Compensation & Benefits Analyst

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Kansas City, MO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Compensation & Benefits Analyst at Shook, Hardy and Bacon plays a crucial role in analyzing and assisting with the development and administration of the firm's benefit and compensation programs. This position ensures market competitiveness and collaborates effectively with business leadership to design fair compensation processes and enhance benefit plans, including health, dental, vision, and disability insurances. The analyst will also conduct job analyses, develop salary structures, and assist in performance review systems, ensuring compliance with salary administration guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assist with the development and administration of firm benefit and compensation programs.
• Collaborate with business leadership to design fair and equitable compensation processes.
• Develop and enhance firm benefit plans including health, dental, vision, and disability insurances.
• Analyze firm's pay practices and make recommendations related to compensation programs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the firm salary structure and administrative guidelines.
• Develop, review, and revise job descriptions for each professional position in the firm.
• Conduct job analysis to determine appropriate salary levels according to compensation guidelines.
• Participate in the development and administration of performance review systems.
• Assist in the development and negotiation of new benefit plans or modifications to existing plans.
• Administer benefit open enrollment and annual evaluation and merit planning processes.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve employee concerns in a timely manner.
• Provide advanced support to the firm's HRMS vendor contacts.
• Maintain accurate and current information in firm and vendor systems.
• Work on special projects as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university.
• Three to five years of experience related to employee compensation and benefit administration.
• Experience with retirement plan administration and HR systems.
• CCP and CEBS certification is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance