Principal Rewards Consultant
Description:
Mercer is uniquely qualified to help organizations design and execute sophisticated workforce strategies, whether it’s for a multinational organization or a local company attempting to grow within its market. We provide best-in-class consulting, rigorous analytics, and data-driven insights that help organizations make fact-based decisions.
As a Principal consultant, you will lead delivery of large-scale projects, coach team members, and solve complex compensation challenges. In addition, you will support the business development process. This is a great opportunity to partner with senior management and HR leaders to develop and deliver compensation strategies that attract, retain, and motivate talent.
What you will do:
- Structure, direct, review, and interpret analyses performed by project teams
- Develop compensation strategies, philosophies, and programs that address clients’ attraction and retention needs
- Provide consulting services to senior management on compensation issues including pay strategy (structure and competitiveness), job architecture design, We are seeking a talented individual to join our Career Consulting team at Mercer. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office or with clients.
Mercer is uniquely qualified to help organizations design and execute sophisticated workforce strategies, whether it’s for a multinational organization or a local company attempting to grow within its market. We provide best-in-class consulting, rigorous analytics, and data-driven insights that help organizations make fact-based decisions.
As a Principal consultant, you will lead delivery of large-scale projects, coach team members, and solve complex compensation challenges. In addition, you will support the business development process. This is a great opportunity to partner with senior management and HR leaders to develop and deliver compensation strategies that attract, retain, and motivate talent.
What you will do:
- Structure, direct, review, and interpret analyses performed by project teams
- Develop compensation strategies, philosophies, and programs that address clients’ attraction and retention needs
- Provide consulting services to senior management on compensation issues including pay strategy (structure and competitiveness), job architecture design, and digital activation of these designs
- Manage day-to-day client interactions, building and maintaining strong relationships
- Provide guidance and oversight to junior team members, supporting their development and ensuring quality deliverables
- Generate revenue by developing new client relationships, extending existing engagements, and identifying cross-selling opportunities
What you need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field
- Extensive (8+) years of experience in compensation consulting or related HR advisory roles, with demonstrated subject matter expertise
- Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects and complex client engagements
- Deep knowledge of compensation strategy, compensation-related technology, incentive plan design, market analysis methodologies, and regulatory compliance
- Strong client relationship management skills with experience advising senior executives
- Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving and coaching
| Organization | Mercer |
| Industry | Consultant Jobs |
| Occupational Category | Principal Rewards Consultant |
| Job Location | Atlanta, GA, USA |
| Shift Type | Morning |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Gender | No Preference |
| Career Level | Experienced Professional |
| Experience | 8 Years |
| Posted at | 2026-02-14 3:47 pm |
| Expires on | 2026-12-01 |