varied and involve the provision of high quality HR support to clients. The successful candidate will require an exemplary understanding of HR employment law & best practice and will combine this with a commercial outlook and approach when supporting clients.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Provide specialist HR & Employment Law support to clients
- Design and present effective HR solutions for a variety of clients within different industry sectors.
- Lead complex workplace investigations, for example Dignity and Respect at Work, Disciplinary and Grievances for clients
- Provide robust, pragmatic advice and guidance to clients on-site, via telephone, video conference or email in relation to HR issues
- Build strong relationships within the current designated client base
- Create new client relationships and promote HR & Employment Law expertise
- Research current developments in Employment Law and HR practice
- Research, prepare content and present seminars and training workshops on current HR topics
- Contribute to the development of new compliance products and solutions
- Work with key colleagues within the wider organisation to meet client needs
- Work on site with clients to resolve HR issues and bridge gaps in their HR service or up skill HR teams in house in line with best practice and employment legislation
- Draft written content and be a key HR contributor for our employment law publications
- Review policies and procedures for clients and provide advice/guidance on required changes to ensure documentation is compliant with legislation
- Any other duties as may be required of the Consultancy Team
What you Bring to the Team
- Appropriate 3rd level degree programme in Human Resources / Employment Law, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in an HR role providing HR support to managers and/or the business
- Experience providing advice on company policy and procedures
- Excellent knowledge of Employment Law and its application in unionised and non unionised workplaces
- Comprehensive knowledge of Human Resource developments in Ireland and Internationally
- Understanding of the role of the third party industrial relations and employment institutions in Ireland
- Highly Commercial
- A flexible and adaptable individual with a constructive ‘can do’ attitude who is willing to contribute to the development of the business to maximise new business opportunities.
- Ability to research and write HR compliance materials
- Keen interest in current HR and employment law issues
- Excellent communication skills (business English – verbal and written)
- Strong administration skills
- Good project management skills
- Experience working effectively in a team environment
- Computer Literate with experience using Windows
- Ambitious, innovative and enthusiastic
Essential Requirements of Successful Candidate:
- This is a nationwide HR Consultancy Service; therefore the successful candidate will be expected to travel and stay overnight regularly.
- Must have own transport with full clean driving licence and appropriate motor insurance.
by Nycola Hillis | Mar 12, 2025
Accounts Assistant
Join a dynamic team and elevate your accounting career!
Our client is seeking a skilled Accounts Assistant to support credit operations and ensure smooth financial processes. If you have a keen eye for detail, love working with numbers, and thrive in a fast-paced environment – this is the role for you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Reconcile invoices and resolve discrepancies.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams and customers.
- Process deposits and generate customer invoices (weekly and monthly).
- Support the Credit Manager with reporting and exception management.
- Collaborate with departments to address billing issues.
- Assist with monthly collections and refunds.
- Handle internal and external audit requests.
- Heavy use of Excel – strong skills required.
What We’re Looking For:
- At least 2 years of accounting experience.
- Solid understanding of Irish Financial Reporting Standards.
- Proficiency in Excel and MS Office.
- Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication – both written and verbal.
- Proactive mindset and a team player.
Perks & Benefits:
- Annual leave increased yearly for 3 years.
- Hybrid working.
- Health and dental cover.
- Employee stock discount.
- Pension: up to 7.5% employer contribution.
- Quarterly performance-based bonuses.
- Bike-to-work scheme.
- Wellness events & EAP support
- Fundraising and community initiatives.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career, apply now and let’s connect!
