Senior Consultant - Compensation Consulting

Marsh; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh is seeking a project-oriented HR professional in India to drive compensation-related engagements for clients in Gurgaon. You will manage end-to-end project plans, client interactions, and ensure timely delivery of milestones within Mercer’s framework.

The role emphasizes client liaison, data analytics, and strong interpersonal communication to grow wallet share and deliver value.

Qualifications

• MBA or postgraduate degree in HR or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in compensation domain; consulting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a project plan and seek sign-off from the Project Manager and client project team on the plan.
• Schedule meetings with client points of contact as required per the project plan.
• Monitor and report progress against deliverables to the client and project team on an ongoing basis.
• Escalate any delays in the delivery of key milestones to the Project Manager.
• Make presentations to the client on the recommended solution.
• Modify the solution as per recommendations shared by client within Mercer’s framework.
• Liaise with Finance and raise invoices on a timely basis based on agreed deliveries.
• Track payments for the project on an ongoing basis.
• Identify key clients in the industry segment assigned / owned.
• Meet prospective clients and present solutions.
• Create proposals for prospective clients; Interact with clients for preliminary information; Modify proposals as required.
• Interact with clients (with minimal support) for seeking information, discussing deliverables and setting up meetings as part of the project deliverables
• Build a strong working relationships with clients and establish self as a key point of contact
• Ensure engagement beyond the project delivery to grow Mercer wallet share and be a preferred provider

Skills

HR

Compensation

Data analytics

Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

MBA/PG in HR

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

We will count on you to:

• Create a project plan based on the scope of work agreed with the client;
• Seek sign-off from the Project Manager and client project team on the plan;
• Schedule meetings with client points of contact as required per the project plan;
• Monitor and report progress against deliverables to the client and project team on an ongoing basis;
• Escalate any delays in the delivery of key milestones to the Project Manager
• Make presentations to the client on the recommended solution;
• Modify the solution as per recommendations shared by client within Mercer’s framework
• Liaise with Finance and raise invoices on a timely basis based on agreed deliveries;
• Track payments for the project on an ongoing basis
• Identify key clients in the industry segment assigned / owned
• Meet prospective clients and present solutions
• Create proposals for prospective clients; Interact with clients for preliminary information; Modify proposals as required
• Interact with clients (with minimal support) for seeking information, discussing deliverables and setting up meetings as part of the project deliverables
• Build a strong working relationships with clients and establish self as a key point of contact
• Ensure engagement beyond the project delivery to grow Mercer wallet share and be a preferred provider

What you need to have:

• MBA/Post Graduation in Human Resources or equivalent .
• 3-5 years of experience post qualification
• Relevant experience in compensation domain (prior consulting experience is preferable)

What makes you stand out:

• Human Resources, experience expertise in Compensation & Benefit is preferred
• Good understanding of various areas in HR, comfort with numbers and understanding of compensation terminology
• High proficiency with excel and data analytics
• Dynamic, motivated, flexible and result-oriented personality with the ability to perform under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), 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 about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment.

We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, 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.

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.

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 embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment.

We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, 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.

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.