Consultant - Reward and Remuneration

About the Role

EY offers an inspiring environment where your growth is prioritized, helping you confidently advance your career within a globally connected and diverse team. Our Reward division is New Zealand's leading practice in remuneration consulting, making it an ideal place for early-career professionals to gain unique expertise in people, business, financial, and data analytics.

As a Consultant in the Reward team based in Auckland, you will collaborate closely with seasoned consultants and leaders to support organizations in crafting effective reward strategies. Your work will involve areas such as executive and director pay, incentive program design, salary reviews, and market benchmarking — all addressing complex people-management challenges.

This position suits individuals eager to develop consulting skills and deepen their specialization in HR, with potential flexibility in work hours upon discussion.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist on reward and remuneration consulting projects including market analysis, pay evaluations, incentive program design, and strategy development.
• Analyze workforce and compensation data to detect patterns and produce insights aiding client decision-making.
• Enhance your skills in data modeling, analytics, and problem resolution while contributing to client deliverables of high quality.
• Create reports, presentations, and strategic advice for diverse stakeholders such as HR leaders, executives, and board members.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in any discipline; backgrounds in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics, or related fields are preferred but not mandatory.
• Up to two years of relevant experience in human resources, consulting, analytics, finance, professional services, or similar sectors. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly comfortable handling data and using Microsoft Excel.
• Effective communication, strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative approach with solid stakeholder management capabilities.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Personalized career development enabling acquisition of future-focused skills through world-class learning opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements promoting a balance between professional and personal life within a culture emphasizing trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package including wellness incentives, up to eight extra weeks of flexible leave annually, and gender-neutral parental leave of up to 26 weeks, alongside family-friendly policies.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

EY is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, encourages applicants of all backgrounds, and supports equitable recruitment processes with confidentiality around personal needs and accommodations. Assistance for recruitment participation can be requested confidentially.

Selected candidates will undergo employment screening conducted by EY or authorized third parties.