Compensation Manager

Job Overview

Job Description

Compensation Manager for prominent Washington, DC law firm. This position is responsible for leading compensation initiatives regarding nonexempt and exempt staff salary ranges for compliance with new pay transparency laws/regulations. Candidate works closely with the CHRO and other HR team members regarding Affirmative Action Plans relating to pay equity and compensation structure. Ideal candidate is someone able to move from big picture thinking and design the operational delivery of compensation structure for professional staff positions.
Responsibilities:
Deliver compensation guidance regarding professional staff salaries aligned with firm’s strategy, mission, and law firm industry market.
Lead compensation analysis and market pricing of roles for a competitive pay structure while adjusting as needed for market trends, internal equity, and engagement.
Provide a collaborative relationship with the CHRO, other HR colleagues, and Chiefs at the firm regarding delivering compensation programs for recruiting, job offers and maintaining pay equity.
Maintain overall compensation programs and systems and ensuring compliance with federal, state, or local laws and regulations which include pay transparency in various jurisdictions.
Create best practices and optimize compensation programs.
Support business priorities, operational goals, values, and culture by contributing to the design and development of compensation programs, including job architecture and pay structure design.
Analyze trends, research best practices, monitor economic conditions, maintain awareness of changes in law firm strategy and make recommendations for program revisions and development.
Participate in the development of compensation communications to ensure that leaders and managers have the right level of knowledge and ensuring communications are well planned and effectively implemented.
Establish FLSA status, classification, EEO codes and job codes. Review and propose resolution on classification questions and FLSA exemptions and recommending compensation adjustments according to findings.
Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred. At least five years of compensation analysis experience planning, designing, implementing compensation structures for a large, multi-location employer, preferably in a law firm or professional services organization. Experience with job architecture and equity analysis. Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite and/or related software. Advanced Excel skills with macros, pivot tables, etc is necessary and strong knowledge of HRIS Systems such as UKG/UltiPro or similar systems. Strong understanding of state and federal laws and regulations as they apply to compensation programs and pay transparency laws/regulations. Strong quantitative and analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of compensation administration. Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders of all levels. Able to maintain data integrity through attention to detail and accuracy, prioritize and meet deadlines as well as process, manipulate, and summarize reports. Ability to make sound decisions and demonstrate a high degree of trustworthiness in handling confidential and sensitive information. Strong problem solving skills, excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while exhibiting a strong attention to detail. Strong project management skills.

Salary is commensurate with experience; generous benefits package offered.