Mercer (US) LLC is seeking candidates for the following full-time position based in the Los Angeles, CA office (A telecommuting/hybrid work schedule may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite, in accordance with company policies.):
Career Consulting Associate
We will count on you to:
Work with a wide range of clients to help develop and implement rewards programs for their employees, providing advice on pay philosophy, rewards strategy, incentive design, market trends, regulations, and best practices. Draw on global research and rigorous analysis. Write and structure customized client presentations/reports. Perform data analysis using advanced dynamic Excel modeling. Draw conclusions from the data for project managers’ and senior consultants’ review. Review and/or develop exhibits based on collected and calculated data. Work closely with project managers and senior consultants on the project to determine exhibits to be included in final client presentations. Understand project components and processes to make sure analyses are correct. Apply computer and research skills to understand financial performance, talent management trends, and pay practices and policies for a particular client and within the broader marketplace.
What you need to have:
Must have a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in any field plus two (2) years of experience in the position offered or a related position. Must have two (2) years of experience with all of the following: Working with and applying various compensation models, including base pay, bonuses, incentives, and benefits; Analyzing data and trends related to total rewards and/or human resources practices primarily through use of compensation management software, including MarketPay and PayScale, and salary surveys; Leveraging job evaluation principles and benchmarking techniques including market pricing and point-factor to establish organizational structures, internal pay equity, and competitive compensation positioning against industry standards; Researching and sourcing data from public filings to conduct analysis on industry and organization-specific issues including business strategy, corporate performance, compensation and rewards practices and trends, global expansion, and best practice in career management; Writing advanced Microsoft Excel formulas and utilizing Excel to create exhibits and reports on rewards and compensation programs; Managing multiple workforce rewards, executive rewards, or HR transformation projects, stakeholders, and deadlines concurrently; Developing compelling Microsoft PowerPoint reports that effectively inform key decision-makers of compensation trends, benchmarking data, and analysis results; Presenting findings and recommendations to various senior-level stakeholders, fostering informed decision-making and alignment on compensation strategies; Leveraging internal employee data to assess organization-wide human capital and total rewards strategy and providing recommended adjustments to senior leadership.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $158,000 per year.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. 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.
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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.