Senior Manager / Senior Manageress - People Advisory Services - Reward

Ernst & Young AG - June 16, 2025

The Opportunity

Join our People Advisory Services Reward team, dedicated to helping clients tackle the complex challenges in executive and board rewards, pensions and benefits, corporate transactions, and broader reward topics such as regulatory compliance, equity programs, grading, and performance management.

As a (Senior) Manager, you will embark on a diverse and fulfilling career, working with a range of clients on both large- and small-scale projects across multiple sectors and industries. You will gain invaluable experience by collaborating with seasoned teams globally in a fast-paced environment that can accelerate your career trajectory. Join our unique Reward Team in Zurich to positively impact billions of lives and unlock hidden opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with clients to support and drive various projects, including:
    • Conducting benchmarking projects at both the executive level and across the broader workforce.
    • Designing compensation plans and incentive structures for diverse stakeholders, along with 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 developing presentation materials.
    • Working alongside key project leaders to maintain strong client relationships.
    • Collaborating effectively with other workforce advisory colleagues and EY team members 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 while supporting the management of remuneration offerings is highly desirable.
  • Excellent proficiency in English; proficiency in German is considered an asset.
  • Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills, with the ability to create impactful data presentations.
  • An analytical mindset with a methodical and rigorous approach.
  • 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 focus on developing your future-ready skills and equipping you with world-class experiences. We promote a flexible and supportive environment that nurtures your extraordinary talents within a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more about our benefits and corporate social responsibility.

Are You Ready to Shape Your Future?

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

To ensure an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may require.

Location : Zürich
Country : Switzerland

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