Sr. Executive Compensation Consultant

About the role

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Career team at Mercer as a Senior Consultant specializing in Executive Compensation and Total Rewards. This hybrid role is based in Chicago, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland, or Columbus, requiring at least three days a week in the office. Clients may be located anywhere in the United States, and some travel is expected to support client engagements and relationship building.

You will lead the design and implementation of comprehensive executive compensation programs, including short and long-term incentive plan design, overall pay strategy for executives and broader employee populations, and other total rewards topics driven by clients’ evolving business needs. Your strategic insights will help organizations align compensation and rewards programs with business objectives and talent goals in dynamic and competitive markets.

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 in 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, benefits, and rewards to enhance well-being.
• Health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings, and other retirement programs.
• 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. This position may also be eligible for performance-based incentives.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role requiring at least three days a week in the office. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.