People, Workforce, & Rewards Engagement Analyst

Plante & Moran, PLLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday pay

Pension plan

Discretionary bonus

Travel expense reimbursement

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking an Engagement Analyst to work with the People, Workforce, & Rewards team, streamlining processes and delivering practical solutions. The role involves research, information organization, and ensuring engagements run efficiently to meet client needs and initiatives.

You will coordinate action plans, craft communications, analyze metrics, and support strategic projects while collaborating with partners and teams across the firm.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in senior admin support, project coordination, or related roles.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences and manage multiple projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required.
• Experience with pension funds and calculations is a plus but not required.
• Proactive self-starter able to work independently under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supports tactical action plans for engagement teams and adapts to changing client needs.
• Develops and implements communication strategies to facilitate collaboration across teams.
• Analyzes engagement data and metrics to support progress and objectives.
• Drives strategic initiatives and special projects assigned by leadership.
• Collaborates with cross‑functional teams and firm resources to support goals.
• Partners with learning and development to align tools, processes, and training.
• Tracks and reports engagement performance and operating metrics.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

MS Office

Power BI

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Client relationships

Leadership support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

WorkDay

Dayshape

Power BI

Job description

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.

The Engagement Analyst works alongside People, Workforce, & Rewards (PWR) engagement leaders to streamline processes, strengthen coordination, and provide high-quality support. This role conducts research, organizes information, and delivers practical solutions to ensure engagements run efficiently and client needs and initiatives are met.

Your Role.

• Coordinates and supports tactical action plans for PWR engagement teams, adapting to changing client and business needs.
• Develops and implements communication strategies to facilitate effective collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
• Analyzes PWR engagement data and key metrics to support project progress and ensure objectives are achieved.
• Drives strategic initiatives and special projects assigned by leadership, while identifying and applying engagement best practices.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, subject matter experts, and firm resources to support engagement goals and client needs.
• Partners with learning and development professionals to align tools, processes, and training with PWR engagement needs.
• Assists in coordinating resources and facilitating efficient workflows to enhance engagement efficiency.
• Enhances the client experience by ensuring consistent communication, timely deliverables, and seamless project coordination.
• Identifies opportunities to improve engagement processes, tools, AI, and resources to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of PWR management and engagement teams across the firm.
• Tracks and reports on PWR engagement performance and key operating metrics as established by leadership.
• Prepares for and participates in engagement, client, and leadership meetings, ensuring effective discussion, follow-up, and documentation.
• Communicates directly with clients, as needed or requested.

The qualifications.

• 8+ years of professional experience, preferably in senior-level administrative support, project coordination, or related roles.
• Person in position frequently communicates with individuals who have inquiries. Must be able to exchange information in these situations.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is required.
• Experience with pension funds and calculations is a plus but not required.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment within broadly defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions.
• General business knowledge with experience managing multiple projects and client relationships.
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely explain complex concepts in the client’s business context.
• Ability to provide strong internal support by researching, organizing, and delivering solutions that help partners and teams execute strategic initiatives.
• Skilled in designing and delivering compelling client presentations and communicating persuasively under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple clients demands, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work within budget while balancing client, practice development, and administrative needs.
• Analytical ability to grasp key business processes, identify client needs, and translate them into practical, efficient solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels, address difficult issues with diplomacy, and explain financial or technical information to non-financial audiences.
• Ability to coordinate information flows across multiple stakeholders, identify client needs, synthesize information, and develop practical solutions while balancing big-picture strategy with attention to detail.
• Skilled in leading presentations and facilitating discussions to keep meetings focused and productive.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to work effectively in firm systems such as WorkDay, Dayshape, and Power BI, and to leverage technology to improve efficiency and client deliverables.
• 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.

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.

Candidate 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.

Benefits.

• Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Time Off and various pre‑determined holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible benefits plans.
• Business‑related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business‑related use.
• Pension plan available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff.
• Discretionary bonus plan for eligible staff.
• Option for contingent staff positions 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. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market‑based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry‑level talent. The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 #LI-CD1

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This application window is a good‑faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This deadline will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended. 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.