Salary guide 2010

CONTENTS. CEO’s LETTER 2

FINANCE – PREMIER 3

KEY SURVEY FINDINGS 4

SALARY TABLES 6

COMMERCE & INDUSTRY 6

FINANCIAL SERVICES 11

FUND ADMINSTRATION 14

INSURANCE, MORTGAGE & ACTUARIAL 16

SHARED SERVICES 18

TAX & PRACTICE 20

TEMPS & INTERIM MANAGEMENT 21

LEGAL – PREMIER 23

SALARY TABLES 24

LEGAL 24

OFFICE SUPPORT, SALES & MARKETING, MULITI-LINGUAL, HR & LEGAL – LA CRÈME 25 KEY SURVEY FINDINGS 26

SALARY TABLES 28

TEMPORARY 28

PERMANENT 29

MULTI-LINGUAL 31

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – VERKOM 32


SALARY TABLES 35

PERMANENT 35

CONTRACT 37

TECHNICAL – BRUNEL 39


SALARY TABLES 42

LIFE SCIENCES 42

ENGINEERING 45

SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS 46

ENERGY & CONSTRUCTION 47

METHODOLOGY 48

CONTACT US 50

1

Welcome to Premier Group’s mid-year 2010 Salary Guide.

Since our 2009 Salary Guide the Irish employment market has clearly undergone significant changes and continues to experience very challenging economic conditions.

In the midst of such uncertainty we have commissioned an “up to the minute” salary guide which we feel will be of significant benefit to both employers and job seekers alike.

In April 2010 Premier Group conducted a telephone survey of over 400 senior operational and HR managers across the Finance, Office Support, Technical and IT functions to gain an insight into salary trends within their companies.

The results of this survey have been combined with data collated by specialist consultants across our office network . The guide comments on how salaries have been impacted by the economic downturn and reflects on likely trends over the next 12 months.

The survey results reveal some interesting facts. Over the course of 2009, most businesses have understandably taken a ‘cost savings’ approach to their remuneration strategy. However, as we move into the latter half of 2010, our research suggests there will be upward movement in salaries for 22% of businesses.

As hiring activity improves in more and more companies employers are starting to consider the issue of talent retention in a recovering market. More candidates are now seeking employment than in recent years and while this has had a downward effect on some salaries candidates with specific “in demand” skills and experience still command very attractive remuneration levels. The ability to offer competitive salaries will help companies to attract and retain key talent within the market. No single guide could hope to address all the related questions one may have, so for more specific salary or hiring information, please feel free to contact us directly.

Finally, on behalf of myself and everyone at Premier Group I would like to thank you for your continuing support and we look forward to working with you in the future.

We hope you find this salary guide informative and we welcome any feedback you may have.

Brian Murphy CEO | Ireland T: +353 21 2300403 E: [email protected]

CEO’s LETTER.

2

PREMIER. FINANCE

3

PREMIER. FINANCE

In a recent telephone survey conducted by Premier, senior level operational and HR managers within the Accounting and Finance services sector were asked if they expected basic salary levels within their business to increase / decrease or stay the same over the next 12 months and if there was an increase / decrease by what %?

The majority (62.8%) expect salary levels to stay the same over the next 12 months.

29.8% of employers expect an increase in salaries in 2010 of up to 10%.

The minority (7.4%) of employers expect decreases of up to 15%.

“Overall the survey results are positive. General sentiment is that salaries will remain unchanged during 2010 with as many as 30% of those surveyed expecting an increase”. Explains Bryan Hyland, Regional Director, Premier Group.

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Generally the market continues to be challenged as Ireland lags behind the international recovery, however we are seeing signs of confidence and improved trading conditions and we are quietly upbeat on the market for the remainder of 2010.”

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“It seems that pressure and uncertainty on salaries is at an end with the minority now forecasting decreases in salary.

Premier has seen improved market conditions with steady growth over the past three quarters in the demand for qualified, experienced financial professionals. Interestingly the greatest growth is in the temporary / contract market. We expect demand in the permanent market to increase during Q3 2010 as market conditions continue to improve.

Reflecting that the current market is not salary driven, a major challenge facing companies in trying to attract candidates is to demonstrate strong future growth plans as we exit these recession times.

Q Do you expect basic salary levels within your business to increase, decrease or stay the same over the next 12 months and if there is an increase/decrease, by what %?

PREMIER. FINANCE

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FINANCE. COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (Small Companies <100 employees)

Dublin Low €

Dublin High €

Cork Low €

Cork High €

Regions Low €

Regions High €

Financial Director

Financial Controller

Finance Manager

Management Accountant

Financial Accountant

Systems / Project Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Financial Accountant

Assistant Financial Controller

Newly Qualified Accountant

Tax Accountant

Trainee Accountant (P/Q 2+yrs exp)

Trainee Accountant (1-2yrs exp)

Credit Controller

Payroll Clerk

Accounts Supervisor

Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Accounts Assistant

Book Keeper

Graduate / Trainee Accountant

70

60

55

45

40

45

35

32

45

36

50

25

22

24

24

30

22

22

25

28

22

85

70

65

55

50

55

45

38

50

45

55

30

25

28

28

35

25

25

28

33

25

70

55

53

45

40

42

30

30

45

33

42

24

20

24

24

28

22

22

24

24

20

85

70

65

52

48

52

35

34

55

42

46

28

24

30

28

33

25

25

27

32

22

55

46

50

36

30

36

35

26

32

26

38

20

18

23

22

26

18

18

19

22

18

64

61

62

45

38

45

38

28

41

33

41

26

23

26

26

32

23

23

25

28

22

Finance job volumes have risen steadily since Q4 2009 with multi-national organisations providing the bulk of positions.

Indigenous businesses are still finding the market more challenging due to lack of liquidity in Ireland causing headcount expansion to be curbed.

This uncertainty means the SME market remains the most challenged as trading conditions remain tight and confidence in making hiring decisions remains low.


FINANCE. COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (Medium Companies 100 – 500 employees)

Dublin

Low €

Dublin

High €

Cork

Low €

Cork

High €

Regions

Low €

Regions

High €

Financial Director


Finance Manager




Treasury Accountants

Business / Financial Analyst

Internal Auditor




Tax Accountant

80

75

60

50

50

50

45

50

48

32

30

50

50

130

95

80

65

60

65

55

55

58

38

40

65

60

75

70

55

48

45

53

44

45

45

32

30

50

50

120

90

68

58

54

62

53

55

58

38

35

65

58

67

51

46

43

45

45

45

40

35

32

18

40

42

85

70

60

55

50

60

55

55

45

38

25

50

48

Indicators show that there is growth in demand for products manufactured in Ireland. The knock on effect of this positive growth is that support services, including finance support will increase over 2010.

However, it takes time for this growth to manifest itself in hiring strategies and with an obvious lack of confidence, progress, while improving, will remain sluggish.

