EY Senior Consultant - Reward 

New Zealand, Auckland, Auckland 

978107168

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As our Senior Consultant you’ll make a technical contribution to engagements and projects. You’ll provide advice to clients on the reward and remuneration strategy, policy and processes, commercial and strategic implications of remuneration systems and processes, director fees, executive remuneration, cash and non-cash reward issues.

Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Advisory: Participate in Reward engagements by helping clients design and implement remuneration strategies aligned with business and HR goals. This includes consulting on frameworks, benchmarking, incentives, and executive/director pay.
• Collaboration & Contribution: Work effectively as a team member by sharing responsibilities, supporting colleagues, and keeping senior team members informed. Contribute to client projects alongside EY Managers, Partners, HR teams, Executives, and Boards.
• Skill Development & Market Insight: Build your skills in a supportive environment while broadening your understanding of national and international market practices. Use market data to inform decisions and develop financial models for incentive plans.

Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success

• Education & Experience: Hold a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or Finance with strong academic credentials. Have at least 12 months of relevant post-graduation experience, ideally within a large organization or consulting/professional services environment.
• Technical & Analytical Skills: Demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, including financial modelling knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft systems—especially Excel. Experience in people and remuneration consulting projects is a plus.
• Work Ethic & Attention to Detail: Excel in time management and thrive in fast-paced environments. Maintain a high level of focus and productivity, with strong attention to detail.

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

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