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Pay & Reward Consultancy Ireland

Your compensation strategy is your strongest lever for winning and keeping the right people. PurpleTree helps Irish SMEs build reward packages that are fair, competitive, and tied to business performance.

Beyond Compliance

Strategic Reward That Goes Beyond Compliance

We work with your leadership team to develop reward solutions aligned with your values, business goals, and employer brand, going well beyond minimum wage and PAYE obligations. Our approach covers fair and competitive pay structures, bonus and incentive design, retention-focused rewards, and full legal compliance.

  • Align compensation with business strategy and culture.
  • Strengthen your employer brand in a competitive market.
  • Drive performance and engagement through targeted incentives.
  • Ensure compliance with equal pay legislation and Revenue requirements (PAYE, PRSI, USC).
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Full-Service Reward

Our Pay & Reward Services

PurpleTree offers specialist pay and reward services built for Irish SMEs.

  • Compensation Structure Design: Clear pay frameworks with salary bands and job grades.
  • Salary Benchmarking: Current market data so your offers stay competitive.
  • Pay Equity & Gender Pay Gap Analysis: Identifying gaps and supporting GPG reporting compliance.
  • Total Rewards Strategy: Holistic packages covering base pay, benefits, bonuses, and non-financial rewards.
Trusted Expertise

Why Choose PurpleTree for Pay & Reward

Our consultants combine decades of hands-on experience with data-driven methodology.

  • Senior reward specialists with deep knowledge of Irish sectors.
  • Practical, SME-focused solutions, not academic theory.
  • Legally compliant advice grounded in current employment law.
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Balanced Pay Structures

Internal Equity and External Competitiveness

Strong pay structures balance internal fairness with market competitiveness. PurpleTree analyses both dimensions, identifies misalignments, and builds a framework that is fair to your team and attractive to external candidates.

Incentive Design

Bonus and Incentive Schemes That Drive Results

A well-designed incentive plan motivates your people and aligns their efforts with your business objectives. PurpleTree helps you create bonus, commission, and recognition schemes that are clear, measurable, fair, and affordable.

  • Align incentives with key business objectives
  • Set SMART targets that employees can act on
  • Design transparent plans that build trust
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Retention Through Reward

Reward Strategy and Employee Retention

Retention starts with how people feel about their total reward. PurpleTree looks beyond base salary to help you build a complete package covering benefits, career development, flexible working, and recognition that keeps your best people engaged.

  • Competitive base pay aligned to market data
  • Benefits packages that meet workforce needs
  • Clear career and salary progression pathways
Compliance and Transparency

Legal Compliance and Total Reward Communication

Every pay and reward decision must comply with Irish employment legislation. PurpleTree ensures your structures meet the requirements of the National Minimum Wage Act, Payment of Wages Act, Employment Equality Acts, and any relevant sectoral agreements. We also help you communicate the full value of your compensation through personalised Total Reward Statements and clear benefits guides.

  • National Minimum Wage and Payment of Wages Act compliance
  • Equal pay and non-discrimination assurance
  • Personalised Total Reward Statements for employees
  • Clear, accessible benefits communication
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Get in Touch

Build a Smarter Reward Strategy

Let PurpleTree design pay and reward packages that motivate your team, fit your budget, and give you a competitive edge. Get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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