Executive Compensation & Total Rewards Leader

Mercer; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer seeks a Senior (Executive) Compensation Consultant to join its Career team, with a hybrid role across Chicago, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland or Columbus. Focus on executive compensation and total rewards design for clients nationwide, while leading engagements and fostering strong relationships.

Role requires deep expertise, sales leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic recommendations.

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

Executive compensation

Total rewards

Client relationships

Sales leadership

Project delivery

Communication & presentations

Job description

Mercer seeks a Senior (Executive) Compensation Consultant to join its Career team, with a hybrid role across Chicago, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland or Columbus. Focus on executive compensation and total rewards design for clients nationwide, while leading engagements and fostering strong relationships.

Role requires deep expertise, sales leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic recommendations.