Compensation Consultant (Senior Associate)

Marsh Agency; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh Agency’s Talent and Rewards Consulting team is seeking a Compensation Consultant based in Montreal. The role follows a hybrid work model with in-office presence at least three days per week, offering opportunities to conduct research, develop compensation programs, and advise clients on pay structures and talent management.

You will lead pay equity initiatives, design job evaluation systems, prepare strategic presentations for executives, and collaborate with clients across industries.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent English communication skills, as this role requires communication with colleagues and clients outside Quebec.
• Experience in management consulting, total rewards, compensation, finance, human resources, or accounting is an asset.
• Experience in project management, data analysis, financial modeling, and presentation design is an asset.
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, along with strong proficiency in Excel.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work under tight deadlines and respond to changing client needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills in both French and English.
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to pursue opportunities to develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to understand issues and challenges facing companies, including compensation and benefits practices and trends.
• Lead pay equity projects at provincial or federal level.
• Participate in design and implementation of job evaluation or job classification systems.
• Analyze clients’ data to provide advice on compensation and talent management solutions.
• Prepare client presentations, including boards and executives.
• Develop compensation programs—including base salary and incentive plans—for non-executive employees.
• Create job profiles and career paths.

Skills

English fluency

French fluency

Excel proficiency

Project management

Data analysis

Presentation design

Client communication

Education

Bachelors/MBA or related

MBA or related master's

Job description

Marsh’s Talent and Rewards Consulting team is seeking a Compensation Consultant. This position will be based in Montreal and will follow a hybrid work model, with a requirement to work in the office at least three days per week.

What We Expect From You

• Conduct research and analysis to understand the issues and challenges facing companies and industries, including business strategy, company performance, compensation and benefits practices and trends, and best practices in talent management.
• Have experience leading pay equity projects at the provincial or federal level.
• Participate in the design and implementation of job evaluation or job classification systems.
• Analyze clients’ strategic, financial, and organizational data to provide advice that enables them to develop compensation and talent management solutions.
• Participate in team brainstorming sessions to develop recommendations for clients.
• Prepare presentations for clients, including boards of directors, executives, senior leaders, and human resources professionals. Conduct comparative analyses of executive compensation at publicly traded companies.
• Develop compensation programs—including base salary and incentive plans—for non-executive employees.
• Create job profiles and career paths.

Skills And Experience Required

• At least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent English communication skills, as this role requires communication with colleagues and clients outside Quebec.
• Experience in management consulting, total rewards, compensation, finance, human resources, or accounting is an asset.
• Experience in project management, data analysis, financial modeling, and presentation design is an asset.
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, along with strong proficiency in Excel.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work under tight deadlines and respond to changing client needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills in both French and English.
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to pursue opportunities to develop new skills.

What Will Help You Stand Out

• A B.Com., HBA/MBA, Master’s degree in Industrial Relations, or a degree in a related field—such as finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, engineering, human resources, or accounting—or equivalent work experience is an asset.

Why Join Our Team

• We help you perform at your best through professional development opportunities, meaningful work, and supportive leaders.
• We foster a dynamic and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and make an impact for your colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Our scale enables us to offer a wide range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards designed to enhance your well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best, most qualified people and value colleagues of all backgrounds, without regard to age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In accordance with applicable legislation, Marsh will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need please contact [e-mail]

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.