Manager of Compensation

Job Details:

Compensation Manager - Law Firm - $125-160k - Hybrid

The Manager of Compensation will lead the strategic design, implementation, and administration of the firm’s compensation programs. This role is responsible for ensuring that our pay structures remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with the firm’s financial goals. You will act as a key advisor to leadership regarding associate lockstep increases, partner distributions, and administrative staff benchmarking.

Key Responsibilities

• Compensation Strategy: Design and manage base salary structures, merit increase processes, and bonus programs for both legal and non-legal staff.

• Market Analysis: Lead participation in annual legal industry salary surveys. Conduct regular benchmarking to ensure the firm remains competitive in "Big Law" or boutique markets.

• Annual Cycles: Oversee the end-to-end annual compensation review process, including data preparation, budget modeling, and the distribution of increase letters.

• Payroll Oversight: Partner closely with the Finance/Payroll department to ensure seamless integration between compensation adjustments and payroll execution.

• Compliance & Equity: Conduct regular pay equity audits and ensure firm-wide compliance with FLSA, Equal Pay Act, and local transparent-pay legislation.

• Incentive Programs: Manage the calculation and administration of performance-based bonuses, referral bonuses, and year-end distributions.

• Communication: Create clear materials to help employees and partners understand the firm’s total rewards philosophy.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of direct experience in compensation or payroll management .

• Industry Knowledge: Previous experience within a law firm or professional services environment is highly preferred to understand billable hour structures and associate lockstep models.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, modeling) and experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, or UKG).

• Certification: CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or SHRM-CP/SCP is a plus.

To apply, please send your resume and references to [email protected].

I look forward to connecting with you!

Dan Urban

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.
1001 Conshohocken State Rd, Suite 2-410

West Conshohocken, PA 19428

Call or Text: 484.567.2093 – Direct

610.941.6300 Ext 119 - Main

[email protected]

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