Senior Compensation Consultant

About the role

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Career Consulting team at Mercer, a global leader in risk, reinsurance, capital, people and investments, and management consulting. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office or with clients. Mercer provides best-in-class consulting, rigorous analytics, and data-driven insights to help organizations design and execute sophisticated workforce strategies.

Responsibilities

• Structure, direct, review, and interpret analyses performed by project teams
• Develop compensation strategies, philosophies, and programs that address clients’ attraction and retention needs
• Provide consulting services to senior management on compensation issues including pay strategy (structure and competitiveness), job architecture design, and digital activation of these designs
• Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools
• Manage day-to-day client interactions, building and maintaining strong relationships
• Provide guidance and oversight to junior team members, supporting their development and ensuring quality deliverables
• Generate revenue by developing new client relationships, extending existing engagements, and identifying cross-selling opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field
• Extensive (8+) years of experience in compensation consulting or related HR advisory roles, with demonstrated subject matter expertise
• Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects and complex client engagements
• Deep knowledge of compensation strategy, compensation-related technology, incentive plan design, market analysis methodologies, and regulatory compliance
• Strong client relationship management skills with experience advising senior executives
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving and coaching

Qualifications

• Experience leading engagements for global organizations with complex compensation challenges
• Demonstrated success in leading or supporting business development activities
• Advanced analytical skills and familiarity with compensation management tools, survey management tools, and AI-enabled compensation agents
• Demonstrated leadership in developing innovative solutions and thought leadership content

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities and supportive leadership
• A vibrant, inclusive culture with talented colleagues
• A broad range of career opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits to support your well-being
• Tuition assistance
• 401K savings and other retirement programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Performance-based incentives

Pay

The applicable base salary range for this role is $99,000 to $198,500. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements.

Schedule

Hybrid work model requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office or with clients. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.