Associate Consultant

Associate Consultant, Talent Solutions

Join a leading global human capital consulting practice. Work on diverse and complex executive and employee rewards issues. Be part of a fast-growing team of data-driven consultants, commercially savvy industry leaders and technical advisors united by common purpose. As part of an industry-leading team, you will help clients make better decisions by delivering innovative and effective rewards solutions to clients across our four key industry portfolios – financial services, technology, energy & resources and not-for-profit. You will support our growing practice and can work virtually from any location in Australia and New Zealand.

Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like. As a Associate Consultant, you will provide analytic support and delivery of diverse project work in areas such as employee rewards, executive remuneration, people strategy, workforce planning and corporate governance. You will receive broad experience and exposure across industry portfolios and be mentored by Industry and Technical leaders. You will be supported in growing your consulting capability to design, enhance and implement human capital solutions for clients. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Support the delivery of high quality, effective solutions for our clients through forming insights based on client need, acquired expertise, and interpretation of client data.
• Assist project managers in the area of executive and employee rewards, job evaluation, job architecture, and incentive design projects.
• Analyse large amounts of data to form findings and insights critical to client engagements.
• Perform specialised research studies on a range of compensation topics to identify competitive market practice, as assigned
• Support industry leaders with producing content and thought leadership
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate and enhance people solutions that address client needs
• Actively participate and contribute to our collaborative learning culture within Human Capital Solutions

How this opportunity is different. We're a team of authentic and smart individuals focused on providing exceptional value to our clients and our local communities. Meaningful and genuine relationships are at the heart of our business success and we're proud of our positive impact. We are part of the talent solutions practice which is a strategic advisory group within Aon's broader Human Capital business. We help our clients drive business performance and manage risk through people. You would be joining a team of +130 people who are trusted advisors to boards and management across an array of specialist areas including governance, executive and broad-based reward strategy, incentive plan design, pay equity, compensation data, analytics and insights, people analytics, talent assessment, employee benefits, well-being, wealth solutions, workers compensation and employee health & safety.

Here at Aon, you're always more than just a job title. We encourage and support you to expand your knowledge and grow alongside some of the best people in the business – in Australia and throughout our connected global networks.

Skills and experience that will lead to success. To be successful in this role you will have a background in a similar hands-on consulting role, with experience in analytics, rewards design and implementation. We will also be looking for:

• Ability to develop conclusions and fact-based advice from data and analytics
• Ability to clearly communicate insights and advice verbally and in writing
• Team spirit – you enjoy working with others to achieve common goals
• Agility to pivot across different industries
• Open-mindedness and intellectual curiosity, with a positive attitude towards continuous improvement

How we support our colleagues. In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard.