Strategic Compensation Partner — Remote

Mercury Insurance Company; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Work from anywhere in the UnitedStates

Paid time off and holidays

Bonus programs and incentives

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Mercury Insurance Company is seeking a Senior Compensation Partner to act as a strategic partner to executives and People Business Partners, guiding complex pay decisions and evolving Mercury’s compensation framework. You will lead the annual compensation cycle and enable leaders with practical guidance.

The role emphasizes market benchmarking, job evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration to attract and retain talent in a regulated, multi-location organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business or related field.
• Five or more years of compensation-focused experience.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets for modeling.
• Ability to influence and communicate with executives and stakeholders.
• CCP designation or progress toward certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic compensation partner for assigned business groups and build relationships with executives and leaders.
• Navigate ambiguous compensation questions and recommend practical solutions aligned with Mercury’s philosophy.
• Advise on hiring, promotions, and other pay decisions using market benchmarks and policy.
• Lead the annual compensation cycle including base pay increases, bonuses and equity planning.
• Develop and deliver enablement on Mercury’s compensation programs and tools for managers and partners.
• Coach and mentor junior team members and ensure accurate compensation practices.

Skills

Market benchmarking

Job architecture / leveling

Excel / Google Sheets

Stakeholder communication

AI-enabled tooling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, or related field

CCP certification preferred

Job description

Mercury Insurance Company is seeking a Senior Compensation Partner to act as a strategic partner to executives and People Business Partners, guiding complex pay decisions and evolving Mercury’s compensation framework. You will lead the annual compensation cycle and enable leaders with practical guidance.

The role emphasizes market benchmarking, job evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration to attract and retain talent in a regulated, multi-location organization.