Executive Compensation Leader — Hybrid & Travel

Mercer; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Tuition assistance

401K retirement savings

Job summary

Mercer is seeking a Senior (Executive) Compensation Consultant to lead client engagements on executive compensation strategy, benchmarking, and total rewards modernization. The role covers multiple US markets with travel supported by a hybrid office model.

You will shape pay structures, advise leadership, and mentor junior consultants while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality recommendations and presentations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience delivering (executive) compensation or total rewards solutions.
• Ability to lead sales, manage project delivery, and nurture client relationships.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage client engagements focused on (executive) compensation strategy, including pay benchmarking, incentive plan design, and pay structure modernization.
• Develop and execute business development initiatives to grow Mercer's Rewards presence, particularly in key US markets.
• Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor to HR and business leadership teams.
• Collaborate with Mercer's cross functional teams to design integrated total rewards solutions that address complex client needs.
• Provide expert advisory on (executive) pay considerations to clients in various industries and ownership structures.
• Oversee project teams to ensure timely delivery of high quality recommendations and presentations.
• Stay abreast of evolving market trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in compensation and total rewards.
• Mentor and develop consulting talent, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Relationship management

Job description

Mercer is seeking a Senior (Executive) Compensation Consultant to lead client engagements on executive compensation strategy, benchmarking, and total rewards modernization. The role covers multiple US markets with travel supported by a hybrid office model.

You will shape pay structures, advise leadership, and mentor junior consultants while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality recommendations and presentations.