Principal Rewards Consultant

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Principal Rewards Consultant

role at

Mercer .

We are seeking a talented individual to join our

Career Consulting

team at

Mercer . This role will be based in [Office Location] and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office or with clients.

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 Principal consultant, you will lead delivery of large-scale projects, coach team members, and solve complex compensation challenges. In addition, you will support the business development process. This is a great opportunity to partner with senior management and HR leaders to develop and deliver compensation strategies that attract, retain, and motivate talent.

What you will do

Structure, direct, review, and interpret analyses performed by project teams

Develop compensation strategies, philosophies, and programs that address clients’ attraction and retention needs

Provide consulting services to senior management on compensation issues including pay strategy (structure and competitiveness), job architecture design, and digital activation of these designs

Manage day-to-day client interactions, building and maintaining strong relationships

Provide guidance and oversight to junior team members, supporting their development and ensuring quality deliverables

Generate revenue by developing new client relationships, extending existing engagements, and identifying cross-selling opportunities

What you need to have

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field

Extensive (8+) years of experience in compensation consulting or related HR advisory roles, with demonstrated subject matter expertise

Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects and complex client engagements

Deep knowledge of compensation strategy, compensation-related technology, incentive plan design, market analysis methodologies, and regulatory compliance

Strong client relationship management skills with experience advising senior executives

Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving and coaching

What makes you stand out

Experience leading engagements for global organizations with complex compensation challenges

Demonstrated success in leading or supporting business development activities

Advanced analytical skills and familiarity with compensation management tools, survey management tools, and AI-enabled compensation agents

Demonstrated leadership in developing innovative solutions and thought leadership content

Why join Mercer

Professional development opportunities and supportive leadership to help you grow

A vibrant, inclusive culture where you can collaborate with talented colleagues

A broad range of career opportunities and comprehensive benefits to support your well-being

A flexible hybrid work model balancing remote work with in‑office collaboration

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 mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

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. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

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