Compensation & Pay Equity Data Analyst (Hybrid)

Aapor; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Washington, DC is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Data Analyst to support compensation, pay equity, and compliance initiatives for professional staff. You will partner with the CHRO and HR colleagues to analyze salary structures, inform market positioning, and help ensure pay-transparency compliance in a hybrid work environment.

This role emphasizes data analysis, HRIS experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to translate complex data into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; business-related field preferred.
• At least three years of data analytics or equivalent experience supporting a large, multi-location employer; professional services experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including macros and pivot tables; Smartsheet experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with HRIS platforms, such as UKG/UltiPro or similar systems, is a plus.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manipulate, summarize, and interpret data accurately while maintaining data integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong organizational, project-management, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze professional staff compensation to support the firm’s strategy, mission, competitive market position, and legal compliance.
• Conduct compensation analyses and market pricing for roles, considering market trends, internal equity, engagement, and retention.
• Partner with the CHRO, HR team members, and Chiefs/Directors to provide compensation guidance for recruiting, offers, and pay-equity decisions.
• Maintain and evaluate compensation programs, processes, tools, and systems in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Support pay-transparency compliance across applicable jurisdictions.
• Assist with affirmative action planning as it relates to pay equity and compensation structure.
• Research compensation best practices, salary-survey data, economic conditions, and law-firm market trends; recommend program enhancements as appropriate.
• Handle the completion of law-firm industry salary surveys.
• Develop compensation communications and resources that help leaders and managers understand compensation programs.
• Help develop, implement, and maintain compensation processes, tools, and systems.
• Analyze and update compensation-related policies and procedures, including wage-and-hour and competitive-pay practices.
• Assist with reviewing and updating professional staff job descriptions in partnership with HR leadership.
• Analyze FLSA classifications, EEO codes, job codes, and exemption status; recommend resolutions and compensation adjustments when appropriate.
• Perform related administrative responsibilities and special projects.

Skills

Data analytics

Advanced Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business-related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

HRIS (UKG/UltiPro)

Job description

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Washington, DC is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Data Analyst to support compensation, pay equity, and compliance initiatives for professional staff. You will partner with the CHRO and HR colleagues to analyze salary structures, inform market positioning, and help ensure pay-transparency compliance in a hybrid work environment.

This role emphasizes data analysis, HRIS experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to translate complex data into