About this Manager - Rewards role at PwC
Line of Service
Internal Firm ServicesIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
IFS - Human Capital (HC)Management Level
ManagerJob Description & Summary
At PwC, we believe how we reward our people shapes how they feel, perform and grow.As a Manager in our Human Capital team, you will play a central role in shaping fair, competitive and meaningful reward experiences across the firm. This is not just about pay and benefits, it’s about building trust, reinforcing performance and ensuring our people feel recognised in the moments that matter.
You will work closely with business leaders to turn strategy into practical reward solutions, balancing commercial realities with a strong focus on employee experience. With a clear, data-informed perspective, you will help the firm make confident and well-governed decisions on compensation, benefits and workforce planning.
This is a role where you can influence, challenge and lead, strengthening our reward approach, improving transparency, and driving meaningful change across key Human Capital priorities. Ultimately, your work will help build a reward framework that is fair, simple and trusted.
Key accountabilities
Shape and evolve reward strategy
Design and deliver reward approaches covering salary benchmarking, benefits, recognition and annual compensation cycles
Keep solutions practical, relevant and aligned to business priorities
Lead core reward programmes
Manage annual salary and bonus review cycles with clarity and discipline
Oversee benefits and recognition programmes to ensure they remain valued and fit for purpose
Strengthen fairness and competitiveness
Regularly review salary structures and benefits against market trends
Identify gaps and recommend improvements that are simple, fair and sustainable
Act as a trusted adviser
Partner with stakeholders to provide clear and balanced guidance on reward matters
Support confident decision-making, especially in complex or sensitive situations
Own policies and governance
Maintain and strengthen Human Capital policies, with a focus on compensation and benefits
Ensure policies are easy to understand and consistently applied
Lead change and delivery
Drive compensation and benefits workstreams within broader HC initiatives
Deliver outcomes that are practical, timely and clearly understood by stakeholders
Key working relationships
Human Capital Business Partners
Business leadership teams
Global Rewards and HC networks / AC Rewards Networks
Skills, experience and qualifications
8 to 10 years of experience in compensation and benefits, ideally within a complex or professional services environment
Strong judgement, with the ability to balance fairness, competitiveness and business realities
Confident and credible when engaging senior stakeholders
Comfortable using data to shape decisions and tell a clear story
Able to lead projects and navigate change with focus and structure
Clear communicator who can simplify complex topics and build trust
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Benchmarking Studies, Benefits Administration, Benefits Program Design, Bonus Program Design, Coaching and Feedback, Co-Creation, Communication, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Structuring, Compliance Awareness, Conducting Research, Creativity, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Data-Driven Decision Making (DIDM), Data-Driven Insights, Data Storytelling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Compensation and Benefits {+ 32 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Government Clearance Required?
Job Posting End Date
