Company:Mercer
Description:Job Description For Posting
We are seeking a talented individual to join our
Career Consulting team at
Mercer. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office or with clients.
As a
Principal Compensation 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
- Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools
- 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 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
The applicable base salary range for this role is $129,600 to $259,200.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
Applications will be accepted until:
October 2, 2026
