Compensation/HRIS Analyst

Law Firm - Chicago, IL

Full-time

Chicago, IL

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About the position

The Compensation/HRIS Analyst will be responsible for the administration of employee compensation programs and Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) within a national law firm. This role supports the HR team with benefits administration, employee data management, and various HR processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of HR systems, experience in compensation processes, and excellent analytical and customer service skills. The position requires a proactive approach to system improvements and a commitment to confidentiality and data security.

Responsibilities

• Research job requirements and evaluate market-based compensation survey data to ensure competitive salaries and employee benefits.
• Manage human resources data to ensure accuracy, integrity, and reliability of HR systems.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for HR systems, collaborating with HR and IT teams for system upgrades and enhancements.
• Assess job classifications and prepare job classifications and grades.
• Prepare and present summary reports of job analysis and compensation analysis information using data analysis techniques.
• Support the Director of HR Compensation and Benefits in managing annual compensation and bonus processes.
• Perform data entry in HR management system and ensure employee data changes are entered appropriately in payroll system.
• Process and reconcile insurance premium payments and retirement plan invoices on a monthly basis.
• Provide technical support for HRIS-related issues and generate HR reports for decision-making.
• Train HR staff and end-users on HRIS functionalities and assist with implementing best practices.
• Assist with data migration and system integration projects, maintaining documentation for HRIS processes.
• Support benefits team during Open Enrollment cycle with system setup and reporting.
• Assist benefits team with ACA tracking process and reporting to the IRS.
• Provide internal customer support related to employee benefits and troubleshoot issues with vendors.
• Manage user access and permissions within the HRIS system.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis.
• Stay updated on HR technology and compensation trends.
• Support employee self-service and manager self-service functionalities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in HRIS and compensation administration, or similar role; experience in legal or professional services is a plus.
• Strong understanding of HR compensation processes and systems.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms is required; experience with UKG, Cognos Reporting, and viDesktop is a plus.
• Proficiency in database management and SQL queries is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; customer service-oriented.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a diverse team.
• Experience with data analysis, data security, and reporting tools.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to train and support end-users.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with system upgrades and enhancements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proactive approach to identifying and solving issues.
• Experience with project management is a plus.
• Certification in HR or related field is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in legal or professional services field and employee benefits is a plus.
• Experience with project management is a plus.
• Certification in HR or related field is a plus.