Global Compensation Analyst

Latham & Watkins, LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in Manchester seeks an experienced Global Compensation Analyst to provide analysis and guidance on compensation matters. This mid-senior level role requires knowledge of compensation practices and analytical skills. The firm offers a full-time position with benefits including health insurance and wellness programs. A bachelor's degree in human resources or finance is preferred, along with CCP certification.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills related to compensation and benefits.
• Experience in compensation administration or financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct job analyses to determine salary levels.
• Provide compensation analysis for equity and competitiveness.
• Stay updated on compensation regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Comprehensive knowledge of compensation practices

Professional interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or finance

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

Job description

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About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About The Role

The Global Compensation Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital team. This role will be responsible for serving as a central point of contact to provide analysis and guidance on compensation-related matters for the staff population under the direction of senior management, while using market data to provide compensation recommendations for individual positions across the firm, and identifying comparable positions and industries to make recommendations for hard-to-find or unique positions. This role will be located in our Manchester office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct job analyses on existing and new jobs to determine the appropriate salary level according to firm guidelines and market conditions.
• Provide compensation analysis at the person-to-person, job-to-job, office-to-office, and firm-to-market levels to ensure equity and competitiveness.
• Stay abreast of available compensation surveys and compensation-related market research to identify and review those products which the firm should use as analysis and research tools on a regular basis.
• Stay current on all compensation-related regulations and help ensure compliance with current compensation policies and processes.
• Participate in salary surveys and analyze market compensation survey results to determine the firm’s market relationship.

Qualifications & Desired Skills

• Knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger, budgeting, and budget variance analysis.
• Comprehensive knowledge of compensation and benefits practices.
• Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm.

Preferred Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a focus in human resources, finance, or a related field.
• A Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification.
• Experience in compensation administration, human resources, or financial analysis.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance.
• A pension plan.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee discounts.
• And more!

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Law Practice

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