Interestingly, the current emphasis is on contract and temporary positions – a trend likely to continue throughout 2010 driving the moderate growth expected over the year.


FINANCE. COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (Medium companies 100 – 500 employees cont’d)

Dublin

Low €

Dublin

High €

Cork

Low €

Cork

High €

Regions

Low €

Regions

High €

Cost Accountant




Credit Controller

Payroll Clerk

Accounts Supervisor



Accounts Assistant

Book Keeper


45

38

25

22

25

26

30

25

25

25

28

22

55

45

30

25

30

30

35

30

28

30

35

25

38

38

24

20

24

23

28

24

24

24

24

20

50

45

28

25

30

30

34

30

28

30

30

24

36

34

21

20

24

23

28

25

25

24

25

22

50

40

26

24

30

30

32

30

28

30

30

25


FINANCE. COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (Large Companies 500+ employees)

Dublin

Low €

Dublin

High €

Cork

Low €

Cork

High €

Regions

Low €

Regions

High €

Financial Director


Finance Manager




Treasury Accountants

Business Financial Analyst

Internal Auditor




Cost Accountant

105

80

65

60

50

55

50

55

50

34

30

55

55

150

110

75

70

60

65

60

65

60

42

40

65

60

105

80

65

55

50

55

48

50

48

30

28

65

48

140

110

72

65

60

65

58

60

63

43

38

80

58

67

70

55

45

45

50

45

50

33

30

26

39

46

120

90

70

60

55

60

55

60

51

34

32

46

55

Large multi-national businesses have proved the most resilient during the last 24 months. Globally trading is difficult but the lack of exposure to a particularly weak domestic economy has meant they have avoided the worst effects of the recession. With some world economies looking brighter we are already seeing demand from this sector.

Qualified candidates with previous industry experience are set to benefit most from this upturn.


FINANCE. COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (Large Companies 500+ employees cont’d)

Dublin

Low €

Dublin

High €

Cork

Low €

Cork

High €

Regions

Low €

Regions

High €




Credit Control Manager

Credit Controller (1 – 3 yrs experience)

Payroll Manager

Payroll Clerk

Accounts Supervisor



Accounts Assistant


40

28

25

45

27

42

26

35

25

25

25

22

50

32

28

55

32

55

33

40

30

30

32

26

38

28

25

45

24

42

23

30

23

23

23

20

48

32

28

55

30

55

33

34

28

28

29

24

36

24

23

32

28

36

24

30

25

25

25

22

45

29

24

45

30

45

32

36

28

28

30

23


FINANCE. FINANCIAL SERVICES

The Financial Services sector in Ireland faced severe challenges in 2009.

The Accountancy and Finance market saw a slight improvement in appetite to hire during the second half of last year. Demand started to increase from October 2009 and has continued, picking up the pace particularly from February 2010.

As always ACA candidates from the Big 4 are desired by this sector. With the Irish banks focusing on internal controls and regulations - Internal Audit, Compliance and Regulatory Accountants are much sought after.

Financial Control & F/S Accounting Dublin Low €

Dublin High €

Cork Low €

Cork High €

Regions Low €

Regions High €

Finance Directors Financial Controller Product Controller Internal Audit Manager Internal Auditor Treasury or Systems Accountant Junior Treasury Accountant Regulatory Accountant Senior Financial Analyst Financial Analyst (1-3 yrs exp) Senior Financial / Group Accountant Financial / Mgt Accountant (3yrs exp) Financial / Management Accountant PQ Assistant Accountant (2-3yrs exp) PQ Accounts Assistant (2-3yrs exp) PQ Accounts Assistant (1-2yrs exp) Accounting Technician Graduate

100 75 60 60 40 45 35 55 55 45 65 55 40 28 25 23 23 19

160 120 75 80 60 60 45 70 65 55 75 65 55 35 35 35 30 25

90 70 n/a 50 40 40 25 45 50 40 50 60 40 26 27 25 24 22

120 90 n/a 65 50 60 35 60 60 50 65 60 50 35 35 30 26 25

80 60 n/a 39 28 36 18 45 45 35 45 37 31 21 19 20 20 18

110 80 n/a n/a n/a n/a 27 50 50 45 55 46 39 22 23 28 24 22

Treasury & Capital Markets Dublin Low €

Dublin High €

Cork Low €

Cork High €

Regions Low €

Regions High €

Institutional Sales 80 200 n/a n/a n/a n/a

Treasury Admin 25 45 25 40 23 32

Equity / Bond Settlements Admin 24 44 n/a n/a n/a n/a

Middle Office Specialist 28 45 40 35 n/a n/a

Payments / Verifications Officer 24 40 40 40 21 31


FINANCE. FINANCIAL SERVICES (cont’d)

Stock Broking Dublin

Low €

Dublin

High €

Cork

Low €

Cork

High €

Regions

Low €

Regions

High €

Institutional Sales

Private Client Adviser

Corporate Finance Executive

Equity Analyst

Trader

Research Analyst

80

80

55

45

45

38

200

120

150

100

100

60

n/a

80

50

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

110

90

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

80

45

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

100

100

n/a

n/a

n/a

Retail Banking Dublin

Low €

Dublin

High €

Cork

Low €

Cork

High €

Regions

Low €

Regions

High €

Branch Manager

Retail Banking Manager – Assistant

Underwriter

Financial Planning Consultant

Savings & Investments Office

Customer Service Officer

45

30

30

35

35

20

75

45

50

60

40

30

45

30

25

35

30

20

75

42

40

50

45

28

35

22

30

30

n/a

16

55

32

32

30

n/a

24

Private Banking Dublin

Low €

Dublin

High €

Cork

Low €

Cork

High €

Regions

Low €

Regions

High €

Wealth Manager

Private Banking Manager

Private Banking Officer

Financial Portfolio Administrator

50

45

30

25

80

85

45

40

50

45

35

23

80

80

45

30

45

36

26

28

65

68

41

27


Retail banking continues to face tough business conditions. Hiring in this sector has been mainly focused on the need for Credit and Compliance professionals.

Towards the end of 2009 corporate banking started to see increased activity. This is expected to continue throughout 2010 as international institutions leverage off opportunities created by weaker positioning of domestic banks.

Lending professionals with expertise in corporate / debt recovery and restructuring have seen their skills in increased demand due to the conditions surrounding the commercial property crisis.

Businesses with exposure to the construction and property markets are continuing to reduce headcount.

