Sr. Executive Compensation Consultant

About the role

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Career team at Mercer. 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.
• Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools.
• 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.

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.

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role that requires working 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.