Global Compensation Analyst
Hunt, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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 and 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 Downtown Los Angeles office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications Other key responsibilities include:
Conducting job analyses on both existing and new jobs to determine the appropriate salary level according to firm guidelines and market conditions
Providing compensation analysis at the person-to-person, job-to-job, office-to-office, and firm-to-market levels to ensure equity and competitiveness
Staying 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
Staying current on all compensation-related regulations and helping to ensure compliance with current compensation policies and processes
Participating in salary surveys and analyzing market compensation survey results to determine the firm’s market relationship
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
We’d love to hear from you if you:
Possess knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger, budgeting, and budget variance analysis
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of compensation and benefits practices
Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
And have:
A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent, preferably with a focus in human resources, finance, or a related field
A Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification, preferably
A minimum of three (3) years of compensation administration, human resources, or financial analysis experience
Benefits & Additional Information Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
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), color, 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.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
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Pay Range USD $90,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Yr.
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About the Role The Global Compensation Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital team and 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 Downtown Los Angeles office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications Other key responsibilities include:
Conducting job analyses on both existing and new jobs to determine the appropriate salary level according to firm guidelines and market conditions
Providing compensation analysis at the person-to-person, job-to-job, office-to-office, and firm-to-market levels to ensure equity and competitiveness
Staying 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
Staying current on all compensation-related regulations and helping to ensure compliance with current compensation policies and processes
Participating in salary surveys and analyzing market compensation survey results to determine the firm’s market relationship
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
We’d love to hear from you if you:
Possess knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger, budgeting, and budget variance analysis
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of compensation and benefits practices
Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
And have:
A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent, preferably with a focus in human resources, finance, or a related field
A Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification, preferably
A minimum of three (3) years of compensation administration, human resources, or financial analysis experience
Benefits & Additional Information Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
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), color, 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.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
#Associate
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-LZ1
Pay Range USD $90,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Yr.
#J-18808-Ljbffr