Total Rewards Specialist: Benefits & Compensation

Dechert LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dechert LLP is seeking a Total Rewards Coordinator to provide day-to-day coordination and technical expertise across compensation and benefits programs within a leading law firm. You will support benefits administration, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and partner with the Talent Total Rewards team to ensure data integrity and compliant processes.

You will administer benefits programs, run routine analytics, and assist with annual enrollment, invoicing, and compensation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in HR, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a law firm or similar professional services environment.
• Working knowledge of compensation and benefits principles, practices, and compliance.
• Proficiency with HRIS/benefits administration systems and MS Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables).
• Strong communication, customer service and problem-solving abilities; ability to interpret policies clearly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administration of employee benefit plans (health, dental, vision, life, FSA, COBRA, EAP).
• Administer U.S. defined contribution and defined benefit plans.
• Understand retirement plan regulations (ERISA) and work with actuary on traditional defined benefits plan.
• Respond to routine health, welfare, and retirement plan inquiries from employees and retirees.
• Maintain vendor relationships to resolve service issues and ensure data integrity.
• Provide administrative support to total rewards team (filing, data entry, scheduling, document handling).
• Assist with annual benefit open enrollment and monthly invoicing.
• Support compensation processes (job evaluations, market pricing, salary structures, merit/bonus cycles).
• Maintain HRIS and benefits platforms; ensure accurate data, audits, interfaces, and reporting.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc analytics (headcount, eligibility, cost modeling, pay equity).
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FLSA, IRS, DOL; assist with audits and filings.

Skills

HR policies knowledge

Benefits administration

Data analysis

Customer service

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field

High School Diploma

Tools

Workday

UKG

ADP

MS Excel

Job description

Dechert LLP is seeking a Total Rewards Coordinator to provide day-to-day coordination and technical expertise across compensation and benefits programs within a leading law firm. You will support benefits administration, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and partner with the Talent Total Rewards team to ensure data integrity and compliant processes.

You will administer benefits programs, run routine analytics, and assist with annual enrollment, invoicing, and compensation