Senior Consultant

About Us

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.

Headquartered In Los Angeles, Our Over 9,000 Colleagues Globally Serve Clients In More Than 50 Countries. We Offer Five Core Capabilities That Span The Full Talent Lifecycle

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership Development
• Rewards and Benefits

Job Description

Reinventing Rewards in a Changing World – Join Us in France

At Korn Ferry, we believe exceptional work deserves exceptional rewards. But in today’s fast-evolving landscape, designing fair, competitive, and motivating compensation strategies is more complex than ever.

Employees expect transparency—not just at the top, but across the board. New roles are emerging without historical benchmarks. Career paths are shifting, and flatter structures are redefining progression. In France and beyond, organisations need agile, forward-thinking reward strategies that reflect these realities.

That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for passionate Total Rewards Consultants to join our team in France. You’ll help leading organisations—from fast-growing startups to global multinationals—navigate transformation and growth through smart, data-driven reward solutions.

What You’ll Do

As part of our Total Rewards Advisory team, you’ll work on high-impact projects across France and internationally, including:

• Designing and auditing reward strategies for all employee levels, with a focus on Executive Compensation, Sales Incentives, and Governance.
• Leading job classification and grading projects using Korn Ferry’s cutting-edge digital tools and the Hay methodology.
• Developing tailored solutions that align reward systems with business strategy and company culture.
• Creating compelling presentations and insights that help clients make informed decisions.
• Collaborating with senior consultants and partners to shape proposals and deliverables.
• Engaging directly with client stakeholders, including executives, to drive meaningful change.

What You Bring

• A relevant higher degree (Master’s or equivalent) in HR, Business, Law, Engineering, or similar.
• 6+ years of experience in Reward, Compensation & Benefits, Mobility, or HR—ideally in consulting or industry.
• Strong understanding of performance management and reward system design.
• Fluent in French and English; additional languages are a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
• A collaborative mindset, analytical thinking, and a client-focused approach.
• Confidence, resilience, and a drive to deliver results in complex environment

Why Korn Ferry?

We’re global, but we’re local too. We understand the nuances of compensation markets in France and across sectors. We combine deep expertise with innovative tools to help clients build flexible, competitive, and inclusive reward strategies that attract and retain top talent.

Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of work—one reward strategy at a time.

Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry

If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.

Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.