12

FINANCE. FINANCIAL SERVICES (cont’d)

Business Banking Dublin

Low €

Dublin

High €

Cork

Low €

Cork

High €

Regions

Low €

Regions

High €

Lending Manager

Lending Officer

Relationship Manager

Business Banking Manager

Business Support Officer

65

30

50

45

25

100

45

85

75

40

60

30

40

47

25

90

45

70

80

31

60

35

40

45

30

85

60

60

60

35

Corporate Banking Dublin

Low €

Dublin

High €

Cork

Low €

Cork

High €

Regions

Low €

Regions

High €

Banking Manager

Banking Officer

Credit Analyst

Loans Administrator

50

40

35

26

110

70

60

50

45

40

30

25

75

65

45

35

41

n/a

n/a

n/a

73

n/a

n/a

n/a


Many employers in 2009 within the Banking sector were unable to commit to permanent hires and therefore opted for temporary and contract staff to fulfil an ongoing demand for certain skilled personnel.

2010 salaries remain static compared to 2009. However, some employers report an expectation of marginal increases of between 3 – 5%.

To remain competitive most large employers are focused on managing human capital cost tightly.

13

FINANCE. FUND ADMINISTRATION

2010 has already seen an increase in the volume of recruitment within the Funds industry, although it is not likely to reach levels seen before 2008.

The increase in recruitment may be as a result of some organisations cutting numbers too deeply and others now successfully winning business. Changes to the Finance Bill in February 2010 provided certainty on tax treatment of foreign funds managed from Ireland which is viewed positively by the industry.

The bulk of hiring will be at the mid-senior level with the majority of roles to date being within Hedge Fund Accounting, Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance.

Dublin

Low €

Dublin

High €

Cork

Low €

Cork

High €

Regions

Low €

Regions

High €

Fund Admin Manager

Fund Admin Supervisor

Fund Administrator

Hedge Fund Accountant

Mutual Fund Accountant

Account Manager

Group Manager

Compliance Manager

Compliance Administrator

Custody Manager

Custody Administrator

Trustee Manager

Trustee Officer

55

40

25

35

28

45

45

55

30

50

28

50

35

80

50

45

55

48

60

65

75

45

65

38

65

38

50

35

25

33

30

43

54

50

27

38

23

38

23

70

45

35

53

44

58

68

70

33

60

33

55

33

40

30

25

30

28

40

45

45

25

38

21

38

28

50

40

30

40

35

50

56

70

30

41

26

43

36


FINANCE. FUND ADMINISTRATION (cont’d)

Dublin

Low €

Dublin

High €

Cork

Low €

Cork

High €

Regions

Low €

Regions

High €

Shareholder Services Manager

Shareholder Services Administrator (2-5 yrs)

Shareholder Services Administrators (0-2yrs)

Client Service Manager

Client Service Officer

Research Analyst

Fund / Portfolio Manager

Business Development Manager

Risk Manager

Risk Officer

Business Analyst

Project Manager

45

30

25

45

28

32

45

45

60

32

38

38

70

42

30

75

40

60

85

85

90

55

60

90

43

28

24

38

23

n/a

39

40

40

25

40

60

64

40

30

60

33

n/a

60

60

60

35

55

80

41

27

22

36

28

n/a

35

45

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

56

31

28

52

31

n/a

38

55

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a


The Funds industry has also seen increased recruitment in the Shareholder Services area but reduced demand for Client Services and Relationship Management professionals.

As the industry seeks to drive efficiencies and deliver change, the sector has seen an increased appetite for experts in Business Analysis, Business Change and Project Management.

15

FINANCE. INSURANCE, MORTGAGE AND ACTUARIAL

The Irish insurance market has borne the brunt of some significant changes in the last year. Many firms had a freeze on hiring and lack of opportunities restricted candidate movement. As a consequence, salary expectations dropped and job security became a higher priority.

In Q4 2009, the insurance market started to show slow signs of recovery which has continued into 2010. More optimism from employers has encouraged candidates to start looking at the jobs market again, however there is still a marked shortage of new job opportunities in certain areas.

Brokers, Loss Adjusters and General Insurers are predicting an end to hiring freezes in Q2 2010. Actuaries, Loss Adjusters and Claims professionals are likely to be in high demand in addition to experienced Compliance and Risk Control experts.

General Dublin Low €

Dublin High €

Cork Low €

Cork High €

Regions Low €

Regions High €

Operations Manager Underwriting Manager Personal Lines Manager Personal Lines Team Leader Personal Lines Underwriter Personal Lines Administrator Commercial Account Executive Commercial Underwriter Commercial Account Handler Claims Manager Claims Handler Loss Adjuster Insurance Clerk

60 50 40 35 20 20 35 25 20 40 20 25 18

90 90 50 45 35 30 65 60 40 70 45 70 24

55 45 40 30 25 20 35 25 25 35 20 30 20

75 70 50 45 35 28 55 55 45 55 30 45 25

45 42 28 26 18 20 25 25 20 32 20 23 18

70 63 38 36 31 26 41 43 27 55 35 55 24

Actuarial Dublin Low €

Dublin High €

Cork Low €

Cork High €

Regions Low €

Regions High €

Trainee Actuary (Graduate) Part Qual (5 exams remaining) Near Qual (2 exams remaining) Newly Qual Actuary Newly Qual Actuary (3 yrs post Qual) Actuarial Manager Chief Actuary

30 50 60 70 90

120 150

40 60 75 80

120

150 200

25 40 55 70 90

100 140

35 55 70 80 110

120 180

25 44 50 65 77

90 125

40 60 65 75

100

118 150


FINANCE. INSURANCE, MORTGAGE AND ACTUARIAL (cont’d)

The mortgage market has been severely affected by the downturn. Mortgage broking in particular suffered a significant level of redundancies as a result of the continued strain on liquidity in the retail lending space.

There has been limited new job activity in the market with most movement being redeployment of staff. Newly created roles are expected to be in Credit Risk Modeling and Arrears Management.

With the deadline of October 2012 fast approaching, the insurance industry continues its preparations for Solvency II implementation. Though the final details have yet to be agreed, firms are busy assessing the requirements, implementing changes and examining their business models in light of the new regime.

With an increase in general awareness of clients' Solvency II obligations, there has been a corresponding recognition of the need to recruit suitably qualified and experienced people who will assist with the implementation of these new compliance requirements.

Mortgage Dublin Low €

Dublin High €

Cork Low €

Cork High €

Regions Low €

Regions High €

Sales Manager Head of Risk Underwriting Manager Broker Consultant Mortgage Manager Mortgage Consultant Mortgage Underwriter Mortgage Administrator

45 75 45 40 40 25 30 22

75 110 75 65 65 45 45 32

40 n/a 40 35 40 25 25 20

65 n/a 65 60 60 50 40 30

37 n/a 29 25 40 23 21 20

53 n/a 53 41 55 41 33 27

Life Insurance Dublin Low €

Dublin High €

Cork Low €

Cork High €

Regions Low €

Regions High €

Operations Manager Pensions Manager Pension Consultant Broker Consultant Sales Manager Sales / Consultancy Pensions Administrator Life Administrator Claims Officer Underwriting Manager Underwriter

55 40 40 40 50 30 24 22 24 50 25

100 75 75 70 90 65 50 40 40 80 60

50 40 40 35 50 25 20 20 20 n/a 22

75 70 65 55 70 60 35 30 30 n/a 35

37 27 31 25 36 25 20 20 20 34 20

64 53 40 41 59 39 28 28 25 48 30

Reinsurance Dublin Low €

Dublin High €

Reinsurance Underwriter Reinsurance Claims

50 30

80 50

Captive Dublin Low €

Dublin High €

Captive Executive / Underwriter Captive Underwriting Manager

30 50

45 80


FINANCE. SHARED SERVICES

The Shared Service sector is still a steady and growing market in the Irish economy employing over 30,000 people.

