Reward Consultant (12m FTC)

DAC Beachcroft•Seekonk, MA

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Head of Reward, you will be acting as a Reward Consultant with a focus supporting on compensation projects. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Willis Towers Watson (WTW) and benchmarking methodologies with experience gained within a Professional Services or Partnership-led organization. Working in close partnership with the wider Reward team, HR MI, Finance, senior business stakeholders and with HR Business Partners to support the delivery of key compensation projects, annual pay and bonus review, EU pay directive, embedding of job architecture and supporting with the full implementation of the compensation system.

Requirements

Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the Legal Sector/Professional Services or Partnership-led organization.
Extensive knowledge and practical application of Towers Watson job evaluation methodologies.
Experience in reward, with good knowledge of job evaluation and job architecture programmes
Strong project management skills with a record of delivering projects on time and within scope.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel (X,V & H Lookups) including pivot tables and nested formulae along with Word and PowerPoint.
Communication: Ability to convey complex information effectively and persuasively.
Stakeholder Management: Proven experience in managing and influencing senior stakeholders.
Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner to various stakeholders.
Provide expert advice and recommendations covering both compensation, benchmarking, job architecture/evaluation, and EU pay transparency projects.
Lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring all milestones are met.
Develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
Monitor project progress and report regularly to senior management and key stakeholders.
Conduct market research and benchmarking to ensure the company’s job evaluation and architecture align with industry standards.
Supporting in the preparation of meetings and creation of strategic materials for senior stakeholders.
Prepare detailed reports and presentations on findings, recommendations, and project outcomes.
Conduct complex analysis with confidential and sensitive data to support the design of key reward practices that will be presented to senior stakeholders (salary ranges and bonus structures).
Support the firm for the EU pay transparency ensuring in scope locations are fully prepared covering in depth project plans and support with analysis.
Work with key stakeholders and senior leaders helping embed and communicate our approach.
Stay abreast of local legislation as this evolves helping educate and inform senior leaders of changes which might impact our overall approach.
Support the Head of Reward with both benchmarking and in depth modelling ahead of budgeting prior to our annual review.
Comfortable manipulating large and complex data using advanced Excel to aid modelling activities.
Embed the job evaluation framework and support the implementation of this across our Fee Earner population using (WTW) methodology.
Analyse and assess roles to determine appropriate job levels and compensation structures.
Analyse and compare job roles within the organization to ensure internal equity and alignment with market standards.
Develop and maintain job evaluation documentation and ensure these are up-to-date and accurately reflects current roles.
Embed the job architecture framework that supports the organization’s strategic objectives.
Support with refining job families, levels, and career paths to support employee development and succession planning.
Ensure consistency and transparency in job titles, descriptions, and requirements across the organization.
Collaborate with HR and departmental leaders to map out current job structures and identify areas for improvement.
Ensure job architecture aligns with industry standards and best practices.
Understands DAC Beachcroft as an international firm. Works with awareness of this structure to operate as one team/brand.
Always operates in the best interests of the firm internally and externally.
Operates in a regulated environment, effectively managing risk and compliance issues including data security.
Works in partnership with others to manage and mitigate commercial risk.