Senior Compensation Analyst

Beacon Hill; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Competitive PTO

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to join its Human Resources team in New York. This hands-on role focuses on supporting and enhancing the firm's compensation programs to stay competitive and aligned with business objectives.

You will partner with HR and leadership to execute core processes, including salary benchmarking, job leveling, and annual cycles, while analyzing market data to build scalable structures and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business Admin, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in compensation or related analytical HR role.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.
• Experience supporting merit and bonus programs.
• Strong knowledge of compensation structures, job leveling, and market benchmarking.

Responsibilities

• Lead salary benchmarking and job leveling across the firm.
• Support annual compensation cycles including merit and bonus processes.
• Analyze market data and develop scalable compensation structures.
• Partner with HR and leadership to drive data-driven decisions.
• Ensure compliance with pay regulations and data privacy.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance

Tools

Workday exposure

Job description

Our client, a leading law firm, is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to join its Human Resources team in New York. This is a highly visible, hands-on role responsible for supporting and enhancing the firm's compensation programs, ensuring they remain competitive and aligned with business objectives. This individual will partner closely with HR and leadership to execute core compensation processes, including salary benchmarking, job leveling, and annual compensation cycles. The role will also play a key part in analyzing market data and helping to build and refine scalable compensation structures and programs. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, analytical compensation professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This person brings strong judgment, a calm and professional demeanor, and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, preferred
• 3+ years of experience in compensation or a related analytical HR function.
• Prior experience within a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred.
• Proven experience supporting annual compensation processes, including merit and bonus programs.
• Strong knowledge of compensation structures, job leveling, and market benchmarking practices.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local compensation-related regulations, including pay transparency.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Experience working with HR systems and compensation data management (Workday exposure a plus).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present data and recommendations to stakeholders.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information.

The salary for this role is $120,000-$140,000.

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information:

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.