Principal Consultant - Work & Rewards

WTW group; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson in India (Gurugram) is seeking a seasoned HR advisory consultant to lead and contribute to strategic HR consulting assignments in rewards, executive compensation, and career architecture. The role combines consulting expertise with client management to deliver impact.

You will drive business development, manage client relationships, and oversee project delivery while mentoring junior team members. Occasional travel (15–25%) is expected as part of client engagement.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Degree or MBA in Business Administration or HR preferred.
• 5–10 years of overall HR consulting experience with rewards, executive compensation or job architecture experience expected.
• Strong consulting acumen with multi-country or multi-solution project experience; excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to HR consulting assignments with a focus on strategic advisory and implementation.
• Manage client relationships, understand evolving business priorities, and provide insights aligned with market best practices to address challenges.
• Oversee rewards advisory projects including market pricing, compensation audits, incentive design, and job evaluation.
• Mentor junior consultants and collaborate with cross-functional teams on firm-wide knowledge sharing.

Skills

Consulting

Client management

Communication

Presentation skills

Data analytics

Excel

HR analytics tools

Global projects

Travel 15-25%

Education

MBA (HR) or equivalent

Tools

Excel

HR analytics tools

Job description

Description

About the Company:

Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WTW) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries and markets.
We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas — the dynamic formula that drives business performance.
Together, we unlock potential.

About the team

The team at WTW is a key part of the firm's strategy to enhance the business performance and workforce engagement. They are responsible for designing and implementing data drive, future ready talent and reward strategies that align with the company's goals and the evolving talent landscape. The team's expertise spans across various sectors, including Commerce, Engineering, Manufacturing, Automotive, Telecom, Consumer products and Retail, Power and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Pharma and Financial services. They focus on helping organization navigate complex workforce transformation and strategic human resource shifts, ensuring they stay ahead in a competitive market.

About the Role:

The role-holder will lead and contribute to Human Resource consulting assignments, focusing on strategic Human Resource advisory and implementation. This role demands a blend of consulting expertise, client management skills, and revenue generation capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development & Revenue Generation: Identify opportunities, pitch solutions, and close deals to meet or exceed the annual revenue target. Build and nurture client relationships in key sectors.
• Project Leadership & Delivery: Oversee Rewards advisory projects for clients including market pricing, compensation/benefit audits, compensation structuring, incentive design, job evaluation, executive compensation and customized industry surveys.
• Client Management: Develop and maintain relationships with key clients to understand evolving business priorities, talent challenges, and talent expectations. Advise clients with right solutions and provide insights aligned with market best practices to address their challenges
• Team Collaboration: May manage 1-2 consultants on projects, mentor junior consultants, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to firm-wide knowledge sharing.

Thought Leadership: Develop whitepapers, case studies, and participate in industry forums to enhance firm visibility.

Qualifications

• Education: Post Graduate Degree or Master's in Business Administration from a top-tier business school preferred
• Experience: Overall experience of 5-10 years with prior Human Resource Consulting experience is preferred. Proven track record in handling assignments in the specified areas (Rewards, Executive Compensation, Job/ Career Architecture etc.) is expected.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong consulting acumen with experience in multi-country or multi-solution projects
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical mindset with proficiency in data-driven decision-making (e.g., using Excel, Human Resource analytics tools).
  • Ability to travel as needed (15-25%).

The Application Process

• Stage 1: Online application and recruiter review
• Stage 2: Pre-recorded video interview
• Stage 3: Live video or in person interview with hiring manager and team
• Stage 4: Offer and onboarding

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [e-mail]