Senior Reward Consultant

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Reward Consulting team at Mercer. This role will be based in London. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Project manage and provide technical expertise on some of our largest and most complex projects.
• Independently manage small, standardised reward projects with little to no input from more senior consultants.
• Act as a liaison between the Mercer project team and the client.
• Participate in meetings with clients, including fact-finding interviews and presentations.
• Perform data analysis using advanced dynamic Excel modelling.
• Review Excel exhibits, PowerPoint presentations and initial conclusions prepared by analysts, providing feedback and supporting continuous development as required.
• Write and structure client presentations/reports which typically require a high level of customisation.
• Draw conclusions from the data for senior consultants’ review.
• Be accountable for delivery of high quality work on time and on budget.
• Support business development through contributing to proposals, attending pitch meetings or drafting thought pieces.
• May also research to solicit industry knowledge, company news, competitor reports on high level/industry trends, etc.
• Support internal projects, as required.

What you need to have

• Significant previous consulting experience across a variety of remuneration issues, which may include: compensation benchmarking, reward strategy / EVP development, job architecture, job analysis / evaluation, grading structure development, pay for performance and incentive plan design, career framework development, reward governance and compliance (incl. equal pay, gender pay gap reporting).
• Advanced Excel skills and an analytical mind-set.
• A deep track record delivering reward solutions to demanding global clients.
• Able to demonstrate a breadth of knowledge and experience of reward engagements with the technical skill set to drive challenging engagements forward.
• Track record of being a team player and building relationships at all levels internally and externally.
• Demonstrate effective communication and integration within client organisations and internal practices.
• Demonstrate a positive and participative style.
• Strive to continuously update technical and project management skills.
• Bring a point of view and challenge the status quo.
• Demonstrate a growth mind-set and comfort with ambiguity.

What makes you stand out

• Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy and attention to detail – follow Mercer peer review requirements.
• Demonstrate potential to work well in a fast-paced environment, handling pressure, tight deadlines and adapting easily to changing priorities.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage and monitor monthly processes.
• Ability to interrogate big data to drive meaningful client insights.
• Client Relationship Management applications/reporting tools.

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.