What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compensation & Benefits Analyst position at Shook, Hardy and Bacon LLP?
Analyzes and assists with the development and administration of firm benefit and compensation programs to ensure market competitiveness. Requires effective collaboration with business leadership to design fair and equitable compensation processes, and to develop and enhance firm benefit plans including health, dental, vision and disability insurances, retirement / pension plans, paid time off and leave administration.
Analyzes firm's pay practices and makes recommendations related to current and proposed compensation programs to support the firm's objectives.
Assists in the development and implementation of the firm salary structure and administrative guidelines in accordance with compensation policy.
Develops, reviews and revises job descriptions to maintain a complete and accurate job description for each professional position in the firm.
Conducts job analysis to determine appropriate salary level for each position according to compensation guidelines and policy.
Participates in development and administration of performance review system to ensure compliance with salary administration guidelines.
Assists in the development and negotiation of new benefit plans or modifying existing plans to maintain the firm's competitive position, and ensuring consistent benefit options across firm locations.
Assists with the administration of benefit open enrollment as well as annual evaluation and merit planning processes, ensuring accuracy of communication materials, facilitating leadership and employee meetings, preparing information packets and overseeing related processes using the firm's HRMS and other related tools.
Communicates with vendors to ensure employee concerns are resolved in a timely and equitable manner within the guidelines of the specific programs and plans.
Provides advanced support to the firm's HRMS vendor contacts.
Ensures accurate and current information is maintained in both firm and vendor systems and troubleshoots with Shook and vendor personnel as necessary.
Maintains a courteous, professional demeanor under stress and maintains confidentiality at all times.
Keeps supervisor abreast of current issues and potential problems as they develop, suggests possible solutions and seeks advice as needed.
Works on other special projects as necessary.
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and three to five years of experience related to employee compensation, employee benefit administration, retirement plan administration and HR systems; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CCP and CEBS certification a plus. Advanced Excel skills preferred.
