Senior Executive Compensation Lead - Hybrid, Travel

Mercer; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

Mercer’s Career team seeks a Senior (Executive) Compensation Consultant to lead compensation strategy engagements across a diverse client base.

The role is hybrid with offices in multiple cities, including Indianapolis and Chicago, requiring three days in the office weekly. You will partner with HR and business leaders to design modern total rewards programs, mentor junior staff, and drive client value across industries.

Qualifications

• 15+ years 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 client engagements on executive compensation strategy.
• Design pay benchmarking, incentive plans, and pay structures.
• Develop business development initiatives to grow Mercer's Rewards presence.
• Build strong client relationships as trusted advisor to HR and leadership teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design total rewards solutions.
• Provide expert advisory on executive pay across industries.
• Oversee projects to ensure timely, high-quality recommendations.
• Stay updated on market trends and regulatory changes.
• Mentor consulting talent and foster learning.

Skills

Executive compensation

Client relationship management

Sales leadership

Communication

Job description

Mercer’s Career team seeks a Senior (Executive) Compensation Consultant to lead compensation strategy engagements across a diverse client base.

The role is hybrid with offices in multiple cities, including Indianapolis and Chicago, requiring three days in the office weekly. You will partner with HR and business leaders to design modern total rewards programs, mentor junior staff, and drive client value across industries.