Executive Rewards Analyst - Hybrid, Data-Driven Pay

Hunt; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

401K retirement plan

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Mercer is seeking an Executive Rewards Compensation Analyst in Chicago, offering a hybrid work arrangement with in-office presence for at least three days per week. You will design and implement executive compensation programs, partner with clients and senior leaders, and support governance alignment with market best practices.

The role emphasizes data analysis, benchmarking, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of experience in a consulting firm or corporate role (preferably in executive compensation, total rewards, or finance).
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design.
• Intellectual curiosity; willingness to develop new skills and apply critical thinking.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate effectively.
• Flexibility to meet deadlines and adapt to changing client needs, including M&A contexts.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on executive compensation trends, governance, regulatory requirements, and market practices.
• Collect and analyze data relevant to executive pay programs, including benchmarking and incentive design features.
• Thrive with AI and technology-enabled tools.
• Assist in preparing materials for Board and Compensation Committee meetings.
• Participate in client meetings and discussions on executive compensation topics.
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the executive rewards practice.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Data analysis

Project management

Presentation design

Collaboration across diverse teams

Ability to work under deadlines

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Advanced Excel

Finance/accounting background

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Mercer is seeking an Executive Rewards Compensation Analyst in Chicago, offering a hybrid work arrangement with in-office presence for at least three days per week. You will design and implement executive compensation programs, partner with clients and senior leaders, and support governance alignment with market best practices.

The role emphasizes data analysis, benchmarking, and collaboration across teams.