Legal Staff Human Resources in Omaha, NE

Law Firm

Omaha, NE

Legal Staff Human Resources in Omaha, NE

Legal Staff

No

JOB TITLE: Senior Compensation & Metrics Analyst

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compensation Analysis and Administration:
- Lead the annual staff and non-partner attorney compensation process, coordinating closely with accounting for budget outcomes related to merit and bonuses, and collaborating with HR Leadership.
- Provide data for salary surveys and analyze results to assess competitive positioning in the marketplace and ensure internal equity.
- Make compensation recommendations for promotions, market adjustments, retention, new hires, and relocating employees, using external insights while aligning with the firm's compensation philosophy and policies. Work with HR Generalists, staff recruiting, and firm-wide management to communicate and implement these recommendations.
- Utilize the HRIS system to run compensation-related reports and extract data for analysis for the HR department.
- Update the market pricing database and career grade structure annually and provide career grade and range data to the HR department as requested, advising on starting salary offers as needed.
- Offer guidance, analysis, and design on non-partner attorney-related compensation or billable hours throughout the year.

Market Compensation Analysis:
- Update and maintain data on geographic differentials and make recommendations for zone changes. Identify geographical differentials when new markets are established.
- Stay informed about new and emerging compensation trends, creative solutions, and legislative changes, while maintaining current knowledge of laws and regulations to ensure continued professional development.

HR Metrics and Data Management:
- Provide data analysis and reporting features such as dashboards, custom reports, and recommendations based on market data, along with other ad-hoc people metrics reporting for the HR department.
- Support analysis of internal surveys when requested, and identify milestones and trends for follow-up actions and problem-solving.
- Develop and update HR reports for firm metrics, including demographic data, collaborating with the HR team and internal stakeholders (Marketing, Talent, and Culture) to provide insights into workforce needs.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data used for analysis and reporting to support decision-making processes.

Reporting and Visuals:
- Create and present regular reports on compensation metrics, including performance, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Develop dashboards and visualizations to aid leadership and management in making data-driven decisions related to staffing and compensation.
- May develop, coordinate, or assist in training activities as needed and provide informational training when necessary.

Additional Responsibilities:
- Resolve technical problems with compensation programs, databases, and HR Metrics dashboards.
- Perform special projects or ad-hoc analyses related to firm compensation, staffing, and workforce optimization as requested by leadership.
- Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE INFORMATION:

- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or Human Resources.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in market data analysis, design, and administration of compensation programs for multi-state employers, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with workforce optimization and human resources analytics is preferred.
- CCP certification is helpful but not required.
- Previous law firm experience is helpful.
- Experience with HRIS software applications and third-party systems such as CompAnalyst is strongly preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills are required along with strong statistical analysis and research skills. Experience with data visualization tools (., Tableau, Power BI) is highly desirable.
- Experience in incentive design and sales compensation or variable pay plans is helpful.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are necessary.
- Experience evaluating markets and trends affecting pay practices and translating those into relevant solutions is required. Working knowledge/application of market pricing techniques as well as the development and maintenance of grade/range structures is essential.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills are required.
- A sense of urgency, adaptability to changing business requirements, and a commitment to a proactive approach are necessary.
- Ability to consult with members of senior management is required.
- Hands-on experience and thorough knowledge of key laws and regulations (FLSA, and other federal and local laws and regulations governing compensation practices and pay equity) are necessary.
- Experience in mid-size to large multi-state organizations is strongly preferred.
- Must maintain a high level of confidentiality when working with salary and bonus data.
- Detail-oriented, accurate, and thorough.

SALARY INFORMATION:

Compensation: The firm considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including background and experience. These considerations can cause compensation to vary. The base salary for this position is expected to start between $90,000 - $120,000, depending on location, skills, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, PTO, 401k, Life, Disability

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- The position is generally sedentary in nature; involves sitting most of the time but may involve the need for inter-office mobility for brief periods.
- Ability to occasionally or routinely lift up to 10 – 20 lbs.
- Ability to efficiently communicate.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions required.
- Ability to see and read PC screens, detect color coding, read fine print, and/or normal type size print.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.