Compensation Analyst | Data-Driven Pay Strategy

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

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.