Join Goodwin's Global Operations Team and make a real impact on a global scale. The Director, Compensation is responsible for strategic design, implementation, and management of the firm's global compensation program.
Requirements
- Develop and implement a comprehensive compensation strategy that aligns with the firm's business and talent objectives
- Design, manage, and evaluate base salary programs, ensuring internal equity, external competitiveness, and role alignment.
- Design and administer variable incentive programs, including Attorney performance-based bonuses, Business Professional incentive programs, and recognition programs for exceptional contributions beyond core responsibilities.
- Lead annual compensation review process for all Business Professionals, Case Assistants, Paralegals, and Science Advisors including annual market analysis and benchmarking studies to maintain competitive positioning within professional services and legal markets.
- Develop compensation award allocations, budget proposals, and salary range adjustments.
- Lead ongoing compensation process administration leveraging compensation systems including Workday, MarketPay, and Trusaic.
- Collaborate with Attorney Management & Advancement team to develop protocols and deliver reporting to efficiently manage all associate and professional-track compensation-related processes.
- Partner with senior leadership, Finance, and HR Business Partners to ensure compensation programs reinforce performance, productivity, and retention objectives.
- Provide governance, guidance, and training to leaders on compensation policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state requirements by monitoring impact on compensation policies, programs, and processes and submitting proposals for adoption.
- Lead Pay Equity reviews at the direction of firm employment counsel.
- Collaborate with HRIS and data & analytics SMEs to design compensation dashboards, metrics, and analytics for leadership review.
- Develop and maintain compensation policies, procedures, governance protocols, and best practices. Deliver training to leaders as needed.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement & Savings Plan
- 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
