Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP Hiring for Compensation Manager Job at New York, NY Full Time

Job Summary:

Reporting into the Director of HR Operations, Compensation Manager is responsible for implementing and managing all Global compensation programs, policies and procedures across US and European locations, to align with the company’s goals and competitive practices. This position is also responsible for ensuring that company compensation programs are consistently administered in compliance with internal policies and government regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages the development, implementation and administration of compensation programs for attorney and staff populations in US and European offices.
• Monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation practices and recommends changes that are cost-effective and consistent with compensation trends and corporate objectives.
• Responsible for conceptualizing and communicating the overall compensation philosophy for staff population. Designs creative solutions to specific compensation-related programs and incentive plans.
• Partners with HR business partners, lead and administer annual compensation cycles globally in a timely manner. Provides advice to corporate staff on pay decisions, policy interpretations, and job evaluations. Develop and present timelines, guiding principles, stakeholder roles and expectations. Ensure strict adherence to deadlines.
• Partners with finance to determine annual salaries budget and to adjust forecasts as necessary throughout the year.
• Oversees the participation in salary surveys for staff employees and monitors salary survey data to ensure corporate compensation objectives are achieved.
• Develops, compiles and presents comprehensive compensation models to obtain executive approvals. Ensures accuracy and identifies budgetary risks as a result of market pressures, business performance, etc.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local compensation laws and regulations.
• Lead Compensation projects related to further improvement of firm’s Global compensation philosophy. Work closely with HRIS team to provide Compensation technology enhancements in support of annual compensation processes.

Qualifications:

Education: College degree required. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

• At least 7 years of work related experience in Compensation management.
• Law firm experience preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of all federal, state and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee compensation.
• Strong analytical and actuarial skills. Ability to interpret and communicate data.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including Excel.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to plan and set priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with senior management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, professional level staff, and peers.
• Ability to act in a professional manner and with a high degree of integrity at all times.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments and work with highly confidential information.
• Must be able to work under pressure with frequent interruptions and tight deadlines.
• Ability to use independent judgment, problem solve, and answer questions