Principal – Executive Rewards, Client Impact and Delivery

About the role

Join Mercer Workforce Solutions, part of Marsh, as a Principal focused on executive rewards, client impact and delivery. This senior consulting position is based in Melbourne (or Sydney) and operates in a hybrid model, requiring at least three days per week in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Lead consulting projects for executive and non‑executive reward needs, developing diagnosis frameworks and methodologies.
• Advise boards, remuneration committees and executive teams on pay and governance structures, presenting recommendations directly to senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development in the board and executive remuneration space.
• Develop and apply new analytical techniques, benchmarking and modelling to strengthen Mercer’s intellectual capital.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships, including attending board and remuneration committee meetings.

Required profile

• Advanced technical expertise in executive reward with experience across the Workforce Solutions portfolio.
• Proven experience advising boards or remuneration committees directly.
• Background in a consulting environment or senior internal role with a track record of delivering solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, capable of managing complex, ongoing projects.
• Advanced user of Excel and willingness to learn new systems.

Required skills

• Excel (advanced)
• VBA
• R
• Python
• Tableau
• Power BI

What we offer

• Professional development opportunities and supportive leadership.
• Inclusive, vibrant culture with talented colleagues.
• Broad career pathways within a global firm.
• Comprehensive benefits and rewards to enhance well‑being.