Career Consulting Associate (Multiple Positions)

Marsh McLennan•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mercer (US) LLC is seeking candidates for the following full-time positions based in the Los Angeles, CA office (A telecommuting/hybrid work schedule may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite, in accordance with company policies.): Career Consulting Associate (Multiple Positions) We will count on you to: Work with a wide range of clients to help develop and implement rewards programs for their employees, providing advice on pay philosophy, rewards strategy, incentive design, market trends, regulations, and best practices. Draw on global research and rigorous analysis. Write and structure customized client presentations/reports. Perform data analysis using advanced dynamic Excel modeling. Draw conclusions from the data for project managers’ and senior consultants’ review. Review and/or develop exhibits based on collected and calculated data. Work closely with project managers and senior consultants on the project to determine exhibits to be included in final client presentations. Understand project components and processes to make sure analyses are correct. Apply computer and research skills to understand financial performance, talent management trends, and pay practices and policies for a particular client and within the broader marketplace.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in any field plus two (2) years of experience in the position offered or a related position.
Must have two (2) years of experience with all of the following:
Working with and applying various compensation models, including base pay, bonuses, incentives, and benefits
Analyzing data and trends related to total rewards and/or human resources practices primarily through use of compensation management software, including MarketPay and PayScale, and salary surveys
Leveraging job evaluation principles and benchmarking techniques including market pricing and point-factor to establish organizational structures, internal pay equity, and competitive compensation positioning against industry standards
Researching and sourcing data from public filings to conduct analysis on industry and organization-specific issues including business strategy, corporate performance, compensation and rewards practices and trends, global expansion, and best practice in career management
Writing advanced Microsoft Excel formulas and utilizing Excel to create exhibits and reports on rewards and compensation programs
Managing multiple workforce rewards, executive rewards, or HR transformation projects, stakeholders, and deadlines concurrently
Developing compelling Microsoft PowerPoint reports that effectively inform key decision-makers of compensation trends, benchmarking data, and analysis results
Presenting findings and recommendations to various senior-level stakeholders, fostering informed decision-making and alignment on compensation strategies
Leveraging internal employee data to assess organization-wide human capital and total rewards strategy and providing recommended adjustments to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Work with a wide range of clients to help develop and implement rewards programs for their employees, providing advice on pay philosophy, rewards strategy, incentive design, market trends, regulations, and best practices.
Draw on global research and rigorous analysis.
Write and structure customized client presentations/reports.
Perform data analysis using advanced dynamic Excel modeling.
Draw conclusions from the data for project managers’ and senior consultants’ review.
Review and/or develop exhibits based on collected and calculated data.
Work closely with project managers and senior consultants on the project to determine exhibits to be included in final client presentations.
Understand project components and processes to make sure analyses are correct.
Apply computer and research skills to understand financial performance, talent management trends, and pay practices and policies for a particular client and within the broader marketplace.