Compensation Consulting Analyst

Description

• Under moderate supervision, analyse clients’ financial and compensation data versus market benchmarks using Excel modelling and structured approaches.
• Work with colleagues to validate market data and ensure client specifications are met; perform revisions and updates as required.
• Create clear, accurate exhibits that compare market compensation data to client data to support client meetings and reviews by more senior consultants.
• Understand talent management trends, pay practices and policies relevant to the client and the broader marketplace; apply that understanding to analysis and recommendations.
• Research public filings and other sources to gather financial and market data; develop peer groups for benchmarking and comparators analysis.
• Use Mercer’s in‑house technology (and equivalent proprietary tools) to run reports and extract market data for analysis and deliverable preparation.
• Assist in preparing client presentations and reports by converting Excel analysis into PowerPoint exhibits for review by senior consultants.
• Support seminar and workshop logistics and materials when needed, working under close supervision of senior consultants.
• Maintain accurate documentation of methodologies, data sources, and assumptions to ensure transparency and reproducibility of analysis.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Human Resources, or related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience in compensation, total rewards, HR analytics, finance, or consulting (recent graduates with relevant internships are welcome).
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; able to present analysis clearly to colleagues and senior reviewers.
• Willingness to learn and follow established methodologies under supervision.
• Team-player attitude; able to collaborate with colleagues and respond to feedback promptly.
• Strong research skills and the ability to synthesise information from public filings, market reports, and proprietary data.
• Client-service orientation and professionalism in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

Why join our team:

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 impact for 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.