Senior Manager - People Advisory Services - Reward

Ernst & Young AG - July 6, 2025

The Opportunity

Our People Advisory Services Reward team is dedicated to assisting clients in navigating the complex challenges related to executive and board rewards, pensions and benefits, corporate transactions, and broader reward topics, including regulatory compliance, equity programs, grading, and performance management.

As a (Senior) Manager, you will embark on a diverse and fulfilling career, gaining the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients on both large- and small-scale projects across multiple sectors and industries. You'll collaborate with experienced teams across various geographies in a dynamic environment that is designed to accelerate your career path. Join our unique Reward Team in Zurich and make a positive impact on billions of lives while unlocking hidden opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with clients to support and drive various projects, focusing on:
  • Conducting benchmarking projects at both the executive and workforce levels.
  • Designing compensation plans and incentive structures for different stakeholders, as well as developing reward policies.
  • Creating and implementing job grading systems and job architecture frameworks.
  • Performing remuneration surveys and analyzing remuneration data.
  • Assisting in project planning, data analysis, report writing, and the development of presentation materials.
  • Working alongside key project leaders to manage and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Collaborating effectively with other workforce advisory colleagues, as well as service lines and EY colleagues globally.

Skills and Attributes for Success

  • A recognized diploma in Economics or Finance, with a solid understanding of HR topics.
  • 5 to 7 years of experience in Corporate HR, Compensation & Benefits, and/or HR Consulting.
  • Experience in key employee retention, compensation and benefits programs, and conducting remuneration surveys is desirable.
  • Excellent proficiency in English; German is considered an asset.
  • Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills, with the ability to create effective data presentations.
  • An analytical mindset with methodical and rigorous approaches.
  • A true team player, committed to long-term team investment.
  • Experience in growth, sales, and leadership, particularly for executive hires.

What We Offer You

At EY, we will develop your future-focused skills while equipping you with world-class experiences. You will thrive in a flexible environment that nurtures your extraordinary talents within a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

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Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply online using the form below.

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Location : Zürich
Country : Switzerland

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