Senior (Executive) Compensation Consultant

Mercer•Philadelphia, PA

6d•$133,200 - $266,400•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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 US 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.