Shared Services continues to be centralised departments in one location that can include a range of functions including Finance Accounting, Customer Service, Technical Support & Order Management.

Ireland remains a favoured shared services location for multi-national organisations due to our excellent pool of skilled and educated professionals.

Since January 2010 we are again starting to see an increase in the demand for mainly qualified Financial & IT staff for this sector.

These companies & centres continue to offer excellent training, affiliations with professional bodies and international experience.

Shared Services Dublin

Low €

Dublin

High €

Cork

Low €

Cork

High €

Regions

Low €

Regions

High €

Director SCC 100 150 100 140 85 120

General Ledger Dublin

Low €

Dublin

High €

Cork

Low €

Cork

High €

Regions

Low €

Regions

High €

Manager

Team Leader

Specialist

Analyst

Fixed Assets Analyst

90

65

50

40

35

120

85

60

50

45

80

65

50

40

30

100

75

60

50

40

80

46

45

40

30

100

66

55

50

40

Accounts Payable Dublin

Low €

Dublin

High €

Cork

Low €

Cork

High €

Regions

Low €

Regions

High €

Manager

Team Leader

Analyst / Specialist / Assistant TL

Associate

Process Support

55

42

27

23

23

75

52

38

30

29

55

40

28

23

22

75

50

32

26

25

41

33

24

21

19

52

47

33

27

25


FINANCE. SHARED SERVICES (cont’d)

Accounts Receivable Dublin

Low €

Dublin

High €

Cork

Low €

Cork

High €

Regions

Low €

Regions

High €

Manager

Team Leader


Associate

55

40

30

27

75

50

38

30

55

40

28

23

75

45

32

26

50

35

26

21

60

45

33

27

Inter company Dublin

Low €

Dublin

High €

Cork

Low €

Cork

High €

Regions

Low €

Regions

High €

Team Leader


Associate

42

28

24

52

38

30

40

28

23

50

32

26

42

24

21

52

48

27

Tax Dublin

Low €

Dublin

High €

Cork

Low €

Cork

High €

Regions

Low €

Regions

High €

Manager

Specialist

50

38

60

45

55

40

70

55

50

43

60

45


FINANCE. TAX & PRACTICE

Despite a significant reduction in recruitment volumes in 2009, there was some demand for permanent and contract Tax Advisers within the industry in 2009 and this is likely to grow further in 2010.

Audit and Advisory Practice was significantly impacted by the financial crisis, but saw an increase in demand for experienced audit practitioners within the top firms towards the end of 2009.

There has been a slow rise in tax and practice roles in Q1 2010 with some practices unable to add headcount until cash flow issues are resolved.

The overall outlook for 2010 remains positive and it is anticipated that the Tax and Practice recruitment market will pick up over the course of the year.

General Practice Dublin Low €

Dublin High €

Cork Low €

Cork High €

Regions Low €

Regions High €

Audit Director Audit Manager Audit Assistant Manager Audit Senior Audit Semi Senior Audit Junior Audit Trainee Tax Director Tax Manager Tax Senior Tax Trainee

75 55 50 38 25 21 21 75 55 38 21

90 65 55 42 35 24 24 95 65 42 24

65 50 45 30 20 18 16 70 40 30 15

85 60 50 40 25 20 20 90 55 40 18

53 35 35 27 30 18 16 41 43 22 15

71 48 40 29 30 20 19 57 51 27 18

Big 4 Dublin Low €

Dublin High €

Cork Low €

Cork High €

Regions Low €

Regions High €

Tax Director Corporate Finance Manager Tax Manager Tax Supervisor Tax Senior Tax Trainee Audit Director Audit Manager Audit Assistant Manager Audit Senior

95 55 55 45 45 23 95 60 50 45

120 65 65 52 50 26

120 75 55 50

80 60 60 40 35 20 90 60 50 40

100 75 75 50 45 24 110 70 55 48

48 42 46 33 23 15 65 55 45 42

67 56 56 43 33 21 80 65 50 47

Corporate Recover / Insolvency Dublin Low €

Dublin High €

Cork Low €

Cork High €

Corporate Recovery Director Corporate Recovery Director Corporate Recovery Senior

95 55 40

120 65 48

90 60 40

110 70 50


FINANCE. TEMPS & INTERIM MANAGEMENT

Since the start of 2010 demand for temporary Finance professionals has increased across multiple sectors helped by an improving economic outlook resulting in an increase in employer confidence.

The rise in demand has been driven by project work, maternity cover and employers favouring temporary contracts to fill gaps where they cannot commit to permanent hiring.

Professionals currently in demand are qualified Accountants, Credit Controllers, Accounts Receivable, Systems Accountants, Treasury Accountants, Project Managers and Financial Services operational staff.

Dublin

Low P/H

Dublin

High P/H

Cork

Low P/H

Cork

High P/H

Region

Low P/H

Region

High P/H

Interim Manager / Financial Director Financial Controller Financial Accountant Financial Accountant (FS) Regulatory Accountant Systems Accountant

VAT Accountant Project Accountant Cost Accountant Management Accountant Internal Auditor Newly Qualified Accountant Part Qualified Accountant Financial Analyst

Financial Reporting Accountant (FS) Financial Reporting Analyst (FS) Inter company Analyst Anti Money Laundering / Compliance Assistant Accountant Credit Analyst Credit Controller

50

33

25

23

28

28

23

26

28

26

26

21

16

21

23

23

15

14

16

18

14

55

38

28

28

30

33

28

28

30

32

30

23

18

28

31

28

17

18

20

32

17

45

30

22

20

26

26

20

24

26

25

25

19

14

19

20

20

13

12

14

16

12

50

35

27

25

30

30

25

28

28

30

30

23

18

25

25

25

15

16

19

20

15

39

32

24

21

22

23

22

25

26

25

26

19

13

18

18

17

14

12

15

16

12

45

38

25

25

29

33

26

27

28

29

27

22

16

24

22

23

16

15

19

24

15


*Figures supplied are hourly candidate rates

FINANCE. TEMPS & INTERIM MANAGEMENT (cont’d)

Dublin

Low P/H

Dublin

High P/H

Cork

Low P/H

Cork

High P/H

Region

Low P/H

Region

High P/H

Accounts Assistant

Accounts Clerk

Bank Reconciliations Clerk

Book – keeper

Collections

Loans Administrator

Payroll Senior

Payroll Junior

Fund Accountant

Fund Administrator

Treasury Analyst

Settlements Administrator

Shareholder Services Administrator

Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Receivable Assistant

Billings Administrator

16

12

11

16

14

13

17

12

15

14

18

14

14

12

12

12

16

14

12

19

17

18

19

14

24

21

26

18

18

16

16

13

14

10

10

14

12

11

15

10

13

12

16

12

12

10

10

n/a

16

14

12

16

16

15

18

12

20

18

22

16

16

15

15

n/a

14

10

10

13

12

12

13

10

13

13

17

13

13

11

11

11

15

11

10

18

17

17

15

12

21

21

24

17

17

13

13

12


*Figures supplied are hourly candidate rates

PREMIER. LEGAL

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LEGAL. PRIVATE PRACTICE & IN HOUSE

The Legal recruitment market has shown some improvement in 2010 with the majority of roles in Financial Services.

Opportunities have arisen as a result of legal and regulatory changes within Financial Services creating some demand for Legal professionals.

While there has been some growth in demand within the Financial Services sector, opportunities in Industry and Practice have been limited.

Overall there has been downward pressure on salaries as candidate supply remains high.

In House Dublin

Low €

Dublin

High €

Cork

Low €

Cork

High €

Regions

Low €

Regions

High €

Head of Legal (In House)

Senior Transactional Lawyer

Legal Advisor (3-5 years)

Legal Advisor (1-3 years)

Newly Qualified Solicitor

Legal Executive

Private Practice

Solicitor (6-8 yrs)

Solicitor (3-5 yrs)

Solicitor (1-3 yrs)

Newly Qualified Solicitor

Company Secretary (2-4 years)

Company Secretary (1-2 years)

Legal Executive

Company Secretary Trainee

80

65

50

40

35

25

Dublin

Low €

75

60

40

35

40

30

25

25

140

95

73

58

53

40

Dublin

High €

95

75

60

53

70

45

45

30

70

55

45

35

30

25

Cork

Low €

70

55

35

30

38

30

25

25

90

80

65

50

45

35

Cork

High €

85

70

55

50

65

40

40

30

65

50

40

30

30

25

Regions

Low €

70

55

35

30

35

30

25

25

85

75

60

50

45

35

Regions

High €

80

65

55

50

65

40

25

25


LA CRÈME. OFFICE SUPPORT SALES & MARKETING MULTI-LINGUAL HR & LEGAL

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LA CRÈME. OFFICE SUPPORT, SALES & MARKETING, MULTI-LINGUAL, HR & LEGAL

In a recent telephone survey conducted by La Crème, senior level operational and HR managers with staff in the Office Support, Sales & Marketing, Multi-lingual, HR and Legal functions were asked if they expected basic salary levels to increase / decrease or stay the same over the next 12 months and if there was an increase / decrease by what %?

The majority (72.8%) of employers surveyed expect salary levels to remain unchanged over the next 12 months.

18.4% of employers expect salaries to increase by 15% in the next 12 months and a minority (8.8%) of employers expect a 1– 10 % reduction in basic salaries.

“The first quarter experienced a small upswing in client enquiries for Office Support and Sales & Marketing from both existing and new clients

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operating across a broad industry base.” explains Ann O’Mahony, Regional Director, La Crème Dublin.

“There is a more marked increase in the demand for temporary / contract staff over the permanent option, demonstrating that there is still trepidation in the market and the ‘wait and see’ approach is still prevalent.

Employers are aware of the increased volume of candidates in the market and are requesting longer short lists of interviewees with the decision to hire and the hiring process becoming more protracted.

Despite the increase in choice, businesses still need to move quickly with a job offer once they have identified a high calibre candidate.

Candidates, particularly those who are immediately available, have become flexible in their salary expectation with job stability and long term career opportunities featuring more strongly in their decision to move than in previous years.

We do not foresee any substantial salary increases this year in the sector however we believe that the Office Support job market is positive compared with six to nine months ago and our optimism continues to remain high for 2010.”

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LA CRÈME. OFFICE SUPPORT, SALES & MARKETING, MULTI-LINGUAL, HR & LEGAL

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OFFICE SUPPORT, SALES & MARKETING, MULTI-LINGUAL, HR & LEGAL. TEMPORARY

The demand for temporary Office Support staff continued its Q4 2009 growth into Q1 2010. This increased demand appears to be driven by tentative moves on the part of companies to re-staff their depleted work forces with a temporary resource in the short term allowing them the flexibility of either making a role permanent or not depending on market conditions.

The pool of temporary workers is larger than in previous years with a consequent drop in hourly rates in most sectors of Office Support. Niche skill sets and specialist industry experience are in demand for fixed term contract roles albeit at slightly lower rates than before.

Dublin

Low P/H

Dublin

High P/H

Cork

Low P/H

Cork

High P/H

Region

Low P/H

Region

High P/H

Legal Secretary

Personal Assistant

Secretary (3+ yrs exp.)

Secretary (1-3 yrs exp.)

Receptionist (3+ yrs exp.)

Receptionist (0-2 yrs exp.)

Secretary / Receptionist (1-2 yrs exp.)

Administrator

Data Entry Clerk

Customer Service Administrator (3+ yrs exp.)

Customer Service Administrator (1-3 yrs exp.)

Switchboard Operator

Customer Service Representative

Office Junior

13

14

13

11

12

10

11

11

10

12

11

11

10

9

16

16

15

13

13

12

12

15

11

13

12

13

13

10

12

12

11

10

11

10

11

10

10

11

10

10

10

9

15

15

14

13

13

12

13

14

11

13

12

12

13

10

12

12

11

10

11

10

11

10

10

11

10

10

10

9

15

15

14

13

13

12

13

14

11

13

12

12

13

10

Visit lacreme.ie or call +353 (0)1 4321 500 28 *Figures supplied are hourly candidate rates

OFFICE SUPPORT, SALES & MARKETING, MULTI-LINGUAL, HR & LEGAL. PERMANENT

After a major decline in hiring for permanent Office Support staff in 2009 there has been a small increase in activity in this sector of the recruitment market in Q1 2010.

This would tie in with the growth of temporary employment in the final quarter of 2009 – a trend which traditionally is used as a leading business cycle indicator.

The recruitment cycle is significantly longer than in the past as companies apply exacting standards in getting the right fit of candidate for new roles. Salaries for new hires have dropped reflecting pay cuts taken by similar staff in 2009.

Dublin

Low €

Dublin

High €

Cork

Low €

Cork

High €

Regions

Low €

Regions

High €

Executive PA

Senior PA

Office Manager

Secretary 3yrs + experience

Secretary 1-3yrs experience

Secretary 6mths – 1 yr

Receptionist 3yrs + experience

Receptionist 1-2yrs experience

Receptionist 0-1yr experience

Admin

Sales Admin

HR Admin

Data Entry

Customer Service Rep 3yrs + exp

Purchasing / Shipping Clerk

Document Controller

Clerical Assistant

Customer Service w / languages

38

35

35

30

25

20

26

22

20

20

21

22

18

25

22

21

19

21

55

45

55

38

30

24

30

26

24

32

30

30

25

32

32

32

26

34

28

25

28

23

21

20

22

20

19

20

22

22

20

22

25

25

22

20

38

35

38

26

25

22

26

23

22

30

28

30

23

28

30

30

26

26

28

25

28

23

21

20

22

20

19

20

22

22

20

22

25

25

22

20

38

35

38

26

25

22

26

23

22

30

28

30

23

28

30

30

26

26


OFFICE SUPPORT, SALES & MARKETING, MULTI-LINGUAL, HR & LEGAL. PERMANENT (Cont’d)

The sales and marketing sector also showed tentative signs of growth with demand for experienced and talented business developers and sales people across all sectors.

The office support legal market is experiencing a very small upswing as legal companies have restructured their businesses out of conveyancing and into insolvency, insurance, defence and commercial litigation. We would expect this trend to continue in 2010.

Human Resources took a particularly bad hit as many companies attempted re-align their costs to the business environment of 2009. Demand still remains relatively slow in the permanent arena with some demand for more specialist HR experience specifically Change Management and Industrial Relations.

Dublin

Low €

Dublin

High €

Cork

Low €

Cork

High €

Regions

Low €

Regions

High €

HR Officer

HR Generalist

HR Manager

Marketing Assistant

Marketing Executive

Marketing Manager

Telesales Rep

Field Sales Executive

Account Manager

Key Account Manager

Sales Manager

Legal Secretary (5+ years experience)

Legal Secretary (3 – 5 years exp)

Legal Secretary (1 – 3 years exp)

Legal Executive

Legal Administrator

Junior Legal Executive

Company Secretary (Trainee)

Company Secretary 3 – 5 PQE

Company Secretary 1 – 3 PQE

Junior Legal Secretary

28

35

45

23

28

45

20

25

30

50

45

32

28

22

26

20

20

24

55

35

18

35

45

70

27

45

85

26

40

50

60

65

40

32

28

40

26

26

30

80

55

24

25

23

28

40

20

28

28

35

40

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

35

30

40

75

30

40

40

55

60

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

25

23

28

40

20

28

28

35

40

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

35

30

40

75

30

40

40

55

60

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a


OFFICE SUPPORT, SALES & MARKETING, MULTI-LINGUAL, HR & LEGAL. MULTI-LINGUAL

Towards the end of 2009 and Q1 2010 the increased presence and the continued growth of companies already in Ireland with a global market share has ensured that demand for multi-lingual professionals remains extremely high.

Candidates with language skills continue to be in short supply with the demand for those who also speak English definitely outstripping supply.

Dublin

Low €

Dublin

High €

Cork

Low €

Cork

High €

Regions

Low €

Regions

High €

Customer Services 0-2 years

Customer Services 2-4 years

Customer Services 4yrs +

Customer Services Team Leader

Customer Services Manager

Internal Sales with a language

Account Management with a language

Order Management with a language

Administrator with a language

22

24

26

30

35

30

30

25

22

24

26

30

35

45

34

37

35

28

18

22

24

30

35

26

28

25

22

22

26

30

35

45

32

35

35

28

22

22

24

28

35

22

26

24

22

24

26

30

35

45

25

30

28

24


VERKOM. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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In a recent telephone survey conducted by Verkom senior level operational and HR managers within the IT sector were asked if they expected basic salary levels within their business to increase, decrease, or stay the same over the next 12, months and if there was an increase / decrease by what %?

The majority (74.8%) of employers foresee salaries remaining the same over the next 12 months.

17.5% are expecting an increase of up to 10% while 7.7% predict a decrease of up to 10%.

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“The IT sector in 2010 has continued to grow steadily following a positive end to 2009. The number of vacancies in January 2010 is four times that of January 2009.” explains Gráinne Bagnall, Manager, Verkom Dublin.

The Financial Services sector plays a key role in the Irish economy and particularly in the IT contract market, but has remained stagnant for the last 12-18 months from a recruitment perspective.

We are now experiencing a change and companies have started to hire but on a much smaller scale.

We can conclude that companies are slowly returning to a more stable level of business activity. As a result this is influencing the overall sentiment within the Irish jobs market.”

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. PERMANENT

Within the IT sector across all vertical markets there has been an increase in the flow of job opportunities, although the recruitment process has remained relatively slow.

Emerging technologies such as Cloud Computing is driving demand for Application-Based Technology professionals.

Experienced Developers and Technical Project Managers are still in high demand in all markets, however hiring managers are very focused on professionals with specific qualifications.

There has been little change in IT salaries over the past 1-2 years with some businesses dropping them slightly but overall basic pay has remained static in this sector.

Senior Appointments 0 – 2 years €K

n/a

65 – 80

50 – 60

45 – 55

45 – 55

40 – 55

35 – 45

0 – 2 years €K

25 – 35

25 – 35

28 – 38

30 – 38

30 – 40

30 – 40

3 – 5 years €K

n/a

80 – 90

61 – 80

56 – 66

56 – 66

56 – 70

46 – 60

3 – 5 years €K

35 – 50

35 – 50

39 – 55

39 – 55

41 – 60

36 – 50

5+ years €K

121 +

90 +

80 +

66 +

66 +

71 +

61 +

5+ years €K

50 +

50 +

56 +

55 +

61 +

51 +

CTO Software Development Manager IT Project Manager Senior Technical Manager IT Change Manager Infrastructure / Support Manager

IT Auditor

Development and Design

Java / J2EE VB/C#/VB.NET/ASP.NET C/C++ Oracle / SQL

Data warehousing / Business intelligence Mainframe

ERP/CRM

SAP Functional Consultant SAP ABAP Programmer Oracle Financials Business Analyst Oracle Financials Technical Consultant

ERP (Other) Consultant Navision Consultant CRM Consultant

0 – 2 years €K

35 – 45

33 – 43

35 – 45

33 – 43

30 – 40

35 – 45

35 – 45

3 – 5 years €K

46 – 65

44 – 60

46 – 65

44 – 60

41 – 55

46 – 65

46 – 60

5+ years €K

66 +

61 +

66 +

61 +

56 +

66 +

61 +


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. PERMANENT (Cont’d) QA / Testing / Localisation / Technical Writing

0 – 2 years €K 3 – 5 years €K 5+ years €K

Localisation Technical Writer QA Engineer Test / QA Team Leader Test / QA Manager

25 – 27

28 – 32

28 – 35

35 – 40

45 – 40

0 – 2 years €k

23 – 29

28 – 35

30 – 40

30 – 40

30 – 40

30 – 40

27 – 35

29 – 36

34 – 38

36 – 45

41 – 50

45 – 60

3 – 5 years €K

30 – 35

36 – 50

40 – 60

40 – 60

40 – 60

41 – 60

38 – 55

38+

39+

46 +

53 +

61 +

5+ years €K

35 +

51 +

61 +

61 +

60 +

61 +

56 +

PC Support & Desktop Management

Helpdesk / Desktop Support System Administrator UNIX Administrator Network Specialist Security Specialist

VMware Specialist DBA


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. CONTRACT

There has been no significant change in contract rates overall year-on-year.

