Hybrid HR Data & Compensation Analyst

Minerals Technologies Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP seeks a detail-oriented HR Data Analyst to support compensation, pay-equity, and compliance initiatives for professional staff in our Washington, DC office on a hybrid schedule.

You will analyze salary structures, perform market pricing, and advise leadership on recruiting and pay decisions while ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local laws. A discretionary annual bonus may be provided.

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 is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including macros and pivot tables; experience with Smartsheet is 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.
• Strategic mindset, strong attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound decision-making, and follow through to achieve results.

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

Advanced Excel

Pivot tables

Macros

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

HRIS experience

Data analysis

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Business-related field preferred

Tools

UKG/UltiPro or similar

Job description

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP seeks a detail-oriented HR Data Analyst to support compensation, pay-equity, and compliance initiatives for professional staff in our Washington, DC office on a hybrid schedule.

You will analyze salary structures, perform market pricing, and advise leadership on recruiting and pay decisions while ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local laws. A discretionary annual bonus may be provided.