Sr. Executive Compensation Consultant

This role will be based in Chicago, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland or Columbus. This is a hybrid role that requires working at least three days a week in the office. Clients may be located anywhere in the United States; some travel is expected and encouraged to support client engagements and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage client engagements focused on (executive) compensation strategy, including pay benchmarking, incentive plan design, and pay structure modernization.
• Develop and execute business development initiatives to grow Mercer’s Rewards presence, particularly in key US markets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor to HR and business leadership teams.
• Collaborate with Mercer’s cross-functional teams to design integrated total rewards solutions that address complex client needs.
• Provide expert advisory on (executive) pay considerations to clients in various industries and ownership structures.
• Oversee project teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality recommendations and presentations.
• Stay abreast of evolving market trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in compensation and total rewards.
• Mentor and develop consulting talent, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
• Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience delivering (executive) compensation or total rewards solutions.
• Ability to lead sales, manage project delivery, and nurture client relationships.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in compensation program design for executives and/or broader employee populations.
• Proven track record in achieving sales goals and managing multi-faceted projects.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and governance frameworks affecting compensation programs.
• Experience in market-facing activities such as conference presentations.

Benefits

• Work with industry-leading experts on a broad scale of HR topics.
• Professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• Vibrant and inclusive culture with talented colleagues.
• Career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
• Health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs, and employee assistance programs.

Pay

The applicable base salary range for this role is $165,500 to $331,000. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.