Executive Rewards Compensation Analyst

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

Company:

Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Career Consulting team at Mercer. This role will be based in Chicago, IL and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office or with clients.

Mercer is uniquely qualified to help organizations design and execute sophisticated workforce strategies, whether it's for a multinational organization or a local company attempting to grow within its market. We provide best-in-class consulting, rigorous analytics, and data-driven insights that help organizations make fact-based decisions.

As an Executive Rewards Compensation Analyst, you will work closely with clients to support the design and implementation of executive compensation programs that align with their business strategy and governance requirements. This is a great opportunity to partner with senior executives, Board members, and HR leaders to optimize executive pay and incentives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market best practices.

We will count on you to:

• 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 compensation levels as well as incentive plan design features

• Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools

• Assist in preparing materials for Board and Compensation Committee meetings

• Participate in client meetings and contribute to discussions on executive compensation topics

• Support knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the executive rewards practice

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree

• 1 - 3 years of experience working 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; seeking opportunities to develop new skills and apply critical thinking to solve problems

• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate with others in a skillful and engaging manner

• Flexibility to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing client needs, particularly in M&A situations

• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office - specifically Excel and PowerPoint

What makes you stand out?

• Advanced proficiency in Excel

• Finance/accounting background or experience

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communities.

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [e-mail] is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person. The applicable base salary range for this role is $75,500 to $151,000. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.