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Workforce Solutions – Rewards – Director

PwC
PwC Salary
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2025
Specialty/Competency: Reward

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Time Type: Full time

Travel Requirements: Up to 60%

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.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Skills

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

  • Lead in line with our values and brand.
  • Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
  • Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
  • Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
  • Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
  • Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
  • Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
  • Adhere to and enforce 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 People and Organisation - Reward team you are expected to lead large scale engagements and manage client accounts in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. As a Director you are expected to set the strategic direction, lead business development efforts, and oversee multiple projects while maintaining impactful executive-level client relations. You are expected to drive relationship with senior client counterparts, establish buy-in in terms of scope, objectives and deliverables, and negotiate engagement terms. You are also expected to develop overall engagement frameworks, plans and program structure, and work with clients to define resource needs and manage engagement expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead large scale engagements and manage client accounts
  • Set strategic direction and drive business growth
  • Oversee multiple projects and maintain executive-level client relations
  • Establish buy-in for scope, objectives, and deliverables
  • Develop engagement frameworks, plans, and program structures
  • Define resource needs and manage engagement expectations
  • Build and sustain relationships with senior client counterparts
  • Negotiate engagement terms and conditions

What You Must Have

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 8 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

  • Bachelor's Degree in Taxation,Accounting,Accounting & Finance,Business Administration/Management,International Business,Economics,Economics and Finance,Finance,Human Resources Management,Management,Organizational Management,Quantitative Finance,Applied Mathematics,Financial Mathematics,Mathematical Economics,Mathematical Statistics,Mathematics,Statistics,Public Policy Analysis,Organizational Behavior Studies
  • CPA or PHR or CFP or CFA or CCP or CEP certification
  • Demonstrates proficiency in managing client accounts
  • Driving relationships with senior client counterparts
  • Managing financial aspects of engagements
  • Developing engagement frameworks and program structure
  • Sustaining in-depth client relationships at executive level
  • Leveraging firm's resources to generate new business
  • Communicating with presence and influence
  • Understanding market and industry trends
  • Leading internal research projects

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.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

The salary range for this position is: $155,000 - $410,000, 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, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

Salary : $155,000 - $410,000

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