Talent & Rewards Consulting Analyst / Associate

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. • Chicago, IL

40d • $75,500 - $151,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Career Consulting team at Mercer. This role will be based in Chicago and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. Mercer is uniquely qualified to help organizations design and execute sophisticated workforce strategies, whether it's for a multinational organization or a local company attempting to grow within its market. We provide best-in-class consulting, rigorous analytics, and data-driven insights that help organizations make fact-based decisions. As a Talent & Rewards Consulting Analyst / Associate, you will work with clients around the world to engage their most important assets, their people. This is a great opportunity to partner with senior executives and HR leaders to optimize business performance through strategies that better manage, reward, and engage their people. Mercer provides clients with a range of integrated solutions across various practice areas: Rewards, Job Architecture, Work Re-Design, HR Transformation, Talent Strategy, Workforce Planning & Analytics, Communications, Change Management and Mobility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-4 years of experience in compensation, total rewards, HR, or finance, preferably in a consulting environment
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity; seeking opportunities to develop new skills and apply critical thinking to solve problems
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate with others in a skillful and engaging manner
• Flexibility to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing client needs
• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office- specifically Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Consulting and client management skills
• Strong business and financial acumen

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to understand industry and organization-specific issues that could include business strategy, corporate performance, compensation and rewards practices and trends, global expansion, and best practices in career management
• Collect, examine, and analyze data relevant to developing solutions in the various practices
• Perform data analysis to understand financial performance, talent management trends, and pay practices for clients and the broader marketplace.
• Develop and review client presentations and exhibits based on collected and calculated data, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Analyze clients' strategic, financial, and organizational information to provide insights for more senior members of the project team
• Act as a liaison between Mercer project teams and client secondary contacts, participating in client meetings, fact-finding interviews, and presentations.
• Participate in team brainstorming sessions to develop client recommendations
• Support business development activities by assisting with project plan development and pricing.

Benefits

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
• 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: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities