Reward Consultant (12m FTC) Job at DAC Beachcroft (Leeds)

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibility

Stakeholder Management: 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
Project Management: 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
Data Analysis and Reporting: 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)
EU Pay Transparency: 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
Benchmarking & Compensation: 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
Job Evaluation: 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
Job Architecture: 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
Firm wide: 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

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

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