Senior Executive Compensation Consultant (Higher Education)

Location: Hybrid, based near a Mercer office; at least three days per week in the office or working onsite with clients.

Base salary: $248,000–$372,000 per year, plus potential performance-based incentives.

Company

hirify.global is a global professional services company providing consulting and advisory services across risk, capital, people, investments, and management consulting.

What you will do

• Lead the design and delivery of executive and broad-based compensation programs for higher education clients.
• Structure, direct, review, and interpret compensation analyses and client deliverables.
• Develop compensation philosophies, incentive programs, and financial performance measurement systems aligned with client objectives.
• Manage project teams, client relationships, presentations, and senior-management advisory work.
• Generate revenue by developing new relationships, expanding existing accounts, and representing Mercer in the marketplace.
• Delegate work, mentor junior consultants, and coordinate with consultants across Marsh business units.

Requirements

• Significant experience in executive and broad-based compensation consulting, preferably with higher education clients.
• Strong technical skills in compensation analysis, incentive-plan design, and total rewards strategy.
• Knowledge of executive compensation regulations for tax-exempt organizations.
• Proven client-relationship and project-leadership experience, including client-facing presentations and materials.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field.
• At least three days per week in a local office or onsite with clients is required.

Nice to have

• Experience driving sales and maintaining a book of business in higher education or similar sectors.
• Advanced degree such as an MBA or relevant certification such as CCP.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and collaborating across multiple office teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Professional development opportunities and varied consulting work.
• Inclusive, flexible, and collaborative work environment.
• AI and technology-enabled tools support the working environment.
• Health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401(k) savings, retirement programs, and employee assistance programs.