What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compensation Analyst position at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP?
Overview
Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 65 law firm, is seeking an experienced Compensation Analyst to join our team. The Compensation Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the Human Resources department by providing analytical expertise and judgment in various HR functions focusing on the compensation cycle and the associated processes. This position requires strong decision-making skills and the ability to work independently on complex tasks related to compensation administration, annual budgeting processes, program design, job and market pricing, HRIS systems, and Excel.
A Day in the Life
The Compensation Analyst will play a key role in administering and analyzing compensation programs to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices. This role supports the annual HR budgeting process by assisting with forecasting and tracking expenses. The analyst will also contribute to the design and implementation of HR programs that align with organizational objectives and enhance employee engagement and performance. A core part of the role involves conducting job evaluations and market pricing studies to maintain competitive salary structures. Working closely with the Senior HRIS Analyst, the Compensation Analyst will help build the annual compensation process within the HRIS and ensure new roles are accurately added as needed. Strong Excel skills are essential for analyzing HR data, generating reports, and supporting data-driven decision-making.
The Compensation Analyst will work in partnership with the Compensation and Benefits team to ensure compensation strategies support organizational goals. They will also collaborate with the HRIS team to enhance system functionality and improve data management processes, while working alongside HR Business Partners to support key HR initiatives through analytical insights. Cross-functional engagement with other departments will be important for gathering data and ensuring HR programs are aligned with broader organizational needs.
We Know You
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, along with 3 - 5 years of proven experience in HR analytics, compensation administration, and budgeting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as is proficiency in HRIS systems and advanced Excel capabilities. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and make informed, data-driven decisions.
- Experience with program design and implementation.
- Knowledge of job evaluation and market pricing methodologies.
- Familiarity with HRIS systems such as Workday, SAP, ADP, or Dayforce
Who We Are
With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals, and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.
