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Rewards Consultant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You need strong relationship management, relevant Rewards/HR experience, analytical skills, and knowledge of reward strategies. Commercial awareness and client collaboration are essential.
  • You will assess reward frameworks, lead projects, support job evaluations, prepare client presentations, facilitate workshops, manage client relationships, and develop innovative rewards solutions.

Requirements

  • What you need to have:
  • Relationship management and business development skills
  • Ability to guide and work with expert teams in our Centre of Excellence, which will provide considerable delivery support.
  • Relevant experience in a Rewards/HR environment, including some consulting experience.
  • Knowledge of reward management, benchmarking, role evaluation and benefits design.
  • Demonstrated success in HR/ compensation & benefits environment.
  • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the Irish business landscape and how that relates to Reward strategy and design.
  • Excellent analytical skills, including the use of Microsoft Excel for statistical analysis.
  • Ability to work with project teams and collaborate with others to deliver to clients.
  • Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
  • Record of achieving results and making sense of complex, high quantity projects.
  • Receptiveness to a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
  • What makes you stand out:
  • Experience in broader areas of HR consulting, including Executive Rewards and/or Employee Engagement
  • CIPD qualified
  • Experience working with compensation committees
  • Sales experience
  • Experience working with or in multinational organisations

Responsibilities

  • Work with clients to review reward frameworks and job architecture, assessing readiness for Pay Transparency.
  • Providing value-added consulting expertise to a wide variety of clients in Ireland / globally, as required.
  • Leading projects and ensuring the progress of project teams against established objectives, budgets and timelines.
  • Supporting clients with job evaluation, levelling and performance management design, using Mercer tools and methodologies.
  • Preparing client presentations and reports that will be presented to boards of directors, senior-level executives, and/or management.
  • Facilitating client forums, workshops and stakeholder interviews.
  • Delivering new business.
  • Managing relationships with clients.
  • Developing knowledge of Mercer's solutions and consulting methodologies in the areas of Workforce Rewards, Executive Rewards and HR Transformation.
  • Developing innovative rewards solutions based on client feedback and general market intelligence.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Rewards Consultant.

Where is this position based?

This position can be based in either Dublin or Cork, Ireland.

What company is hiring for this position?

The hiring company is Mercer.

What is the main focus of the Rewards Consultant role?

The main focus of the role is on relationship management and business development rather than implementation.

What skills are necessary for this position?

Necessary skills include relationship management, business development, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work with project teams.

What type of consulting expertise will the consultant provide?

The consultant will provide expertise in reward frameworks, job architecture, pay equity assessment, and performance management design.

Is prior consulting experience required for this role?

Relevant experience in a Rewards/HR environment, including some consulting experience, is required.

What kind of support will the Rewards Consultant receive?

The Rewards Consultant will receive considerable support from expert practitioners across Mercer Europe.

What methodologies will the consultant use in their work?

The consultant will use Mercer tools and methodologies for job evaluation, levelling, and performance management design.

Does the company have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Marsh McLennan is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment.

What is the expected work structure regarding in-office attendance?

All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in the office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week.

What are some attributes that make a candidate stand out for this role?

Attributes include experience in broader areas of HR consulting, being CIPD qualified, and having sales experience.

What kind of opportunities does Mercer provide for professional development?

Mercer offers professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders to help you be your best.

How does Mercer aim to enhance employee engagement and experience?

Mercer aims to create a vibrant and inclusive culture where employees can collaborate with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have a positive impact.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) brings together 85,000 experts in risk, strategy and people.

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Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and wellbeing for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients.