Total Rewards Assistant Director EY Global Delivery Services

Total Rewards Manager Assistant Director

Role Purpose

The Total Rewards Assistant Director is accountable for leading and managing the Total Rewards strategy and execution for the local and global market ensuring external competitiveness internal equity and alignment with regional and global frameworks.
This role serves as the primary Total Rewards lead for the location acting as a strategic partner to the business managing key stakeholders and leading the local Total Rewards team.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Lead the end-to-end Total Rewards lifecycle for the location including compensation benchmarking budgeting salary review processes bonus cycles and annual increases.
• Design review and recommend competitive fixed and variable pay structures aligned with business strategy market practices and global policies.
• Lead internal equity and external competitiveness analyses providing data-driven salary proposals and managing salary offers.
• Identify select and participate in compensation and benefits surveys; conduct custom market studies with key industry contacts as required.
• Monitor market trends and develop market intelligence insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Perform ad-hoc analytics related to costing trend analysis and program effectiveness.
• Oversee coordination and governance of benefits payroll-related changes and updates in employment conditions.

Location Lead

• Act as the Total Rewards point of contact and leader for the location representing local interests in regional and global forums.
• Translate and adapt global Total Rewards strategies to the local context ensuring compliance with local regulations and cultural relevance.
• Provide a holistic view of the impact of Total Rewards decisions on budget people processes and technology at the location level.
• Lead and support change management initiatives related to Total Rewards ensuring clear and effective communication to employees.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders including Business Leaders HR Business Partners Finance Payroll Legal and regional/global Total Rewards teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the business on compensation and benefits-related topics providing consultative guidance.
• Influence decision-making through clear communication robust data analysis and business-oriented recommendations.
• Represent the organization externally by leveraging professional networks and market connections to enhance market intelligence.

People Management

• Lead coach and develop the local Total Rewards team.
• Set clear objectives manage performance and support professional development and career growth.
• Foster a collaborative inclusive and high-performance team culture.
• Ensure team capacity and capabilities are aligned with current and future business needs.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong strategic and analytical mindset with a results-oriented approach.
• Solid technical expertise in Total Rewards and Compensation.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage and influence multiple stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Excellent communication presentation and storytelling skills.
• High level of autonomy proactivity and ability to manage ambiguity.
• Strong cross-cultural awareness and experience working in global environments.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in HR roles with a strong focus on Total Rewards.
• Previous experience leading teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Economics or related fields.
• Advanced level of English.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel PowerPoint and data-driven reporting tools.