Administrator, Attorney Compensation

McDermott Will & Emery•Chicago, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position can be filled as an Administrator or Senior Administrator, depending on the level of experience. This role is in an administrative function within Human Resources, and will assist with the administration, analysis, and communication of the compensation programs for attorneys. This position helps maintain the day-to-day administrative operations of the promotion and compensation programs (the “Attorney Processes”). This position works under supervision but also relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong project management and collaboration skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Oversee, facilitate, and collaborate on all Attorney processes
Communicate the Attorney processes and policies to Management, Firm Leaders, and Attorneys including schedules, plans, announcements, reminders, templates, presentations, and FAQs
Maintain and develop the applications and tools used to manage and run the Attorney Processes
Provide Management, Firm Leaders, Compensation Committees, and Attorneys with data, documentation, and information required to make informed decisions
Oversee the production and reporting of aggregate and individual attorney data
Support and drive the implementation of process changes and decisions
Coordinate with the accounting Attorney Compensation team on providing Attorney financial metrics
Monitor and report on industry developments and trends in Attorney compensation in all relevant markets
Maintain annual documents, charts, presentations, and spreadsheets
Oversee event logistics related to attorney promotion and compensation processes