IT Developers’ daily rates have shown signs of increase as demand is high, and skills availability for languages such as Java, .NET and C++ remain in short supply.


Senior Appointments

CTO Software Development Manager Project Manager Infrastructure / Support Manager

Business Analyst Systems Analyst IT Auditor

Low €Day

500 – 600

400 – 500

300 – 400

300 – 400

200 – 300

200 – 300

250 – 400

Mid €Day

500 – 700

500 – 600

400 – 600

400 – 500

300 – 400

300 – 400

400 – 500

High €Day

700 – 900

600 – 800

600 – 800

500 – 600

400 – 500

400 – 500

500 – 700

ERP / CRM

SAP Functional Consultant SAP ABAP Programmer Oracle Financials Business Analyst Oracle Financials Technical Consultant

ERP (other) Consultant Navision Consultant CRM Consultant

Low €Day

300 – 400

300 – 400

300 – 400

300 – 400

300 – 400

300 – 400

300 – 400

Mid €Day

400 – 500

400 – 500

400 – 500

400 – 500

400 – 500

400 – 500

400 – 500

High €Day

500 – 600

500 – 600

500 – 600

500 – 600

500 – 600

500 – 600

500 – 600

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. CONTRACT (Cont’d)


QA / Testing / Localisation / Technical Writing

Low €Day Mid €Day High €Day

Localisation Technical Writer QA Engineer Test / QA Team Leader Test / QA Manager

PC Support & Desktop Management

Helpdesk / Desktop Support

System Administrator UNIX Administrator Network Specialist Security Specialist VMware Specialist DBA

100 – 150

200 – 250

150 – 200

200 – 300

300 – 400

Low €Day

130 – 170

200 – 300

250 – 350

200 – 250

250 – 350

250 – 350

250 – 350

150 – 200

250 – 350

200 – 300

300 – 400

400 – 500

Mid €Day

170 – 250

300 – 400

350 – 500

250 – 400

350 – 500

300 – 450

300 – 500

200 – 300

350 – 450

400 – 500

400 – 500

500 – 600

High €Day

250 – 300

400 – 500

500 – 600

400 – 600

500 – 700

450 – 600

500 – 600

38

BRUNEL. TECHNICAL

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BRUNEL. TECHNICAL

A recent survey conducted by Brunel asked business leaders and HR Managers employing significant numbers of Technical professionals; “Do you expect basic salary levels within your business to increase, decrease or stay the same over the next 12 months and if there was an increase / decrease by what %?”.

The majority (69%) of employers within the Technical sector expect salaries within their business to remain the same over the next 12 months.

24.2% foresee an increase of up to 10%.

The remaining minority (6.8%) are expecting a decrease of up to 10%.

“Salaries in the Irish market are primarily forecast to remain unchanged over the next 12 months.” explains Trefor Murphy, Associate Director, Brunel Ireland.

“We now see a slight improvement in overall market conditions so many businesses are now in a position to attract talent without significant salary rises.

One of the biggest challenges currently facing employers in the technical market is attracting candidates who are highly qualified or have specialist experience which is not widely available. Businesses must work smarter to attract the most talented professionals, in some cases increasing remuneration may be the best option as candidates who are already in a secure permanent

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position are less likely to move jobs to a lower basic salary. Businesses that can demonstrate company growth, new opportunities and career development are now seen as the ‘go to’ companies for the best talent in Ireland in a market which has suffered from extreme uncertainty over the past year.”

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BRUNEL. TECHNICAL

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TECHNICAL. LIFE SCIENCES

Recruitment activity fluctuated throughout 2009, however from Q1 2010 there has been a gradual increase in demand in all areas of Life Sciences, particularly in Quality, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs roles.

There have been fewer graduate roles available so far in 2010 with companies showing a preference for hiring mid to senior level candidates. There has also been some significant movement across senior appointments and executive level vacancies.

There has been significant growth in areas of new expertise including reimbursement & pricing and patient care positions due to new EU and Government legislation and regulatory bodies.

Dublin Low €

Dublin High €

Cork Low €

Cork High €

Regions Low €

Regions High €

Calibrations Co-ordinator

Clinical Trials Associate

Compliance Officer

Compliance Manager

Documentation Controller

Environmental Chemist

Environmental Specialist

Safety Officer

EHS Officer

EHS Manager

Food Chemist

Formulations Scientist

Lab Supervisor

Microbiologist

Materials Scientist

NPD Technologist

NPD Manager

Organic Chemist

32

45

44

72

30

32

42

40

41

68

29

33

42

33

31

29

50

32

52

65

61

84

45

45

61

57

61

82

41

48

61

55

59

44

65

48

31

43

42

69

29

31

40

38

39

65

28

32

40

32

30

28

48

31

50

63

59

81

43

43

59

55

59

79

39

46

59

53

57

42

63

46

30

42

41

68

28

30

40

38

39

64

27

31

40

31

29

27

47

30

49

61

58

79

42

42

58

54

58

77

39

45

58

52

56

41

61

45

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TECHNICAL. LIFE SCIENCES (Cont’d)

Dublin Low €

Dublin High €

Cork Low €

Cork High €

Regions Low €

Regions High €

Pharmacist

Process Development Chemist

QA Auditor

QA Manager

QA Specialist

QC Analyst – Biochem / Chemistry

QC Analyst – Micro/Biotech

QC Manager

QP Qualified Person

Quality Supervisor

Quality Systems Specialist

Quality Technician

R&D Analytical Chemist

Regulatory Affairs Officer

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Regulatory Affairs Manager

Scientific Affairs / Medical Liaison Officer

59

34

37

70

37

30

30

51

62

51

36

27

31

35

45

70

45

82

55

49

88

59

44

44

78

82

65

52

36

49

45

65

90

60

57

33

36

67

36

29

29

49

60

49

35

26

30

34

43

67

43

79

53

47

85

57

42

42

75

79

63

50

35

47

43

63

87

58

56

32

35

66

35

28

28

48

58

48

34

25

29

33

42

66

42

77

52

46

83

56

41

41

74

77

61

49

34

46

42

61

85

57


TECHNICAL. LIFE SCIENCES (Cont’d)

