2027 Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Consulting Entry Level Staff

Plante & Moran, PLLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible Time Off

Pension plan

Discretionary bonus plan

Job summary

Plante Moran, PLLC is seeking an Employee Benefits Consultant to analyze and design client rewards programs, including compensation and retirement benefits. You will develop deliverables, present findings, and collaborate with clients to craft cost-effective solutions while staying current with industry regulations.

The role involves client meetings and site visits, with opportunities to grow within a large, inclusive professional services firm that values growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or JD as required; GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Detail-oriented leadership with problem-solving, communication and critical thinking.
• Ability to research and analyze tax and employment law guidance and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design employee rewards programs to meet client needs and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in developing client deliverables, including detailed reports and presentations.
• Participate in client meetings and site visits with top-level management.
• Collaborate with clients to develop cost-effective and competitive rewards solutions.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and regulatory changes to provide informed advice.
• Work independently and within a team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Research skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or JD in economics, political science, math, accounting, statistics, or related field

Job description

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 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.

Our Employee Benefits Consulting (EBC) team is responsible for analyzing and advising on client rewards programs - including compensation, fringe benefits, and retirement benefits programs. Their role involves collaborating with clients and internal teams to develop and implement effective solutions that meet the organization's and its employees' long-term financial goals.

Your role

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Analyze and design employee rewards programs to meet client needs and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in developing client deliverables, including detailed reports and presentations, explaining complex concepts.
• Participate in client meetings and site visits while interacting with top-level management.
• Collaborate with clients to develop cost-effective and competitive rewards solutions.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and regulatory changes to provide informed advice.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, political science, math, accounting, statistics, or other related field, or a juris doctorate with coursework in tax and/or employment law.
• Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
• Detail-oriented leader with problem-solving, communication, critical thinking, organizational, and technical skills.
• Ability to research and analyze tax and employment law guidance and effectively communicate findings.

This is an exempt position that may require some local, national, and occasional international travel.

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.

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.

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 similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Time Off
• Pre-determined holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible benefits plans
• Business‑related travel expense
• Lodging reimbursement for business‑related use
• Meal reimbursement for business‑related use
• Pension plan (eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff)
• Discretionary bonus plan (eligible staff)
• Option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA.

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $77,000.00 -$85,000.00

Our founders often referred to our firm as "a people firm disguised as an accounting firm." Why? Because people are at the core of everything we do, and our firm was built on values and principles that support this philosophy to this day.