We are seeking a talented individual to join our Career team at Mercer. This role will be based in Toronto, and it is a hybrid role with a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
As a Compensation Consultant Associate, you will join a national team of 100 passionate consultants who have a wealth of expertise in employee and executive rewards, employee communication, talent strategy and workforce analytics.
This is a great opportunity to work with a premier client base consisting of large complex Canadian and global organizations, and be able to tap into the expertise across Mercer’s global network and work with a broad range of colleagues and industry experts.
We will count on you:
- Conduct research and analysis to understand industry and organization-specific issues, including business strategy, corporate performance, compensation and rewards practices and trends, and best practices in talent management
- Analyze clients' strategic, financial, and organizational information to provide insights that will develop into rewards and talent solutions
- Participate in team brainstorming sessions to develop client recommendations
- Prepare client presentations, including recommendations presented to boards of directors, executives, senior management, and HR leaders
- Developing a base salary and bonus program for non-executive employees
- Creating role profiles and career path tools
What you need to have:
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in management consulting, total rewards, compensation, finance, human resources or accounting preferred
- OR minimum 5 years of experience in project management, data analysis, financial modeling and presentation design
- Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, and a solid background in Excel
- Flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work under tight deadlines or changing client needs
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity, seeking opportunities to develop new skills
What makes you stand out?
- BComm, HBA/MBA, MIR or related degree including significant coursework in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, human resources (HR) and/or accounting, or equivalent work experience preferred
- Progress towards CHRP, CCP designations
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.
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in management consulting, total rewards, compensation, finance, human resources, or accounting
- Alternatively, minimum 5 years of experience in project management, data analysis, financial modeling, and presentation design
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
- Solid background in Excel
- Ability to work flexibly under tight deadlines and changing client needs
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity and willingness to develop new skills
- BComm, HBA, MBA, MIR, or related degree with significant coursework in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, human resources, or accounting, or equivalent work experience
- Progress toward CHRP or CCP designations
Marsh McLennan Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Marsh McLennan and has not been reviewed or approved by Marsh McLennan.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave offerings are described as generous, including sizable PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and additional time off such as paid volunteer time and “Summer days.” These time-off benefits are portrayed as a standout part of the overall rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision options, with additional supports like disability and life insurance and access to mental health resources and an EAP. The breadth of plan options is positioned as a core strength of the benefits package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as solid, with 401(k) programs and employer matching frequently highlighted alongside other financial programs. Stock purchase options are also referenced as an additional wealth-building component of the total rewards mix.
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What We Do
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) brings together nearly 78,000 experts in risk, strategy, and people across Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman, serving clients in over 130 countries. Marsh enables enterprise worldwide by helping clients manage risks, transforming uncertainty into opportunity. Guy Carpenter helps clients grow profitably with reinsurance broking expertise, advisory services, and advanced analytics. Mercer helps organizations advance the health, wealth, and careers of their most vital asset — their people. Oliver Wyman’s expertise in strategy, operations, risk, and organization transformation changes what is possible for our clients, their industries, and society. Together, we combine a unique range of capabilities to help our clients solve problems, seize opportunities, and build lasting success in increasingly complex operating environments.