Dublin Low €

Dublin High €

Cork Low €

Cork High €

Regions Low €

Regions High €

Scientific Affairs / Medical Liaison Manager

Validation Specialist

Validation Manager

Molecular Diagnostics Specialist

Sales Executive (Medical / Pharma)

Product Manager

Brand Manager

Head of Function (Marketing)

Director of Sales / Marketing

Quality Control Director

Quality Assurance Director

Compliance Manager

Regulatory Affairs Director

Quality Director (head of function)

Clinical Trials Director

EHS Director

R&D Director

60

41

65

42

42

42

45

95

90

95

101

75

88

115

92

90

92

75

59

74

62

65

62

65

115

110

118

121

91

105

145

105

110

115

58

39

63

40

36

40

43

91

87

91

97

72

85

111

88

87

88

72

57

71

60

60

60

63

111

106

113

116

88

101

139

101

106

111

57

39

61

40

32

40

42

90

85

90

95

71

83

108

87

85

87

71

56

70

58

58

58

61

108

104

111

114

86

99

137

99

104

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TECHNICAL. ENGINEERING

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Generally, demand is still relatively flat across all key areas of Engineering particularly across Manufacturing, Mechanical and Chemical. However, there has been some consistent growth in Quality Engineering positions.

Salaries overall remain relatively flat but with some increases and general growth in the areas of Six Sigma, Lean Engineering, Product Development and R&D.

2010 has started on a positive note, with an increased level of confidence. Professionals are starting to pursue new opportunities for reasons other than fearing redundancy, which is creating some fluidity in the engineering market.

Dublin Low €

Dublin High €

Cork Low €

Cork High €

Regions Low €

Regions High €

Manufacturing Engineering – level 1



Chemical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Engineering Manager (>100 staff)

Engineering Manager (<100 staff)

Industrial Engineering Manager

Mechanical Engineer

Industrial Engineer

Quality Engineer – Level 1



Validation Engineer

Polymer Engineer

Process Development Engineer

R&D Engineer

Lean Six Sigma Engineer

Product Development Engineer

Environmental Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Tooling Engineer

Controls / Automation Engineer

32

27

44

35

33

75

85

72

33

33

32

27

44

38

35

42

41

42

42

42

32

35

35

37

44

58

65

62

92

105

92

60

62

37

44

58

67

61

68

68

68

68

59

60

55

68

31

26

42

34

32

72

82

69

32

32

31

26

42

37

34

40

39

40

40

40

31

34

34

36

42

56

63

60

88

101

88

58

60

36

42

56

64

59

65

65

65

65

57

58

53

65

30

25

41

33

31

71

80

68

31

31

30

25

41

36

33

40

39

40

40

40

30

33

33

35

41

55

61

58

87

99

87

57

58

35

41

55

63

58

64

64

64

64

56

57

52

64

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TECHNICAL. SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS

Demand for key supply chain personnel within all Manufacturing sectors has grown in Q1 2010 for the first time since early 2008. High calibre professionals are proving to be key hires for businesses who are naturally looking to reduce costs to keep their business competitive. Professionals with more than five years experience in planning and procurement have been back in demand since Q4 2009. This has increased into 2010 and is likely to continue over the course of the year.

Traditional factors such as location, career progression and package are returning as key motivators for professionals considering moving jobs. This has brought some buoyancy back into the supply chain jobs market.

Dublin Low €

Dublin High €

Cork Low €

Cork High €

Regions Low €

Regions High €

Production Team Leader

Production Supervisor

Technical Production Manager

Production Manager

Operations Manager (>100 staff)

Operations Manager (<100 staff)

Buyer

Supply Chain Analyst

Freight Forward Specialist

Shipping Clerk

Planner

Buyer and Planner

Senior Buyer / Planner

Master Scheduler

Materials Manager

Purchasing Manager

Warehouse Manager

Supply Chain Manager

33

39

42

60

70

85

34

38

50

25

34

39

55

55

65

65

55

85

42

62

65

75

85

105

52

55

70

35

52

60

71

71

85

92

75

110

32

38

40

58

67

82

33

37

48

24

33

38

53

53

63

63

42

82

40

60

63

72

82

101

50

53

67

34

50

58

68

68

82

88

72

106

31

37

40

57

66

80

32

36

47

24

32

37

52

52

61

55

52

75

40

58

61

71

80

99

49

52

66

33

49

57

67

67

80

87

71

104


TECHNICAL. ENERGY & CONSTRUCTION

Within the energy and construction sector, demand has increased for professionals in Alternative Energy. However the supply of construction personnel outweighs the number of alternative opportunities in energy and companies in this space have a significant “pick of the crop”.

There has been an increase in the need for specialist Construction professionals in Q1 2010 compared to 2009 although salaries are down 15-20% compared to last year.

The Construction market in Ireland is operating as a shadow of its former self, with positions in Architecture, PQS, Main Contracting, Mechanical & Electrical Contracting remaining at all time lows. Most movement so far in 2010 has been to the UK and Middle East to support a stronger than expected growth in the Construction Market in these regions

Dublin Low €

Dublin High €

Cork Low €

Cork High €

Regions Low €

Regions High €

Quantity Surveyor

Site Engineer

Site Manager

Civil Engineer

Structural Engineer

Architect

Project Manager

Programme Manager

Construction Director

Renewable Energy Engineer

Project Manager – Engineer

Technical Sales - Energy

30

28

42

28

31

42

60

68

78

42

70

35

60

45

55

44

51

60

75

81

91

65

85

55

29

27

40

27

30

40

58

65

75

40

67

34

58

43

53

42

49

58

72

78

88

63

82

53

28

26

40

26

29

40

57

64

74

40

66

33

57

42

52

41

48

57

71

76

86

61

80

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SALARY SURVEY 2010. METHODOLOGY

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SALARY SURVEY 2010. METHODOLOGY

Premier Group conducted a telephone survey of 417 senior-level operational and HR managers across the Finance, Office Support, Technical and IT sectors in Ireland between 9th and 19th April. The aggregated results of this research are used in this edition of the Premier Group Salary Guide 2010.

The salary information provided in this survey has been compiled by specialist consultants across all of Premier Group’s divisions. Our consultants are in continual contact with both employers and candidates across all industry sectors. Salary data from placements made between January – April 2010, as well as the specialist knowledge of Premier Group’s consultants, have been taken into account during the compilation of this report.

Salary rates listed cover basic salaries only and do not include bonus payments or benefits, unless specifically stated otherwise. This is due to the variety of ways in which companies manage employee reward.

Please note, the information presented in this document should be used as a general guide only. Where number of years’ experience is mentioned, it is only to give an approximate framework in which to gauge what a typical candidate is likely to earn with the level of experience shown. Premier Group does not base decisions on the suitability of candidates for roles on the number of years’ experience he/she may have acquired but on the person’s full range of skills and abilities.

For more specific salary or hiring information, please visit www.premiergroup.ie or contact your Premier Group consultant direct.

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