Rewards Consultant Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of rewards consultant. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for consulting services to senior management on a variety of remuneration issues, for example to include: compensation benchmarking, reward strategy / EVP development, job architecture, job analysis / evaluation, grading structure development, pay for performance and incentive plan design, career framework development, reward governance and compliance (incl.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Natural team player with a strong customer-focus and a positive and constructive attitude
• In depth knowledge in Excel
• Significant knowledge and understanding of Talent and Rewards programs and processes
• Self-starter who can thrive in a fast paced evolving business environment and operate fairly independently
• Strong knowledge of employee reward and recognition programs and the laws and regulations affecting total rewards
• Solid understanding and knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and processes
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities
• Effective presentation and communication skills (written, verbal)

I am excited to be applying for the position of rewards consultant. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for recommendations to management regarding incentive plan designs including costing, pay issues, compensation policies and salary guidelines.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Previous experience with large HR systems –PeopleSoft preferred
• Able to handle multiple assignments with varying deadlines
• Rewards systems familiarity (SRS, RAW, RSS) 
• Familiarity with procedures and standards around auditing   
• Exposure to Rewards/ HR consulting such as Rewards, Executive Compensation and Compensation
• Strong business acumen and leadership skill
• Support for implementing global Total Rewards projects in the countries of APAC
• Implement strategies to ensure rewards are closely aligned with individual and / or team performance and engagement

I am excited to be applying for the position of rewards consultant. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for expert advice and counsel on compensation management issues (including job evaluations, salary structure issues, variable pay issues, "spot bonuses", retention packages, etc.).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Working knowledge of business models, objectives, financial metrics, used in decision-making
• Some coursework towards total rewards certification preferred (e.g Certified Compensation Professional, Certified Benefits Professional)
• Proven compensation consulting success in areas including incentive compensation, stock-based compensation, annual incentives, base salary structures, job evaluation, design of base / variable pay programs, design of equity compensation programs, and analysis of complex pay issues
• Native Japanese and fluency in English
• Excellent academic credentials (e.g., MBA, law, accounting, or actuarial science degrees, certification such as CCP or equivalent)
• Proven compensation consulting success in areas including incentive compensation, annual incentive design, base salary structures, job evaluation and leveling, design of base / variable pay programs, design of equity compensation programs, and analysis of complex pay issues on implementation of compensation changes
• An executive presence with excellent and persuasive oral and written communication skills in an executive setting
• Selling the products of Global Data Services which includes compensation data and the compensation software partnering with clients to work on broader Reward projects (Advisory)

In response to your job posting for rewards consultant, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for expertise, advice and undertake necessary activities (such as job evaluation, grading, pay analysis, benchmarking, research etc.) in conjunction with the relevant People Business Partner.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strong client relationship management skills with a dedication to sales
• Will have a good working experience with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Fluent in English and Dutch and French
• Strong subject matter expertise and demonstrated success in HR / compensation & benefits environment
• Able to produce high quality written work, such as reports or proposals
• An executive presence with polished and well developed communication in English, commercial and interpersonal skills
• Significant knowledge and understanding of sales compensation and salestalent programs and processes
• Preferred compensation experience includes market analysis, program design and implementation, and familiarity with executive compensation, sales compensation, and equity strategy

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the rewards consultant position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership and direction while ensuring the deployment of compensation programs (including annual salary planning, benchmarking, merit increases process, salary structures, variable pay and other incentive programs) as well as alignment with company’s business goals, initiatives and budget guidelines.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Provide expertise and guidance for Total Rewards to countries, and consult on country specific benefits projects with specific market know-how
• Support all steps of the annual Compensation Review Cycle (salary increases, bonus & long term incentive), through global compensation tool & process
• Participate to global compensation and benefits projects
• Provide expert support to the APAC regional reward team in cross-country related projects
• Strong Compensation and Benefits knowledge and market insight in China and APAC region
• Have experience on M&A projects
• Exceptional analytical, diagnostic problem-solving, planning, consulting and influencing skills
• Experience of managing a flexible benefits arrangement an advantage