Global Compensation Analyst

Latham & Watkins LLP • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $90,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Compensation Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital team and will be responsible for serving as a central point of contact to provide analysis and guidance on compensation related matters for the Staff population under the direction of senior management , while using market data to provide compensation recommendations for individual positions across the firm and identifying comparable positions and industries to make recommendations for hard-to-find or unique positions. This role will be located in our Downtown Los Angeles office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• Possess knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger, budgeting, and budget variance analysis
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of compensation and benefits practices
• Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent, preferably with a focus in human resources, finance, or a related field
• A minimum of three (3) years of compensation administration, human resources, or financial analysis experience

Nice To Haves

• A Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification, preferably

Responsibilities

• Conducting job analyses on both existing and new jobs to determine the appropriate salary level according to firm guidelines and market conditions
• Providing compensation analysis at the person-to-person, job-to-job, office-to-office, and firm-to-market levels to ensure equity and competitiveness
• Staying abreast of available compensation surveys and compensation-related market research to identify and review those products which the firm should use as analysis and research tools on a regular basis
• Staying current on all compensation-related regulations and helping to ensure compliance with current compensation policies and processes
• Participating in salary surveys and analyzing market compensation survey results to determine the firm’s market relationship
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Benefits

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level