Employment Tax Manager - UK&I - London/Manchester/Scotland/Birmingham

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Our Purpose

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we utilise the finance products, expertise, and systems we have developed to build a better working world. This begins with a culture that believes in providing you with the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Our more than 300,000 people and one million alumni form a powerful network. Each of those individuals leads and inspires others during their lifetime at EY (Ernst & Young) and beyond, bringing our purpose to life.

Our People

At EY, we empower our people with the right mindsets and skills to navigate what is next, become transformative leaders the world needs, pursue careers as unique as they are, and build their own experiences. Our network, consisting of more than 300,000 people and one million alumni, forms a powerful force. Together, we develop outstanding leaders who collaborate to fulfil our promises to all our stakeholders. In doing so, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, our clients, and our communities. With a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate individuals, we are determined to turn our ambition to be the best employer into a reality Hear What Our People Say

The Opportunity:

Are you bright, ambitious, and business-minded? Are you looking for a career that both challenges and rewards you? If so, joining our Reward team at EY offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth. We are seeking a talented and driven Employment tax manager to join our dynamic team. Our clients are varied working across multiple sectors and of varying size and complexity. They range from large multinational FTSE 10 to exciting emerging organisations that are privately owned. They are developing their business models in an increasingly complex landscape, and that's why we need a diverse range of people with a truly global skill set to join us.

While the core expertise of our team lies in providing clients with traditional employment tax consulting and compliance services, our close integration with the rest of the PAS (People Advisory Services) division offers a unique chance to work on a variety of complex and challenging multi-disciplinary projects. These projects include:

• Large scale change and transformation programmes
• Resetting of client Employee Value proposition
• Supporting clients with their talent strategy
• Benchmarking and optimisation of employee reward programmes
• Assessment of and where relevant implementation of benefit programmes
• Supporting clients with the international expansion

Key responsibilities:

• Engage directly with clients to understand their business needs and develop tailored reward solution that drive performance and employee engagement.
• Lead client reward projects from inception to completion, ensuring high-quality delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to inform reward strategy recommendations that are competitive and compliant with industry standards.
• Partner with client leadership teams to integrate reward strategies with broader human capital initiatives and programmes of work.
• Manage the communication and implementation of reward programs, ensuring clarity and buy-in from client stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice on compensation and benefits issues, offering innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure all reward programs adhere to legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee the design and implementation of benefits for clients, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee incentives.
• Develop and maintain transparent communication channels to ensure clients are fully informed about reward policy developments.
• Drive thought leadership in reward management through participation in industry events, publications, and client workshops.

About you:

• Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral
• A strategic and commercial awareness of wide business issues
• An enthusiastic and flexible attitude to work
• To be a strong and motivated team player
• To be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadline.
• To manage, coach and counsel team members
• Experience of working delivering reward related client projects, as well as the ability to win work in the market.
• Experience working within professional services.

What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with Flex EY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you.

EY Talent Community

If this opportunity does not align with your current objectives or preferences, we invite you to Join Our Talent Community here at EY. It is an excellent way to stay informed about thought leadership, in-person and virtual events, and future career opportunities.

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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