Executive Compensation Leader, Higher Education

Mercer; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 248,000 - 372,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer, a Marsh business, is seeking a Senior Executive Compensation Consultant to lead executive and broad-based compensation programs with a focus on higher education clients. This hybrid role involves client leadership, revenue growth, and mentoring junior staff.

You will manage project teams, oversee deliverables, and collaborate across Marsh offices to deliver data-driven, market-informed solutions for clients in higher education.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in executive and broad-based compensation consulting, preferably with higher education clients.
• Strong technical skills in compensation analysis, incentive-plan design, and total rewards strategy.
• Solid knowledge of executive compensation regulations for tax-exempt organizations.
• Proven client-relationship and project-leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of executive and broad-based compensation programs.
• Manage project teams and client relationships.
• Drive revenue through new business development.
• Mentor junior team members and delegate work for development.
• Collaborate with Marsh offices as the career thought leader for higher education.

Skills

Executive comp

Broad-based comp

Client relationship

Project leadership

Revenue growth

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Mercer, a Marsh business, is seeking a Senior Executive Compensation Consultant to lead executive and broad-based compensation programs with a focus on higher education clients. This hybrid role involves client leadership, revenue growth, and mentoring junior staff.

You will manage project teams, oversee deliverables, and collaborate across Marsh offices to deliver data-driven, market-informed solutions for clients in higher education.