Jeremy Gaylord Spotlight
Jeremy leads the Enterprise Rewards Consulting practice at Aon, where he focuses on designing strategic compensation programs that balance corporate identity with employee needs. After rejoining Aon in December 2022, he has drawn on his diverse background to tackle complex issues at the intersection of pay, culture, and value.
Jeremy is passionate about interdisciplinary problem-solving and helping organizations think beyond tactical fixes to align rewards with long-term strategy. A PSC member since the pandemic, he values the community’s role in keeping senior HR leaders connected and current. Fun fact: earlier in his career Jeremy had a role naming colors for cosmetic products, Jeremy prevented the launch of a hair dye called “Colita”, which in Spanish translates to “little booty”—a reminder of the importance of cultural nuance.
1. Name, Current Role & Organization
Jeremy – Head of Enterprise Rewards Consulting, Aon
2. Tell us about your role and what you're passionate about in your work.
Jeremy leads Aon’s Enterprise Rewards Consulting practice, where he focuses on designing strategic compensation programs that balance corporate identity with employee needs. He is passionate about interdisciplinary problem-solving and helping organizations move beyond tactical fixes to build rewards systems aligned with long-term strategy, culture, and value.
3. How long have you been a PSC member, and what inspired you to join?
Jeremy has been a PSC member since the pandemic, drawn to the community as a way to stay connected, informed, and engaged with fellow senior HR leaders during a time of rapid change.
4. What’s kept you engaged in the PSC community?
He values PSC’s ability to keep senior practitioners current, connected, and in conversation—a place where diverse perspectives surface and practical insights are shared.
5. What's something others may not know about you—or a topic you'd love to connect with fellow members on?
Earlier in his career, Jeremy worked in color naming for cosmetic products. He once prevented the launch of a hair dye called “Colita,” which translates in Spanish to “little booty”—a funny but memorable example of why cultural nuance matters.
