Compensation Analyst

at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Compensation Analyst
Recruiting Location

US-IL-Chicago

Department 
Human Resources
Summary

This position reports to the Sr Manager of Analytics and Compensation and is responsible for analyzing and monitoring employee compensation as well as various other analytics including, but not limited to diversity.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administer annual Firm salary review processes and Firm bonus calculations as necessary, including non-US office salary processes;
Manage compensation survey participation and vendor relationships;
Creating ad hoc compensation and diversity reports from the PeopleSoft Human Resources system;
Monitoring and documenting compensation programs, including but not limited to online market data;
Reconciling compensation information between the Firm's payroll systems and PeopleSoft Human Resources system;
Creating compensation budget information;
Completing analysis for special compensation and/or analytics related projects;
Proposing and implementing innovative business solutions and other business improvements with regard to compensation;
Completing heavy special project work, including responsibility for the design, management and implementation of compensation initiatives. 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Organizational Behavior, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance or related field
Ability to analyze technical solutions and propose sound conclusions to a variety of insurance, accounting and other financial issues
Proficiency with Microsoft Word
Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Excel
Preferred:
Four years of experience in Human Resources, compensation or related area
CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) from World at Work organization

Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Sidley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, veteran status and any other factor protected by applicable law.