**Specialty/Competency:** Benefits **Industry/Sector:** Not Applicable **Time Type:** Full time **Travel Requirements:** Up to 40% At PwC, our people in workforce consulting focus on providing consulting services related to human resources, talent management, and organisational development. They analyse client needs, develop people and organisation strategies. These individuals offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their workforce, enhance employee engagement, and drive organisational effectiveness. Those in rewards and benefits at PwC will specialise in providing comprehensive consulting services related to total rewards, compensation programmes, and employee benefits. You will work closely with clients to analyse their reward and benefits strategies, design competitive and equitable compensation structures, and develop cost-effective and attractive benefits packages. 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. 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 Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. The Opportunity As part of the Workforce Consulting team you lead initiatives in rewards and benefits, focusing on compensation and benefit tax matters. As a Senior Manager, you guide large projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while interacting with clients at a senior level to drive project success. You leverage your proficiency in compensation and benefit tax matters, manage cross-functional teams, and provide strategic input into the firm's business strategies. Responsibilities - Lead initiatives in rewards and benefits with a focus on compensation and benefit tax matters - Guide large-scale projects and innovate processes to achieve operational excellence - Interact with clients at a senior level to secure project success - Utilize proficiency in compensation and benefit tax to provide strategic input - Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams effectively - Contribute to the firm's business strategies through strategic advising - Foster an environment of collaboration and peak performance - Uphold the firm's standards and code of conduct What You Must Have - Bachelor's Degree - 7 years of experience What Sets You Apart - A Juris Doctor is preferred, or a Master of Taxation in Law, Corporate Law and Taxation, Taxation would also be considered - Possessing technical skills in compensation and benefit tax matters - Analyzing federal tax legislative and regulatory developments - Excelling in strategic thinking and problem-solving - Managing people and resource requirements effectively - Providing leadership in an inclusive, collaborative environment - Certified Public Accountant, EA, CEP or equivalents preferred Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. The salary range for this position is: $130,000 - $256,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance