Manager, Compensation

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 Manager of Compensation, you will have responsibility for supporting the administration of the compensation processes for Attorneys and Professional Staff, including merit and bonus processes; tracking schedules for work streams; completing salary surveys; bench-marking new and current positions; maintenance of salary range documents; budget modeling and expense tracking; contributing to the design, support, and administration of compensation systems; process documentation and training.
 
What You’ll Do:

• Works on a variety of projects including cost analysis and budgeting.
• Responsible for the ongoing administration of US & Europe & Asia Attorneys & Professional Staff, case assistant, paralegal, and Science Advisors compensation processes. 
• Tracks salary survey schedules and budgets, completes salary surveys and reviews surveys completed by analyst.
• Compensation system maintenance, development, and administration (Workday, MarketPay, CompXL).
• Responsible for using surveys and MarketPay system to benchmark new and existing positions. 
• Conducts FLSA reviews and develops guidance tools.
• Responsible for the data integrity of compensation information in the Workday HRIS, CompXL and MarketPay compensation systems (e.g. auditing information related to salary; FLSA; titles; frameworks; salary ranges; job profiles; job families; EEO job category).
• Teams with HRIS, Finance, Payroll and Benefits to achieve desired outcomes and produce data to support business needs.
• Makes updates to Workday and CompXL systems for compensation-related changes where appropriate. 
• Prepares spreadsheets and reports to support client needs for compensation information and analysis.
• Assists with supporting training initiatives and communications relating to compensation.
• Creates documentation for compensation administration and processes, including timelines.
• Contributes to the support and development of performance evaluation processes as they interface with and/or impact compensation.
• Creates compensation notifications/letters for salary changes and bonuses.
• Participates in various human resources related projects as necessary.
• Provides recommendations for process improvements.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, CCP certification a plus. 
• 5+ years of related experience.
•  Experience working with HRIS systems, preferably Workday.  Market Pay experience desirable.
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Advanced expertise with excel, including VLOOKUP’s, creating charts and graphics, modeling worksheets, pivot tables.
• Ability to work flexible hours and extended hours as needed.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.

• Strong project management and organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and work in high stress situations.
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency in spreadsheet creation & experience implementing and managing software applications.
• High level of attention to detail – ensure the integrity/accuracy of data.
• Ability to protect and maintain confidential and sensitive information. 

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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

• Retire