McGuireWoods is seeking to hire a Compensation Manager to join the firm-wide Human Resources team in either our Richmond, VA office.  This role will take the lead in planning, developing and implementing the firm’s compensation policies and practices while providing technical and analytical compensation support. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of general HR and compensation knowledge and experience, strong analytical skills and the ability to partner and build relationships with other leadership and management.

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Essential Functions:

• Manages the development, implementation and administration of compensation programs.
• Monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation practices and recommends changes that are cost-effective and consistent with compensation trends and corporate objectives.
• Provides advice to corporate staff on pay decisions, policy interpretations, and job evaluations.
• Designs creative solutions to specific compensation-related programs and incentive plans.
• Develops techniques for compiling, preparing and presenting data.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local compensation laws and regulations.
• Manages job descriptions using Payfactors and keeps Dayforce and iCIMS up to date.
• Manages the grades and ranges spreadsheet.
• Analyzes data, conducts research, participates in compensation surveys and makes recommendations regarding annual compensation programs.

Supplemental Functions:

• Other duties as assigned
• Ability to foster teamwork. Management skills. Oral and written communication skills. Analytical thinking skills. Statistical knowledge. Ability to meet deadlines. Mathematical skills.
• Analytical thinking skills. Ability to work as part of a team. Computer skills. Leadership skills.

ADA Specifications:
Acuity, ability to position oneself to move, ability to express oneself and convey information in an efficient manner, ability to operate office equipment such as fax, phone, computer, copy machine, etc., occasional lifting/moving of up to 10 pounds.

• Knowledge of all federal, state and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee compensation.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including Excel.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to plan and set priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with senior management.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, human resources or related field and five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in employee compensation..
• Knowledge of laws and regulations as they apply to base compensation and incentive compensation programs, company policies, and operations.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and certified compensation professional credentials preferred.

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