This position reports to the Sr Manager of Analytics and Compensation and is responsible for analyzing and monitoring employee compensation as well as various other analytics including, but not limited to diversity.

Administer annual Firm salary review processes and Firm bonus calculations as necessary, including non-US office salary processes;
• Manage compensation survey participation and vendor relationships;
• Creating ad hoc compensation and diversity reports from the PeopleSoft Human Resources system;
• Monitoring and documenting compensation programs, including but not limited to online market data;
• Reconciling compensation information between the Firm's payroll systems and PeopleSoft Human Resources system;
• Creating compensation budget information;
• Completing analysis for special compensation and/or analytics related projects;
• Proposing and implementing innovative business solutions and other business improvements with regard to compensation;
• Completing heavy special project work, including responsibility for the design, management and implementation of compensation initiatives.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Organizational Behavior, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance or related field
• Ability to analyze technical solutions and propose sound conclusions to a variety of insurance, accounting and other financial issues
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word
• Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Excel

Preferred:

• Four years of experience in Human Resources, compensation or related area
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) from World at Work organization

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer