Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

As the Compensation Analyst, you will be an integral part of a top notch compensation team and a critical member of our overall Talent organization. You will be part of a team of 5 professionals that work together to seamlessly provide support for both attorney and professional staff compensation at a progressive, innovative and collaborative firm.

What You Will Do:

Support the compensation team in the administration of professional staff, case assistant, paralegal, Science Advisor, and attorney increase and bonus processes.
As a key compensation team member participate in the design of compensation programs and processes.
Prepare spreadsheets and reports to support compensation team and client needs for compensation information and analysis.
Assist with developing and supporting training initiatives and drafting communications relating to compensation.
Complete salary surveys to support our firm’s critical and robust benchmarking process – collaborating with other departments to determine information used to complete surveys; maintaining schedules and monitoring due dates to ensure survey participation deadlines are met.
Play key role in ensuring data integrity of compensation information in the Workday HRIS and other compensation systems, e.g. auditing information related to salary, FLSA, titles; frameworks, salary ranges, job profiles.
Work closely with Compensation Managers on the administration of all compensation systems including Workday, MarketPay and CompXL – will work with comp team and HRBPs on program communications and project launches; provide user support and training guides.
Team with HRIS, Finance, Payroll and Benefits and HR Operations teams to achieve desired outcomes and produce data to support business needs.
Make updates to Workday, MarketPay and CompXL systems for compensation related changes where appropriate.
Perform calculations for salary True Ups for part-time and hourly attorneys and bonuses for attorneys.
Create documentation for compensation administration and processes.
Create automated compensation notices for salary changes and bonuses.
Participate in various human resources related projects.
Develop recommendations for process improvements.

Who You Are:

Educated with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Prefer 2 to 5 years of compensation or related HR experience.
Possess experience working with HRIS systems (Workday, MarketPay or CompXL systems a plus).
Proficient with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Strong expertise with excel, including VLOOKUP’s, creating charts and graphics, pivot tables.
Ability to work flexible hours and extended hours as needed.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; desire to learn and grow in the compensation field.
High level of attention to detail.

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Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement & Savings Plan
Emergency back-up child and adult care
Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Employee recognition and reward programs
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Employee discounts and perks

Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Please note: Various agencies of the United States government require employers to collect information on applicants and employees. The National Association of Law Placement (NALP) and certain clients request us to keep track of certain aggregate information regarding lawyers. EEO information requested on this application is for purposes of compliance with these recordkeeping and reporting requirements and to determine recruiting and employment patterns. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

This position is eligible for overtime: No Target Salary: $80,000.00 -$115,000.00

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