Compensation & Pay-Equity Data Analyst — Hybrid DC

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

Job summary

Arnold & Porter is seeking a detail-oriented HR Data Analyst to support compensation, pay-equity, and compliance initiatives for professional staff in our Washington, DC office. This hybrid role partners with the CHRO, HR colleagues, and firm leaders to analyze salary structures, support market positioning, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, at least three years of data analytics experience, and advanced Excel skills (macros, pivot tables).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; business-related field preferred.
• At least three years of data analytics experience in a large, multi-location employer.
• 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 while maintaining data integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Analyze professional staff compensation to support the firm’s strategy, market position, and legal compliance.
• Conduct compensation analyses and market pricing for roles considering trends, equity, and retention.
• Provide compensation guidance for recruiting, offers, and pay-equity decisions.
• Maintain and evaluate compensation programs, processes, tools, and systems in compliance with laws.
• Support pay-transparency compliance across applicable jurisdictions.
• Assist with affirmative action planning related to pay equity and compensation.
• Research compensation best practices and salary-survey data; recommend enhancements.
• Handle the completion of law-firm industry salary surveys.
• Develop compensation communications and resources for leaders and managers.
• Help develop and maintain compensation processes, tools, and systems.
• Review and update compensation-related policies, including wage-and-hour practices.
• Review job descriptions in partnership with HR leadership.
• Analyze FLSA classifications and exemption status; recommend adjustments.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel macros

Pivot tables

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Tools

Smartsheet

HRIS (UKG/UltiPro)

MS Office

Job description

Arnold & Porter is seeking a detail-oriented HR Data Analyst to support compensation, pay-equity, and compliance initiatives for professional staff in our Washington, DC office. This hybrid role partners with the CHRO, HR colleagues, and firm leaders to analyze salary structures, support market positioning, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, at least three years of data analytics experience, and advanced Excel skills (macros, pivot tables).