Senior; Executive Compensation Consultant

Senior (Executive) Compensation Consultant

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Career team at Mercer
. The role will be based in New York City, Boston, MA, or Philadelphia, PA. It is a hybrid role that requires working at least three days a week in the office. Clients may be located anywhere in the United States; some travel is expected and encouraged to support client engagements and relationship building.

As a Principal Consultant specializing in (Executive) Compensation and Total Rewards, you will lead the design and implementation of comprehensive (executive) compensation programs, including short‑ and long‑term incentive plan design, overall pay strategy for executives and broader employee populations, and other total rewards topics that arise from clients’ evolving business needs. Your strategic insights will help organizations align (executive) compensation and rewards programs with business objectives and talent goals in dynamic and competitive markets.

• 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 U.S. 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.

• Seven to ten years of experience 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.

• Demonstrated expertise in compensation program design for executives and/or broader employee populations.
• Proven track record in achieving sales goals and managing multi‑faced projects.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and governance frameworks affecting compensation programs.
• Experience in market‑facing activities such as conference presentations.

• Work with industry‑leading experts on a broad scale of HR topics.
• Professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• A vibrant and inclusive culture that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Comprehensive benefits and rewards to enhance overall well‑being.

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses:
Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit

Marsh McLennan 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.

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