Total Rewards Specialist: Benefits & Compensation

Dechert LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Dechert LLP is seeking a Talent Total Reward Specialist to manage day-to-day benefits and compensation administration within the primary jurisdiction. You will support policy communication, annual cycles, and open enrollment, ensuring alignment with firm values and market practices.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years in total rewards, with familiarity in Workday and strong data reporting skills. This is a key position within the Global Talent and Total Rewards team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in employee benefits, compensation, or broader total rewards, ideally in a law firm or other professional services business.
• Working knowledge of employee benefits, pensions, compensation administration, and pay-related processes, with a willingness to broaden knowledge across additional jurisdictions over time.
• Experience administering or supporting benefits and compensation administration in Workday preferred.
• Good research and analytical skills; clear and concise verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of global benefits and compensation policies and procedures.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with legal requirements and monitoring competitiveness of programs.
• Support Workday benefits and compensation configuration and reporting.
• Audit and reconcile census reports, compensation data, and vendor invoices.
• Collaborate with Finance for payments and retirement plan contributions.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business / Finance

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Dechert LLP is seeking a Talent Total Reward Specialist to manage day-to-day benefits and compensation administration within the primary jurisdiction. You will support policy communication, annual cycles, and open enrollment, ensuring alignment with firm values and market practices.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years in total rewards, with familiarity in Workday and strong data reporting skills. This is a key position within the Global Talent and Total Rewards team.