This is a good place to be

Our goal is to attract and keep the best people in the industry by empowering our employees to do the right thing for one another and for our Clients. We provide an environment where individual contribution is rewarded and teamwork is encouraged, where objectives are clearly defined and where our core values are always front and centre.

The Waterford office layout aligns with Sun Life’s Future of Work philosophy which emphasises flexibility, innovation, inclusion and wellbeing. Sun Life employees can choose where they will be most productive each day – in the office or at home. When you do come into the office, you can utilise larger collaboration spaces, the latest technology solutions such as Wi-Fi 6 that offers true mobility, multiple video conferencing facilities that enhance the virtual and office meeting experience.  All of which are set in modern, vibrant and comfortable workspaces. 

“We want our office to be a magnet, not a mandate – a place where people enjoy collaborating and do great work,” said Pierre Peiclier, Managing Director of Sun Life Ireland and Vice President of IT Architecture, Data & Strategy.

“We are thrilled to offer our talented employees this state-of-the-art office space that supports wellness as well as productivity. Our new office is an investment in the Waterford community and a testament to the amazing talent base we work with, as well as those who will join us in the future in one of the many exciting opportunities we currently have open.”

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Diversity, equity and inclusion 

At Sun Life, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment, where all of our people can contribute to their full potential. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, our colleagues and the communities where we operate. Our success depends on it.

We take pride in our inclusive environment that not only supports our Employees in all their diversity but also reflects our Clients and communities, allowing us to better serve their unique cultures and needs.

Committing to diversity, equity and inclusion is the responsible thing to do, but it’s much more than that – it helps our Clients, colleagues and communities shine, it leads to innovation, collaboration and high performance, and it will continue to be a longstanding value at Sun Life.

Sun Life is proud of its recognition by the Irish Centre of Diversity with its achievement of their Gold Award.  The Irish Centre for Diversity works in partnership with organisations across Ireland at all stages of their Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Journey.  Sun Life are the first Company in the South East of Ireland to be awarded the Gold accreditation as well as being only one of 11 companies in the country to be awarded at that level

Learn more about the award

Gender Pay Gap

In July 2021, the Gender Pay Gap Information Act was signed into law. The Gender Pay Gap Information Act (GPG) requires organizations with over 250 employees to report their gender pay gap information across a range of areas using specific metrics. Review a copy of the 2022 and 2023 Sun Life Pay Gender Reports.

Recognitions and partnerships

We’re routinely recognised as a top employer for our inclusive culture and the work we do to support our communities. Sun Life understands that every company is only as good as its people.

More about Sun Life’s awards and recognition

Corporate social responsibility

Sun Life is committed to giving back to the local community and has made huge efforts in raising awareness and funds for local charities. 

Sun Life employees in Ireland have raised over €620,000 for community groups and charities in the southeast since we began fundraising events and establishing charitable partnerships 20 years ago. These events have taken many forms including galas, comedy nights, sponsored walks and runs, table quizzes and much more. Every year, we ask employees how they want to support local groups and charities. 

In the last year, employees showed their continued generosity by raising over €50,000 for them and for many other charities.

Waterford is the capital of the sunny South East

Why Waterford? A natural playground for golf, equestrian, walking, angling, water sports and cycling enthusiasts, Waterford has so much to offer. The county offers a dazzling coastline, the Waterford Greenway, beautiful river valleys and two dramatic ranges of very accessible mountains. Our recently established Greenway provides the perfect opportunity to explore our beautiful coastline and countryside. If work/life balance and the cost of living are the rationale for moving, then Waterford should be top of your list. The cost of living in Waterford is significantly lower than in Dublin.

To find out more information on what to do and see in the Waterford area please visit https://www.southeastireland.com/pwaterford-ireland.html.