Senior Executive Compensation Consultant | Hybrid & Travel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

401K

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Mercer seeks a Senior (Executive) Compensation Consultant to join our Career team. This hybrid role supports clients nationwide and may be based in Chicago, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland, or Columbus, with in-office presence at least three days a week.

You will lead executive compensation engagements, design pay structures, and drive business development in US markets, while mentoring colleagues and staying current with industry trends and governance changes.

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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

15+ years exp

Sales leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Mercer seeks a Senior (Executive) Compensation Consultant to join our Career team. This hybrid role supports clients nationwide and may be based in Chicago, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland, or Columbus, with in-office presence at least three days a week.

You will lead executive compensation engagements, design pay structures, and drive business development in US markets, while mentoring colleagues and staying current with industry trends and governance changes.