Legal Staff Human Resources in Santa Fe, NM

Law Firm

Santa Fe, NM

Legal Staff Human Resources in Santa Fe, NM

Legal Staff

No

JOB TITLE: Senior Compensation & Metrics Analyst

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compensation Analysis and Administration
- Lead the annual compensation process for staff and non-partner attorneys, collaborating closely with accounting on budgets for merit and bonuses, and working with HR leadership.
- Provide data for salary surveys and analyze results to assess the firm's competitive position and internal equity.
- Offer compensation recommendations for promotions, market adjustments, retention, new hires, and relocating employees, using external insights while adhering to the firm's compensation philosophy and policies. Collaborate with HR Generalists, staff recruiting, and firm-wide management to communicate and implement these recommendations.
- Use the HRIS system to generate compensation-related reports and data for analysis within the HR department.
- Update the market pricing database and career grade structure annually. Provide career grade and range data to the HR department as requested, advising on starting salary offers as needed.
- Provide 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 on new and emerging compensation trends, creative solutions, and legislative changes, as well as current laws and regulations, ensuring 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, identifying 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 help leadership and management make data-driven decisions related to staffing and compensation.
- May develop, coordinate, or assist in training activities as needed, providing informational training.

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 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.
- Experience evaluating markets and trends affecting pay practices and translating those into relevant solutions. Working knowledge/application of market pricing techniques as well as the development and maintenance of grade/range structures.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Sense of urgency, adaptability to changing business requirements, and commitment to a proactive approach.
- Ability to consult with members of senior management.
- 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).
- 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: At the law firm, a wide range of factors are considered 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. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- The position is generally sedentary in nature, involving sitting most of the time but may involve the need for inter-office mobility for brief periods of time.
- 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.