Reward Consultant - Assistant Director - fixed term contract
EY, Dallas, TX, United States
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Key Responsibilities This position will work flexibly to support the Performance and Reward function in developing and delivering reward frameworks that ensure the effective implementation of reward programs. The Reward Consultant will primarily be responsible for reviewing EY’s job architecture to make recommendations and improvements that establish the appropriate structure to enable reward programs and help EY achieve its skills and performance objectives.
This position will engage key customers and stakeholder groups to understand business requirements, conduct research into external trends, and analyze performance issues that impact the delivery of reward programs. Additionally, this position will support the preparation of reward processes and toolkits, and develop change and communication materials for various stakeholders.
Support the evaluation and development of EY’s job architecture for employees, which may include:
Assessment of EY’s career architecture and leveling to identify gaps and areas for improvement and propose effective solutions.
Establish job architecture and job levelling requirements appropriate for EY’s business model(s) and enable reward to deliver EY’s skills strategy and fair pay.
Develop and propose solutions to identify and differentiate skills premiums and qualifications within the job architecture to support reward programs.
Facilitate discussions with Reward, Talent Delivery and Career framework teams to gather structured feedback on recommended improvements to job architecture and leveling.
Project manage /facilitate the review of job leveling methodologies and vendors, evaluating the time, resources, and costs required for implementation.
Where required, support the review and update of current reward frameworks, standards, processes and toolkits, which may include:
Reward frameworks, guideline standards and principles.
Reference guides and training material.
Pay transparency checklists and toolkits.
Develop or provide input to associated change documentation to clarify the scope and value of possible changes.
Support Reward colleagues to create project plans, outline objectives, key milestones and track the day‑to‑day project activities, including tracking progress against plan and managing changes to scope.
Conduct external research, monitor external and internal trends and provide insights to support recommendations and solutioning.
Manage stakeholder communication with project team members, Talent and the business as appropriate. Communication may include responses to inquiries, status updates, presentations of project progress and/or completion.
Analytical/Decision‑Making Responsibilities
Conduct analysis to identify and assess issues with existing services or determine the cause of business problems / challenges as identified by Talent colleagues.
Assimilate and analyze data to improve projects or make recommendations for future project enhancements.
With the support of AI, analyze and summarize feedback and recommendations on projects. This analysis will inform decisions related to program changes and enhancements.
Analyze and leverage market and business insights to provide input to the development of Reward frameworks and principles.
Supervision Responsibilities
Work independently with limited direct supervision.
Proactively participate in meetings to ensure effective execution of Talent function strategy and associated processes.
As allocated, own a specific component of a service capability and ensure best practices are defined and communicated.
Help to establish, prepare and optimize meetings and networks with Global and Region teams to communicate changes to strategy or solutions, share best practices and capture needs across the firm.
Skills and Attributes for Success
Strong knowledge of Talent practices and Performance and Reward.
Experience using AI to optimize projects, documents and presentations.
Ability to collaborate with virtual networks across diverse and dispersed geographies.
Proactive consulting skills that drive business impact, able to interpret business requirements, co‑create the most relevant and pragmatic approach.
Strong team skills, collaborate effectively across talent ecosystem.
Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly across EY to ensure processes, ways of working and standards are understood.
Organizational skills and attention to detail – ability to operate within budget and effective time frames.
Research and analytical skills to track and interpret trending directions for specialism and identify potential future options.
Respected ability to cope with ambiguity, to drive change and performance outcomes in a complex and agile environment.
Talent strategies – knowledge and interest in Talent strategy, trends, leading practices, services and solutions.
Other Requirements
Travel and willingness to work alternative hours will be required.
Excellent written and verbal English language skills will be required.
Job Requirements Education
Educated to degree level.
Experience
Experience in a closely related Talent role bringing insights and experience of service design and delivery.
Demonstrable experience of collaborating with Talent or business colleagues across geographies to deploy an agreed Talent service and resolve issues effectively.
Strong experience of working effectively in globally dispersed teams to enhance services, frameworks, processes and standards.
Demonstrable experience of working in a central team to manage networks and of sharing insights and best practices to help enhance service delivery and performance at a local level.
Demonstrable experience of working flexibly as part of a project team/squad to provide subject matter expertise and ensure the effective design and quality of service solutions.
Demonstrable experience of working in fast‑paced, ambiguous, stressful environments to deliver required results.
Certification Requirements
Higher professional or masters qualification in a related discipline is preferred, not required.
Active membership in related professional bodies or industry groups is preferred, not required.
What We Offer You
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package with base salary range $105,200 to $196,700 in the US; higher ranges for certain metro areas. The package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and paid time off.
Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Expect most people in external client roles to work together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care and other leaves of absence.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis. EY focuses on high‑ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY | Building a better working world
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans. If you have a disability and need assistance applying online or request accommodation, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries. Alternatively, email ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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Key Responsibilities This position will work flexibly to support the Performance and Reward function in developing and delivering reward frameworks that ensure the effective implementation of reward programs. The Reward Consultant will primarily be responsible for reviewing EY’s job architecture to make recommendations and improvements that establish the appropriate structure to enable reward programs and help EY achieve its skills and performance objectives.
This position will engage key customers and stakeholder groups to understand business requirements, conduct research into external trends, and analyze performance issues that impact the delivery of reward programs. Additionally, this position will support the preparation of reward processes and toolkits, and develop change and communication materials for various stakeholders.
Support the evaluation and development of EY’s job architecture for employees, which may include:
Assessment of EY’s career architecture and leveling to identify gaps and areas for improvement and propose effective solutions.
Establish job architecture and job levelling requirements appropriate for EY’s business model(s) and enable reward to deliver EY’s skills strategy and fair pay.
Develop and propose solutions to identify and differentiate skills premiums and qualifications within the job architecture to support reward programs.
Facilitate discussions with Reward, Talent Delivery and Career framework teams to gather structured feedback on recommended improvements to job architecture and leveling.
Project manage /facilitate the review of job leveling methodologies and vendors, evaluating the time, resources, and costs required for implementation.
Where required, support the review and update of current reward frameworks, standards, processes and toolkits, which may include:
Reward frameworks, guideline standards and principles.
Reference guides and training material.
Pay transparency checklists and toolkits.
Develop or provide input to associated change documentation to clarify the scope and value of possible changes.
Support Reward colleagues to create project plans, outline objectives, key milestones and track the day‑to‑day project activities, including tracking progress against plan and managing changes to scope.
Conduct external research, monitor external and internal trends and provide insights to support recommendations and solutioning.
Manage stakeholder communication with project team members, Talent and the business as appropriate. Communication may include responses to inquiries, status updates, presentations of project progress and/or completion.
Analytical/Decision‑Making Responsibilities
Conduct analysis to identify and assess issues with existing services or determine the cause of business problems / challenges as identified by Talent colleagues.
Assimilate and analyze data to improve projects or make recommendations for future project enhancements.
With the support of AI, analyze and summarize feedback and recommendations on projects. This analysis will inform decisions related to program changes and enhancements.
Analyze and leverage market and business insights to provide input to the development of Reward frameworks and principles.
Supervision Responsibilities
Work independently with limited direct supervision.
Proactively participate in meetings to ensure effective execution of Talent function strategy and associated processes.
As allocated, own a specific component of a service capability and ensure best practices are defined and communicated.
Help to establish, prepare and optimize meetings and networks with Global and Region teams to communicate changes to strategy or solutions, share best practices and capture needs across the firm.
Skills and Attributes for Success
Strong knowledge of Talent practices and Performance and Reward.
Experience using AI to optimize projects, documents and presentations.
Ability to collaborate with virtual networks across diverse and dispersed geographies.
Proactive consulting skills that drive business impact, able to interpret business requirements, co‑create the most relevant and pragmatic approach.
Strong team skills, collaborate effectively across talent ecosystem.
Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly across EY to ensure processes, ways of working and standards are understood.
Organizational skills and attention to detail – ability to operate within budget and effective time frames.
Research and analytical skills to track and interpret trending directions for specialism and identify potential future options.
Respected ability to cope with ambiguity, to drive change and performance outcomes in a complex and agile environment.
Talent strategies – knowledge and interest in Talent strategy, trends, leading practices, services and solutions.
Other Requirements
Travel and willingness to work alternative hours will be required.
Excellent written and verbal English language skills will be required.
Job Requirements Education
Educated to degree level.
Experience
Experience in a closely related Talent role bringing insights and experience of service design and delivery.
Demonstrable experience of collaborating with Talent or business colleagues across geographies to deploy an agreed Talent service and resolve issues effectively.
Strong experience of working effectively in globally dispersed teams to enhance services, frameworks, processes and standards.
Demonstrable experience of working in a central team to manage networks and of sharing insights and best practices to help enhance service delivery and performance at a local level.
Demonstrable experience of working flexibly as part of a project team/squad to provide subject matter expertise and ensure the effective design and quality of service solutions.
Demonstrable experience of working in fast‑paced, ambiguous, stressful environments to deliver required results.
Certification Requirements
Higher professional or masters qualification in a related discipline is preferred, not required.
Active membership in related professional bodies or industry groups is preferred, not required.
What We Offer You
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package with base salary range $105,200 to $196,700 in the US; higher ranges for certain metro areas. The package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and paid time off.
Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Expect most people in external client roles to work together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care and other leaves of absence.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis. EY focuses on high‑ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY | Building a better working world
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans. If you have a disability and need assistance applying online or request accommodation, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries. Alternatively, email ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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