Sr. Compensation Analyst

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C. has 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide. The firm consistently identifies and responds to new ways in which workplace law intersects business, helping employers develop proactive strategies and business‑oriented solutions to cultivate high‑functioning work forces that are engaged, stable, and respectful of every employee’s contributions.

The Senior Compensation Analyst is a critical role on the total rewards team and will be involved in all of the firm’s compensation processes. Partnering with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and business unit leadership, the analyst will benchmark jobs against survey data, produce compensation analysis and recommendations for leadership, and administer annual compensation planning.

• Conduct compensation benchmarking against survey data and other market intelligence to determine competitive compensation ranges for each position
• Administer the annual compensation and bonus planning processes
• Review new positions in anticipation of recruitment activities to ensure proper classification, recommend edits to descriptions as needed to maintain clarity and consistency
• Prepare and maintain summary reports of job analysis and compensation analysis information
• Gather data from market‑based compensation surveys, using spreadsheet and data analysis techniques to assess market trends and recommend competitive adjustments
• Provide guidance to Talent Acquisition, HR Partners and managers on all compensation‑related matters
• Participate in data input activities for annual salary surveys
• Collaborate in the recommendation of compensation programs and policies; recommend updates and changes as appropriate and determined through research and analysis
• Maintain and audit compensation‑related data in Workday
• Maintain tracking of job descriptions and pricing benchmarks
• Develop and document procedures to streamline processes and ensure regulatory compliance
• Support and lead compensation projects as needed

• Exceptional skill in analyzing data with Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain 100% data accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to conduct statistical analysis and provide data‑driven business recommendations
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Ability to build rapport with employees and managers in conducting job reviews
• Experience conducting compensation surveys

• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, finance, statistics, or a related field required

• At least 3‑5 years of experience with compensation data analysis and surveys
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS and reporting
• Law firm experience desired

For New York, the expected salary range for this position is between $135,000 and $145,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Firm‑paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.