Compensation Analyst

Holland & Knight; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision plans

401(k)

Job summary

Holland & Knight is seeking a Compensation Analyst to support the firm’s compensation strategy across domestic and international offices. You will assist with analysis, administration, and maintenance of compensation programs for non‑partner, paralegal, and staff populations.

You will review salary and bonus recommendations, conduct market research, and maintain benchmarking data using Payfactors and Workday. A Bachelor’s in HR/Business and CCP coursework are preferred.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing, and job evaluation methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and present findings clearly.
• Proficiency with HCM systems; experience with Workday and Payfactors is a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Knowledge of federal and state compensation and wage‑and‑hour regulations.
• Knowledge or ability to learn Microsoft Office Suite or Microsoft 365.
• 2–4 years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, or a related HR function; law firm experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• CCP coursework or certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of the firm’s compensation processes, including annual increase and bonus cycles for non‑partner, paralegal, and staff populations.
• Assist in reviewing salary and bonus recommendations by preparing data, conducting analyses, and identifying potential inconsistencies or issues.
• Conduct market research and analyze competitive compensation data to support pay recommendations for open and newly created positions.
• Maintain and update compensation data within the firm’s market pricing tool (Payfactors) to ensure accurate benchmarking.
• Prepare compensation survey submissions and assist in gathering data for benchmarking and budgeting purposes.
• Provide compensation‑related support to HR team members by answering questions, preparing reports, and supplying relevant data.
• Assist with job description updates and support the job classification process, including FLSA, EEOC, and salary grade assignments for new roles.
• Partner with HRIS staff to ensure Workday compensation data—including salary structures, job profiles, and pay changes—is accurate and up to date.
• Support process improvement efforts by identifying and recommending opportunities to streamline compensation workflows and enhance automation within Workday.
• Help ensure compensation practices comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Participate in special projects and other compensation‑related initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Compensation

Market pricing

Data analysis

Excel

Workday

Payfactors

Communication

HR compliance

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

CCP coursework or certification

Tools

Workday

Payfactors

Job description

General Description

The Compensation Analyst supports the firm’s compensation strategy by assisting with the analysis, administration, and maintenance of compensation programs across domestic and international offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the administration of the firm’s compensation processes, including annual increase and bonus cycles for non‑partner, paralegal, and staff populations.
• Assist in reviewing salary and bonus recommendations by preparing data, conducting analyses, and identifying potential inconsistencies or issues.
• Conduct market research and analyze competitive compensation data to support pay recommendations for open and newly created positions.
• Maintain and update compensation data within the firm’s market pricing tool (Payfactors) to ensure accurate benchmarking.
• Prepare compensation survey submissions and assist in gathering data for benchmarking and budgeting purposes.
• Provide compensation‑related support to HR team members by answering questions, preparing reports, and supplying relevant data.
• Assist with job description updates and support the job classification process, including FLSA, EEOC, and salary grade assignments for new roles.
• Partner with HRIS staff to ensure Workday compensation data—including salary structures, job profiles, and pay changes—is accurate and up to date.
• Support process improvement efforts by identifying and recommending opportunities to streamline compensation workflows and enhance automation within Workday.
• Help ensure compensation practices comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Participate in special projects and other compensation‑related initiatives as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing, and job evaluation methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and present findings clearly.
• Proficiency with HCM systems; experience with Workday and Payfactors is a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Knowledge of federal and state compensation and wage‑and‑hour regulations.
• Knowledge or ability to learn Microsoft Office Suite or Microsoft 365.
• 2–4 years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, or a related HR function; law firm experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• CCP coursework or certification is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; moderate or advanced keyboard usage.

Benefits

Our benefit package includes comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans, life and AD&D insurance, short and long‑term disability insurance, tax‑advantaged accounts for health care expenses (FSAs and HSAs), FSAs for dependent care, health advocacy services, behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members, 401(k), profit sharing, backup dependent care, senior care planning support, and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

Equal Opportunity

Holland&Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact [e-mail].