HR Data Analyst: Compensation & Pay Equity

Wastateshrm; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); 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. The role partners with the CHRO and HR leaders in a hybrid Washington, DC office to analyze salary structures and help ensure competitive market positioning.

Responsibilities include conducting compensation analyses, advising on offers, maintaining programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of data analytics experience in a large, multi-location employer.
• Advanced Excel skills including macros and pivot tables.
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as UKG/UltiPro or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze professional staff compensation to support strategy, market position, and compliance.
• Conduct compensation analyses and market pricing for roles, considering internal equity and trends.
• Provide compensation guidance for recruiting, offers, and pay-equity decisions.
• Maintain compensation programs and ensure compliance with laws across jurisdictions.
• Assist with pay-transparency compliance and action planning.
• Review and update professional staff job descriptions with HR leadership.
• Analyze FLSA classifications, EEO codes, and exemption statuses.

Skills

Advanced Excel (macros & pivot tables)

Data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Smartsheet

UKG/UltiPro

Job description

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

Responsibilities include conducting compensation analyses, advising on offers, maintaining programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.