Legal Staff Human Resources in Hendersonville, TN

Law Firm

Hendersonville, TN

Legal Staff Human Resources in Hendersonville, TN

Legal Staff

No

JOB TITLE: Senior Compensation & Metrics Analyst

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Compensation & Metrics Analyst is responsible for administering the compensation policies and practices for staff and non-partner attorneys at the law firm. The role involves several key responsibilities:

Compensation Analysis and Administration:
- Lead the annual compensation process for staff and non-partner attorneys, collaborating with accounting on budget outcomes for merit and bonuses, and working with HR Leadership.
- Provide data for salary surveys and analyze survey results to determine the firm's competitive position and internal equity.
- Offer compensation recommendations for promotions, market adjustments, retention, new hires, and relocating employees, aligning with the firm's compensation philosophy and policies.
- Utilize the HRIS system to generate compensation-related reports and extract data for analysis.
- Update the market pricing database and career grade structure annually, advising the HR department on starting salary offers.
- Provide guidance and analysis on non-partner attorney compensation and billable hours.

Market Compensation Analysis:
- Maintain data on geographic differentials and make recommendations for changes in compensation zones.
- Stay informed on new compensation trends, solutions, and legislative changes, ensuring compliance with current laws and regulations.

HR Metrics and Data Management:
- Provide data analysis and reporting features, including dashboards and custom reports, for the HR department.
- Support analysis of internal surveys and identify trends for follow-up actions.
- Develop and update HR reports for firm metrics, collaborating with the HR team and internal stakeholders to provide insights into workforce needs.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of data for decision-making processes.

Reporting and Visuals:
- Create and present regular reports on compensation metrics, performance, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Develop dashboards and visualizations for data-driven decision-making related to staffing and compensation.
- May develop or assist in training activities as needed.

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE INFORMATION:

- A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, ideally in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or Human Resources.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in market data analysis, compensation program design and administration for multi-state employers, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with workforce optimization and human resources analytics is preferred. CCP certification is helpful but not required.
- Previous experience in a law firm is beneficial.
- Experience with HRIS software applications and third-party systems such as CompAnalyst is strongly preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong statistical analysis and research skills are required. Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or 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 market trends affecting pay practices and translating those into solutions is required. Working knowledge of market pricing techniques and maintenance of grade/range structures is necessary.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills are required.
- Must have a sense of urgency, adaptability to changing business requirements, and a commitment to a proactive approach.
- Ability to consult with senior management is essential.
- Hands-on experience and thorough knowledge of key laws and regulations (FLSA, other federal and local laws) governing compensation practices and pay equity are required.
- 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 for this position is determined based on a range of factors, including background and experience. The base salary is expected to start between $90,000 - $120,000, depending on location, skills, qualifications, and experience.

BENEFITS:

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Vision, Dental, PTO, 401k, Life, and Disability coverage.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- The position is generally sedentary, involving sitting most of the time, but may require inter-office mobility for brief periods.
- Ability to occasionally or routinely lift up to 10 – 20 lbs.
- Efficient communication skills are required.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions is necessary.
- Ability to see and read PC screens, detect color coding, and read fine print or normal type size print is required.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements 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.