Grant Thornton

Compensation Consulting Senior Associate (Global Employer Solutions)

Grant Thornton$101K — $129K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-4 years of experience in compensation and consulting
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or professional designation preferred
  • Strong client service and relationship management skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under deadlines
  • Capable of working independently and in a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Benchmark executive and sales compensation using market analysis
  • Support the design and implementation of incentive plans and salary structures
  • Conduct compensation diligence for mergers and acquisitions
  • Execute project plans and prepare client deliverables
  • Collaborate with project teams to enhance client service
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by senior staff

Benefits

  • Personalized and comprehensive benefits catering to diverse needs
  • Support for work-life integration and flexible work arrangements
  • Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
  • Access to an employee assistance program
Full Job Description
Job Description

Compensation Consulting Senior Associate (Global Employer Solutions)

Grant Thornton LLP is seeking a Compensation Consulting Senior Associate to join our growing Compensation practice. In this role, you will support clients across industries by advising on a wide range of compensation programs, with a focus on executive compensation.

From day one, you'll be empowered by formal training opportunities, experiential (on the job) training and access to industry leading expertise to help you develop a broad and deep technical skill set along with increased business acumen to help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:
  • Benchmarking executive compensation, broad-based compensation, sales compensation, and/or physician compensation and developing recommendations based on comprehensive market analysis
  • Supporting the design, implementation, administration of short- and long-term incentive plans, deferred compensation arrangements, and salary structures
  • Conducting compensation diligence and integration support for M&A transactions
  • Executing project plans, preparing client deliverables, and supporting marketing efforts
  • Working closely with project teams to deliver an integrated approach to client service
  • Performing other duties as assigned by the partners, managing directors, senior managers, directors and/or managers

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
  • 1-4 years of related work experience in compensation and consulting
  • Education requirements: Minimum Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university. Advanced degree or professional designation preferred but not required, e.g., J.D., C.P.A. CCP, PHR
  • Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality client service, with a strong client-facing mindset and focus on relationship management
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software, namely Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to effectively prioritize work assignments based on internal/external deadlines and competing client demands
  • Able to work independently while also contributing to team environment
  • Ability to supervise staff and lead engagements
  • Ability to travel as needed


The base salary range for this position is between $101,200 and $129,300. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

About the Team

The team you're about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here's how:
• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different - and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we're taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Here's what you can expect next:

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

  • Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
  • Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm's 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.


Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Additional Details:

About Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton LLP is the American member firm of Grant Thornton International, the seventh largest accounting network in the world by combined fee income. Grant Thornton LLP is the sixth largest U.S. accounting and advisory organization. The firm operates 59 offices across the US with approximately 8,500 employees, 550 partners, and produces annual revenue in excess of US$1.9 billion. During the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine, The Times reported that Grant Thornton is in line to earn millions of pounds for acting as trustees in a bankruptcy case on behalf of the Russian state-owned DIA, who bypassed sanction regimes to obtain funds and assets from abroad in order to fund the war in Ukraine.
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