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Job Description:
Responsible for the effective design and execution of the firm's global compensation and benefit plans. The director of global compensation and benefits will assess the compensation and benefit needs of the firm's employees and partners across all offices to deliver world class compensation and benefits programs ensuring they remain competitive, innovative, comply with regulations and are delivered in a cost effective manner.
This position is located in the Boston office and reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide leadership, coaching and feedback to the compensation and benefits teams.
2. Work in conjunction with the chief human resources officer and senior management to recommend, develop, implement and administer compensation plans for professional and legal staff firm wide, ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state requirements.
3. Work in conjunction with the benefits managers to develop and recommend all benefit design, cost sharing, service administration and communication strategy alternatives. Scope of responsibility includes medical, dental, vision, life insurances, disability insurances, long term care, QTE, FSA, EAP, retirement plans, workers compensation and leave plans.
4. Provide consultative expertise, advice and guidance regarding compensation and benefits to firm management, managers and human resources.
5. Provide guidance and assistance with expatriate and international benefits and compensation design and compliance.
6. Lead the annual compensation recommendation in conjunction with performance review and promotion cycles.
7. Monitor market to ensure firm is providing competitive compensation programs for associates and staff.
8. Monitor plan performance and competitive position to ensure the firm is providing an appropriate level and menu of benefits at a cost effective price and identify opportunities for improvement.
Requirements:
Job Description (cont.)
9. Establish success metrics for vendors, monitor performance and continually review financial data.
10. Work with human resources managers to develop and implement strategy for effective branding, education, communication and delivery of firm's compensation and benefits programs in alignment with the firm's goal to attract, recruit and retain the highest caliber employees.
11. Ensure sound and effective process for maintenance of benefits records and documents and for the preparation of booklets and other communications.
12. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree, SPHR and/or CEBS certification preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of HR experience in a legal or professional services environment with at least 5 years responsible for global compensations and benefits function.
- At least 3 years of people management experience with demonstrated ability to build, develop and manage a team
- Demonstrated track record of managing international compensation and benefit plans.
- Proven ability of building relationships and delivering results and within a large, matrixed organization.
- A demonstrated ability to develop sound, strategic recommendations and plans is a must. Past experience should also include examples of synthesizing previous and current market trends to project future needs and define new and innovative ways to achieve those needs.
- Plan design, administration, RFP and service provider selection experience required for compensation and benefits programs.
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES
- Must demonstrate the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm's internal and personnel affairs.
- Strong business acumen and ability to translate the needs of core business function into people solutions.
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively and collegially within a team environment.
Additional Information:
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (cont.)
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff
- Ability to be a proactive, self-starter, who understands the details within a much larger context.
- Ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Incumbent is expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. Firm management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.
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