The opportunity
Our People Advisory Services Reward team is focused helping our clients to manage the complex challenges in executive/board rewards, pensions/benefits, corporate transactions and equally broader based reward topics such as regulatory compliance, broad based equity programs, grading, performance management and the like.
As a (Senior) Manager, you will be offered a diverse and fulfilling career; you will have the opportunity to work with a range of clients on large and small-scale projects across multiple sectors and industries. You will benefit by working with a variety of experienced teams across multiple geographies, in a fast-paced environment that can help you accelerate your career path, wherever that may take you. Join our unique Reward Team in Zurich to positively impact billions of lives and unlock hidden opportunities.
Your key responsibilities
1. Collaborate closely with clients to support and drive various projects. Potential areas of focus include:
2. Conducting benchmarking projects at both the executive level and across the broader workforce
3. Designing compensation plans and incentive structures for different stakeholders, as well as developing reward policies
4. Creating and implementing job grading systems and job architecture frameworks
5. Performing remuneration surveys and analyzing remuneration data
6. Assist in project planning, data analysis, report writing, and the development of presentation materials
7. Work alongside key project leaders to manage and maintain strong client relationships
8. Collaborate effectively with other workforce advisory colleagues, as well as service lines and EY colleagues globally
Skills and attributes for success
9. A recognized diploma in Economics or Finance, with a solid understanding of HR topics
10. 5 to 7 years of experience in Corporate HR, Compensation & Benefits, and/or HR Consulting
11. Ideally, an experience in key employee retention, compensation and benefits programs, HR topics, including conducting remuneration surveys and supporting the day-to-day management of a company’s remuneration offerings. Knowledge of market trends in the field of rewards and key drivers, as well as an HR generalist background, is highly desirable
12. Excellent proficiency in English; German is considered as an asset
13. Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills, with the ability to create effective data presentations
14. An analytical mindset with the ability to apply methodical and rigorous approaches
15. A true team player, committed to long-term team investment
16. Experienced in growth, sales, and leadership, particularly for executive hires
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
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