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
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to work under tight deadlines or 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 designation
What We Do
Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in more than 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has more than 7,000 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh McLennan [NYSE: MMC].









