Manager, Compensation

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.
Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.
This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

The Manager, Compensation will have responsibility for supporting the administration of the compensation processes for Attorneys and Professional Staff including merit and bonus processes; tracking schedules for work streams, completing salary surveys; benchmarking new and current positions; maintenance of salary range documents; budget modeling and expense tracking; contributing to the design, support, and administration of compensation systems; process documentation and training; and other projects as needed. 

What You Will Do:

• Works on a variety of projects including cost analysis and budgeting.

• Responsible for the ongoing administration of US & Europe & Asia Attorneys & Professional Staff, case assistant, paralegal, and Science Advisors compensation processes. 

• Tracks salary survey schedules and budgets, completes salary surveys and reviews surveys completed by analyst.

• Compensation system maintenance, development, and administration (Workday, MarketPay, CompXL).

• Responsible for using surveys and Market Pay system to benchmark new and existing positions. 

• Conducts FLSA reviews and develops guidance tools.

• Responsible for the data integrity of compensation information in the Workday HRIS, CompXL and Market Pay compensation systems, e.g. auditing information related to salary; FLSA; titles; frameworks; salary ranges; job profiles; job families; EEO job category.

• Teams with HRIS, Finance, Payroll, Benefits, HR Operations and Human Resources Business Partners to achieve desired outcomes and produce data to support business needs.

• Makes updates to Workday and CompXL systems for compensation related changes where appropriate. 

• Prepares spreadsheets and reports to support client needs for compensation information and analysis.

• Supports training initiatives and communications relating to compensation.

• Creates, updates and maintains documentation for compensation administration and processes, including timelines.

• Contributes to the support and development of performance evaluation processes as they interface with and/or impact compensation.

• Creates compensation notifications/letters for salary changes and bonuses.

• Participates in various human resources related projects as necessary.

• Provides recommendations for process improvements.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.  CCP certification a plus. 

• 5+ years of related experience.

• Experience working with HRIS systems, preferably Workday.  Market Pay experience desirable.

• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

• Advanced expertise with excel, including vlookups, creating charts and graphics, modeling worksheets, pivot tables.

•   Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills

• Strong project management and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to manipulate large data sets utilizing advanced computer skills

• 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.

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Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• 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

​Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.
To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process in the US, contact the Benefits Department by email or by phone at 617-570-1800. To request any disability or neurodivergence related accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process in the UK or Germany, please email the Recruiting Department. Any information you provide will be in the strictest confidence, and only used for the purpose of providing the accommodations needed. Requesting accommodations will not adversely affect the outcome of your application.
Please note: Various agencies of the United States government require employers to collect information on applicants and employees. The National Association of Law Placement (NALP) and certain clients request us to keep track of certain aggregate information regarding lawyers. EEO information requested on this application is for purposes of compliance with these recordkeeping and reporting requirements and to determine recruiting and employment patterns. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

This position is eligible for overtime: No

The Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate With Relevant Experience: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00