Senior Manager, Executive Compensation & Benefits Consulting

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Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us. As part of our expanding people and rewards advisory practice, our team partners with mid‑market and private equity-backed organizations to design benefits strategies that accelerate workforce effectiveness, mitigate risk, and support long-term growth. Our team focuses on our clients' critical business needs. From strategy to plan design and everything in between, our integrated solution approach is designed to help enable and manage growth, leverage resources, and mitigate costs and risks. At Plante Moran, we have a privilege of serving clients and providing consultative services as they face challenges and seek new opportunities. Your role. Your work will include, but not be limited to: Lead and oversee a portfolio of complex consulting engagements. Act as a senior technical authority on qualified and nonqualified plan issues. Play a key role in shaping the team's technical standards, methodologies, and go-to-market strategies. Develop forward-thinking solutions that help clients optimize benefits strategy, enhance employee experience, and manage risk. Serve as a mentor and people leader, helping build the next generation of benefits consulting talent. The qualifications. Bachelor's degree required; JD or advanced degree in tax, HR, or a related field preferred (or equivalent practical experience). 7-10+ years of progressive experience in qualified retirement plans or executive compensation programs- ideally within a professional services environment. Deep technical expertise in qualified and nonqualified plan design, including familiarity with IRC Sections 409A, 3121(v), 457, 280G, 162(m), 4960, 401(a), 401(k), and 403(b). Executive presence and ability to lead discussions with C‑suite and ownership groups. Demonstrated success advising mid-market and/or private equity-backed clients. Proven client relationship management skills, strong communication abilities, and experience mentoring and developing talent. Experience managing teams across multiple service areas is highly regarded. Business development experience preferred but not required; growth mindset essential. What makes this opportunity unique: Ability to shape the growth of a rapidly expanding practice. Direct access to firm leadership and meaningful influence on service line strategy. Collaborative, low-ego culture known for developing well-rounded consultants. Opportunity to work across the spectrum of compensation and benefits. This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week. What makes us different? On the surface, we're one of the nation's largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you'll see what makes us different: we're a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody 's perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," and an endless array of opportunities. At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now. Plante Moran enjoys a "Workplace for Your Day" model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day. Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person's ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize - and celebrate - our many human differences, we're able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace. Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or

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