Associate / Manager - Reward Advisory

Associate / Manager – Reward consulting

Manchester, UK

Full-Time

Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”) is a group of entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals who take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work - guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity - are why our people love working at A&M.

A&M’s People, Reward and Performance (PRP) Practice is an independent HR and reward consultancy dedicated to partnering with organisations across a broad range of industries to solve the difficult business decisions where strategy, culture and talent converge. We develop strategic and innovative solutions that align with our clients’ business goals, underpinned by robust data analytics to ensure measurable outcomes. A&M has offices in major markets across the World.

We are seeking Workforce Reward Specialists to join the growing PRP practice within our broader People Services business. The successful candidates will play a pivotal role in advising our clients on all aspects of workforce remuneration, supporting them in developing, implementing, and managing reward programs that attract, retain, and motivate their employees. This role requires a deep understanding of compensation and benefits, as well as the ability to analyse market trends and data to ensure our clients’ reward strategies are competitive and aligned with their business goals.

What your day will look like:

• Working with clients to accurately capture, diagnose and qualify their requirements
• Crafting reward strategies that ensure client spend is driving their overall business objectives
• Leveraging your analytical skills to interrogate varied data sources to identify trends, issues and opportunities
• Designing reward structures including pay frameworks, short- and long-term incentives
• Conducting market research and analysis to benchmark and model remuneration
• Creating insights that help solve problems and inform our clients’ decision-making

What you will bring to the role:

• Proven experience of working within a reward environment, preferably in a similar consulting role, with experience across a range of reward capability areas
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience of delivering high quality written materials as well as verbal advice
• The ability to manage conflicting demands within a fast-paced environment
• A self-starter with a growth mindset

How will you grow and be supported?

At A&M, we know our people drive our growth, and we're focused on providing an employee experience that supports professional and personal development. We provide our team with a robust performance development process which encourages continuous learning and development that rewards you for your contributions. We have the best technical and formalized on-the-job training and offer endless opportunities for professionals to acquire new skills. We also prioritize your well-being and provide personal tools and resources to support you through your personal journey. Click to learn about our commitment to your well-being. Our Tax professionals consistently share their favorite attributes of A&M are the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture and of course, the fun we have together. The possibilities are endless for high performing and passionate tax professionals. Click to learn more about why A&M is a great place work.

Inclusive Diversity

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

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