Executive Compensation Leader - Higher Education

Mercer; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 248,000 - 372,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer is seeking a Senior Executive Compensation Consultant to lead the design and delivery of executive and broad-based compensation programs, with a primary focus on higher education clients. You will manage project teams, own client relationships, drive revenue through new business development, and ensure junior team members have meaningful development opportunities.

This hybrid role requires at least three days per week in the office and involves liaising with Marsh units as the career

Qualifications

• Significant experience in executive and broad-based compensation consulting, preferably for higher education clients.
• Strong technical skills in compensation analysis, incentive-plan design, and total rewards strategy.
• Advanced degree (MBA, CCP) preferred; evidence of client leadership and sales ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of executive and broad-based compensation programs for higher education clients.
• Manage project teams and own client relationships to drive revenue growth.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure meaningful development opportunities across the team.
• Develop and present client deliverables, analyses, and recommendations to senior clients.
• Collaborate across Marsh businesses to position Mercer as the career thought leader in higher education.

Skills

Executive compensation consulting

Broad-based compensation

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Analytics and data-driven strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/economics

Job description

Mercer is seeking a Senior Executive Compensation Consultant to lead the design and delivery of executive and broad-based compensation programs, with a primary focus on higher education clients. You will manage project teams, own client relationships, drive revenue through new business development, and ensure junior team members have meaningful development opportunities.

This hybrid role requires at least three days per week in the office and involves liaising with Marsh units as the career