Compensation Analyst

DLA Piper•Short Hills, NJ

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper is a bold, exceptional, collaborative, and supportive firm where people can engage in meaningful work and grow their careers. The Compensation Analyst works in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, under the direction of the Sr Manager Compensation. This role performs a variety of duties to support the Firm’s compensation initiatives, assisting in administering competitive compensation programs that support the attraction and retention of qualified candidates. The analyst administers the maintenance of job descriptions, benchmarks jobs to the market, and works with the Talent Acquisition team and local managers to recommend competitive salaries. The position completes salary surveys and conducts an annual market analysis to ensure the Firm’s competitive position in the marketplace. Support is also provided to the Director Lawyer Compensation as needed. This position can sit in our Raleigh, Baltimore, Atlanta, Miami, Philadelphia, Short Hills, or Washington DC office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

Strong knowledge in compensation laws and regulations.
Ability to manage large volumes of data and report findings in a clear and concise manner.
Proficient computer skills in Excel.
Working knowledge of compensation principles, program practices, methodologies and strategies.
Ability to analyze and interpret policies, practices and procedures.
Ability to use computer technology for communication, data gathering and reporting.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
High School Diploma or GED.
5 years’ compensation experience with specific experience in documenting job details, analyzing market data and coordinating compensation administration.
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
Foster positive work relationships.
Comply with all firm policies and practices.
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Embrace and uphold firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday’s human capital management system and compensation module.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, Finance or other related field.
Certified Compensation Professional certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with managers revising existing and new job descriptions to accurately reflect current roles, responsibilities, and requirements; maintains the job description database.
Participates in and completes various annual salary surveys by matching Firm and benchmark positions; uses published and online surveys to obtain and analyze market pay rates to ensure competitive external and internal equity; manages compensation data and market survey sources through PayScale.
Works with the HRMS team to ensure data integrity in HRIS, including updating job codes, markets, salary ranges, grades, and position competencies; plays an integral role in compensation administration in Workday.
Compiles and provides compensation reports to Talent Acquisition, Finance, Talent Development, Payroll, and other stakeholders as needed.
Processes promotions, off‑cycle adjustments, spot recognition, and retention bonuses through AskHR and Payroll.
Provides support to the Senior Manager, Compensation, during annual bonus and merit forecast planning processes.
Manages the firm’s recognition awards platform for business professionals to incentivize demonstrations of firm values.
Assists the Director of Lawyer Compensation with tracking and processing attorney offer letters, researching market data for attorney and lawyer‑equivalent positions, and updating attorney status changes.
Performs other duties as assigned in support of the Firm’s total rewards initiatives.