Executive Compensation Leader for Higher Education (Hybrid)

Mercer; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 248,000 - 372,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Mercer is seeking a Senior Executive Compensation Consultant to lead design and delivery of executive and broad-based compensation programs, with a focus on higher education clients. You will manage project teams, own client relationships, and drive revenue by developing new business opportunities.

You will guide junior staff, collaborate with Marsh units, and shape compensation philosophy, strategy, and program design to align with client goals and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in executive and broad-based compensation consulting.
• Strong skills in incentive-plan design and total rewards.
• Knowledge of compensation regulations for tax-exempt organizations.
• Proven client-relationship and project leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Structure, direct, review, and interpret compensation analyses produced by project teams.
• Develop broad-based compensation philosophies, strategies, and programs that support clients’ attraction and retention goals.
• Monitor higher-education trends and adapt Marsh tools, research, and resources to create practical, data-driven strategies and solutions for higher education clients.
• Assess current pay and program features against market practice and clients’ circumstances and prepare clear client deliverables.
• Design short-term incentive programs and financial performance measurement/target-setting systems aligned with clients’ strategic objectives.
• Advise senior management on remuneration and related human capital issues.
• Generate revenue by developing new client relationships, expanding existing accounts, and representing Mercer in the marketplace.
• Delegate work and provide guidance to team members, assigning tasks at appropriate career levels to create development opportunities.
• Liaise with consultants across Marsh business units as the career thought leader for the higher education vertical.

Skills

Executive compensation

Broad-based compensation

Client relationship

Project leadership

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/economics

Advanced degree preferred (MBA/CCP)

Job description

Mercer is seeking a Senior Executive Compensation Consultant to lead design and delivery of executive and broad-based compensation programs, with a focus on higher education clients. You will manage project teams, own client relationships, and drive revenue by developing new business opportunities.

You will guide junior staff, collaborate with Marsh units, and shape compensation philosophy, strategy, and program design to align with client goals and regulatory requirements.