McDermott Will & Schulte ยท 9 hours ago
HR Compensation Specialist (Legal Practice - Attorney Compensation)
McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that celebrates excellence, collaboration, and community. The Compensation Specialist will assist with the administration, analysis, and communication of the compensation programs for attorneys, helping to maintain the day-to-day operations of the promotion and compensation processes.
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Responsibilities
Oversee, facilitate, and collaborate on all Attorney processes
Communicate the Attorney processes and policies to Management, Firm Leaders, and Attorneys including schedules, plans, announcements, reminders, templates, presentations, and FAQs
Maintain and develop the applications and tools used to manage and run the Attorney Processes
Provide Management, Firm Leaders, Compensation Committees, and Attorneys with data, documentation, and information required to make informed decisions
Oversee the production and reporting of aggregate and individual attorney data
Support and drive the implementation of process changes and decisions
Coordinate with the accounting Attorney Compensation team on providing Attorney financial metrics
Monitor and report on industry developments and trends in Attorney compensation in all relevant markets
Maintain annual documents, charts, presentations, and spreadsheets
Oversee event logistics related to attorney promotion and compensation processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong project management and collaboration skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence
Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
McDermott Will & Schulte
McDermott Will & Emery is now McDermott Will & Schulte.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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