Compensation Consultant (Senior Associate)

Montréal, QC
Hybrid
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Nov 22, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 3 days per week
Seniority: Not Applicable

Job summary

Research and analyze business, compensation, rewards, and talent management issues, then develop workforce rewards solutions such as salary structures, incentive programs, job evaluation systems, and pay equity initiatives. Prepare client presentations and recommendations, support business development, and contribute to internal practice development, new solutions, and training.

Job details

Mercer’s Career Consulting Team is seeking a Compensation Consultant (Senior Associate). This role will be based in Montreal, and it is a hybrid role with a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. We will count on you to: Lead 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. Leverage Marsh data, solutions, methodologies, and network of experts to solve problems and develop solutions that help address clients’ needs and advance their workforce and rewards objectives and programs Develop workforce rewards programs including salary structures, incentive programs, job evaluation systems, pay equity and transparency programs, skills frameworks, job architectures, etc. Prepare client presentations, including recommendations presented to executives, senior management, and HR leaders Support Principals and Partners in business development efforts, contributing to proposals as required Contribute to internal practice development initiatives including the development of new solutions, intellectual capital, training and development efforts, etc. What you need to have: Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience Bilingualism in both English & French Experience in management consulting, total rewards, compensation, finance, human resources or accounting preferred Experience in project management, data analysis, financial modeling and presentation design preferred 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 degrees, e.g., finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, engineering, human resources (HR) and/or accounting, or equivalent work experience preferred. 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. Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. Marsh 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In accordance with applicable legislation, Marsh will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need please contact reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com Marsh 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 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. R_337624

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Requirements

Requires at least five years of relevant experience and fluency in both English and French; experience in consulting, compensation, total rewards, finance, human resources, or accounting is preferred. Candidates should bring strong analytical and Excel skills, with project management, data analysis, financial modeling, presentation design, adaptability, and excellent communication skills; relevant business or related degrees are preferred.