Manager, Compensation

Goodwin

Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 175,000

Full time

21 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement & Savings Plan

Emergency back-up child and adult care

Paid vacation, sick time off, andholid

Professional development and career

Employee recognition and reward

Employee wellness and assistance

Employee discounts and perks

Job summary

Goodwin’s Global Operations Team seeks a Manager, Compensation to lead the firm’s global salary and incentive cycles across legal and business support populations. You will partner with HR, Finance, and HR leaders to ensure accurate, competitive compensation programs and market benchmarking.

You’ll manage Workday and MarketPay data, drive process improvements, and advise partners on compensation matters, including job architecture and market data analyses, to support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; CCP certification a plus.
7+ years of related compensation experience.
Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Workday; MarketPay desirable.
Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Lead annual salary and incentive cycles for global populations.
Develop cost analyses and budget models with Finance.
Coordinate the Performance and Compensation Review project plan.
Manage survey participation and benchmarking in MarketPay.
Review salary structures, geographic differentials and market data.
Manage data within Workday and MarketPay and drive improvements.
Create training materials and process documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

CCP certification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world‑class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

The Manager, Compensation leads firmwide annual compensation cycle and delivery of the firm’s global compensation programs for legal and business support populations. The role manages annual salary and incentive cycles, market benchmarking, salary structures analysis, survey database management and Workday compensation data and systems. Working closely with HR Business Partners, HRIS, Finance, and firm leaders, the Manager ensures compensation programs are accurate, competitive and aligned with business needs.

What You Will Do

Compensation Cycle Management

Lead the annual salary and incentive compensation cycles for global legal and business support populations, ensuring accurate and timely execution.
Develop cost analyses and budget models in partnership with Finance for various pay groups across the firm.
Coordinate the Performance and Compensation Review project plan and related manager communications with HR stakeholders.

Market Benchmarking and Job Evaluation

Manage survey participation, including budgets, schedules, invoices, data submissions, and vendor relationships.
Optimize the firm’s benchmarking capabilities within MarketPay.
Evaluate new and existing roles based on market data and internal equity considerations. Recommend appropriate job levels and FLSA classifications.
Review salary structures, geographic differentials, and market movement and recommend adjustments based on business needs and market data.
Review survey submissions prepared by analysts for accuracy and completeness.

Systems and Process Improvement

Manage data within Workday and MarketPay and drive the continuous improvement of supporting systems and workflows.
Establish audit cadence of salary ranges, job profiles, market matches to maintain accuracy, consistency, and appropriate controls.
Work with HRIS to support the design, testing, implementation, and maintenance of compensation business processes and system enhancements.
Support the automation of legal group processes for year end planning.

Stakeholder Partnership

Partner with HRIS, Finance, Payroll, Benefits, HR Operations, and HR Business Partners to meet compensation deliverables and business objectives.
Advise HR Business Partners, managers, and firm leaders on compensation matters and provide analysis to support informed and consistent decision making.

Communications, and Documentation

Develop training materials and communications on compensation education and Workday compensation planning.
Create and maintain process documentation, project plans, timelines, and operating procedures.

Projects Management

Drive compensation projects and initiatives, including job architecture, incentive program design, market-data refinement and system enhancements.
Support other Total Rewards and HR initiatives.

Who You Are

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, CCP certification a plus.
7+ years of related experience.
Experience working with HRIS systems, preferably Workday. MarketPay experience desirable.
Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, lookups, pivot tables, data validation, modeling, and the development of clear analytical outputsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
Strong project management and organization skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in developing and managing spreadsheets as well as experience implementing and/or managing various software applications.
High level of attention to detail – ensure the integrity/accuracy of data.
Ability to protect and maintain confidential and sensitive information.