Reward Consultant (12m FTC)

Department: Business Services - Human Resources

Location: Bristol

• 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.

• 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.