Senior Associate, Senior Talent Strategy Consultant I

Marsh McLennan • Los Angeles, CA

116d • $132,000 - $182,500 • Remote

About The Position

Mercer (US) LLC is seeking candidates for the following full-time position 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.): Senior Associate, Senior Talent Strategy Consultant I. We will count on you to: Lead client projects to translate Human Resources data and organizational data into actionable insights that improve and drive talent decisions, collaborating with economists, psychologists and statisticians. Serve as an expert advisor and lead quantitative and qualitative analyses. Peer review advanced statistical analysis, including regression modeling and statistical testing using SAS/R. Play an integral role in preparing client deliverables, by creating new slide templates and SAS/R code for the production of displays to incorporate into client reports or interactive tools. Design new HR tools and protocols using R/Python code, making annotations and generalized templates that can be leveraged in future projects. Determine the appropriate analytical approach at the outset of a project and contribute to project monitoring, including creating project timelines and budgeting. Review client data and lead the resolution of data issues for clients. Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for clients to address issues or discrepancies with respect to HR data and statistical analysis. Develop customized client reports based on outcomes of statistical analysis. Coach junior colleagues on statistical analysis and economics concepts as they pertain to HR. Delegate project work to lower-level analysts and review their work product. Participate in business development to improve business offerings as well as get new clients.

Requirements

• Must have a PhD degree or foreign equivalent in Economics, IO Psychology, Statistics, or a related field plus two (2) years of experience in the position offered or a related position.
• In the alternative, employer will accept a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Economics, IO Psychology, Statistics, or a related field plus five (5) years of experience in the position offered or a related position.
• Must have two (2) years (or five [5] years with a Master's) of experience with advanced statistical analysis including multivariate and logistic regression modeling and statistical tests.
• Experience with executing statistical tables and data visualization in MS Excel and Tableau.
• Experience with performing data transformation and quantitative analysis using large data sets.
• Experience supporting labor market diagnostics regarding diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to explain statistical analysis results and economics concepts to clients from various backgrounds.
• Experience conducting Executive interviews utilizing Zoom and Teams.
• Experience performing project management including creating project timelines and budgeting using applications including SmartSheet.
• Experience peer reviewing and overseeing data structures and models built by junior analysts.

Nice To Haves

• Building new tools and protocols for future use, including creating shiny modules in R shiny app.
• Building user guide of tools and writing SAS macros for improving the efficiency of programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead client projects to translate Human Resources data and organizational data into actionable insights.
• Collaborate with economists, psychologists, and statisticians.
• Serve as an expert advisor and lead quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Peer review advanced statistical analysis, including regression modeling and statistical testing using SAS/R.
• Prepare client deliverables by creating new slide templates and SAS/R code.
• Design new HR tools and protocols using R/Python code.
• Determine the appropriate analytical approach at the outset of a project.
• Contribute to project monitoring, including creating project timelines and budgeting.
• Review client data and lead the resolution of data issues for clients.
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for clients.
• Develop customized client reports based on outcomes of statistical analysis.
• Coach junior colleagues on statistical analysis and economics concepts.
• Delegate project work to lower-level analysts and review their work product.
• Participate in business development to improve business offerings and acquire new clients.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits
• Tuition assistance
• 401K savings and other retirement programs
• Employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree