Compensation Analyst

General Description

The Compensation Analyst supports the firm’s compensation strategy by assisting with the analysis, administration, and maintenance of compensation programs across domestic and international offices. This role partners closely with Human Resources team members and HR leadership to provide data-driven insights, ensure internal equity, and maintain competitive compensation practices.

Key Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Support the administration of the firm’s compensation processes, including annual increase and bonus cycles for non-partner, paralegal, and staff populations.
• Aid in reviewing salary and bonus recommendations by preparing data, conducting analyses, and identifying potential inconsistencies or issues.
• Conduct market research and analyze competitive compensation data to support pay recommendations for open and newly created positions.
• Maintain and update compensation data within the firm’s market pricing tool (Payfactors) to ensure accurate benchmarking.
• Prepare compensation survey submissions and assist in gathering data for benchmarking and budgeting purposes.
• Provide compensation-related support to HR team members by answering questions, preparing reports, and supplying relevant data.
• Assist with job description updates and support the job classification process, including FLSA, EEOC, and salary grade assignments for new roles.
• Partner with HRIS staff to ensure Workday compensation data—including salary structures, job profiles, and pay changes—is accurate and up to date.
• Support process improvement efforts by identifying and recommending opportunities to streamline compensation workflows and enhance automation within Workday.
• Help ensure compensation practices comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Participate in special projects and other compensation-related initiatives as assigned.

Expected to Maintain a Regular and Predictable Work Schedule

Exemplify a regular and predictable work schedule and full attention to and engagement in work activities on behalf of the firm during business hours unless otherwise approved or required by applicable law.

Required Skills

• Foundational knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing, and job evaluation methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and present findings clearly.
• Proficiency with HCM systems; experience with Workday and Payfactors is a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including vlookups and pivot tables.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Knowledge of federal and state compensation and wage-and-hour regulations.
• Knowledge or ability to learn Microsoft Office Suite, or Microsoft 365.

Required Qualifications & Education

• 2–4 years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, or a related HR function; law firm experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• CCP coursework or certification is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.