Manager, Compensation

About Goodwin At Goodwin, we live your business. We are a firm of insiders relentlessly focused on understanding the pulse within six industries: healthcare, investment funds, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology. This means that we deliver unprecedented client value through a unique combination of industry knowledge, legal excellence, and business advisory expertise – all powered by our high-performance culture. For more on life at Goodwin, follow us on Instagram: @Join_Goodwin Content may include attorney advertising.

Goodwin

G

www.goodwinlaw.com

5,001-10,000 employees

Law Practice

Boston, MA

1912

Partnership

69k LinkedIn followers

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, CCP certification a plus.
• 7+ years of related experience.
• Experience working with HRIS systems, preferably Workday. MarketPay experience desirable.
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, lookups, pivot tables, data validation, modeling, and the development of clear analytical outputsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
• Strong project management and organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in developing and managing spreadsheets as well as experience implementing and/or managing various software applications.
• High level of attention to detail – ensure the integrity/accuracy of data.
• Ability to protect and maintain confidential and sensitive information.

• Lead the annual salary and incentive compensation cycles for global legal and business support populations, ensuring accurate and timely execution.
• Develop cost analyses and budget models in partnership with Finance for various pay groups across the firm.
• Coordinate the Performance and Compensation Review project plan and related manager communications with HR stakeholders.
• Manage survey participation, including budgets, schedules, invoices, data submissions, and vendor relationships.
• Optimize the firm’s benchmarking capabilities within MarketPay.
• Evaluate new and existing roles based on market data and internal equity considerations. Recommend appropriate job levels and FLSA classifications.
• Review salary structures, geographic differentials, and market movement and recommend adjustments based on business needs and market data.
• Review survey submissions prepared by analysts for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage data within Workday and MarketPay and drive the continuous improvement of supporting systems and workflows.
• Establish audit cadence of salary ranges, job profiles, market matches to maintain accuracy, consistency, and appropriate controls.
• Work with HRIS to support the design, testing, implementation, and maintenance of compensation business processes and system enhancements.
• Support the automation of legal group processes for year end planning.
• Partner with HRIS, Finance, Payroll, Benefits, HR Operations, and HR Business Partners to meet compensation deliverables and business objectives.
• Advise HR Business Partners, managers, and firm leaders on compensation matters and provide analysis to support informed and consistent decision making.
• Develop training materials and communications on compensation education and Workday compensation planning.
• Create and maintain process documentation, project plans, timelines, and operating procedures.
• Drive compensation projects and initiatives, including job architecture, incentive program design, market-data refinement and system enhancements.
• Support other Total Rewards and HR initiatives.
• At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Emergency back-up child and adult care
• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Employee discounts and perks
• The Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate With Relevant Experience: $135,000.00 - $175,000.00