AC Manila - Total Rewards Senior Manager

At PwC, our people in people strategy focus on developing and implementing long-term strategies to align the organisations human capital with its overall business objectives. This involves analysing workforce trends, applying the latest HR strategy, long-term workforce planning and improving overall employee experience. Those in total rewards at PwC will design and implement compensation and benefits programmes to attract and retain top talent. Your work will focus on making sure employees are rewarded fairly and competitively for their contributions to the Firm.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firms code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  
  

The Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Total Rewards team you design and drive innovative compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent. As a Senior Manager, you lead large-scale compensation initiatives, providing strategic insights and thought leadership to senior leaders while fostering a culture of collaboration and respect. This role offers the chance to shape the compensation strategy in a dynamic environment, leveraging your influence to drive operational excellence and deliver impactful results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement total rewards strategies aligned with business goals
• Analyze compensation and benefits data to inform decision-making
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to enhance employee engagement
• Conduct market research to maintain competitive compensation practices
• Lead initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion in rewards programs
• Mentor team members and foster a collaborative work environment
• Maintain compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Stay abreast of industry trends in total rewards and employee benefits
  
  

What You Must Have

• Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Education, Human Resources, Business preferred
• 10 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• Certified Total Rewards Professional or Certified Compensation & Benefits Professional
• Excelling in complex data analysis and compensation modeling
• Leading large-scale compensation initiatives from start to finish
• Influencing alignment on pay philosophy with stakeholders
• Navigating change and ambiguity with ease
• Building trust and relationships across diverse cultures
• Understanding compensation design and market analysis
• Possessing a strategic mindset connecting compensation to business results

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