Senior Compensation & Benefits Coordinator - Hybrid Opportunity Job Listing at Seyfarth Shaw in Chicago, IL (Job ID 2352-Chicago, IL 60606)

Description

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Under the guidance of the Director of Compensation & Benefits, the Senior Compensation & Benefits Coordinator will focus on day to day benefits administration and staff compensation administration.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

On any given day, you will:

• Document and distribute minutes for Benefits Committee and Pension Committee meetings and keep notes for other meetings
• Process all benefit vendor invoices and reconciliation
• Respond or route questions from internal email inbox
• Assist with Open Enrollment and annual retirement plans audit
• Process benefits enrollment and auditing
• Process ad-hoc benefits enrollment vendor updates
• Maintain job descriptions for each position in the organization; ensure descriptions accurately reflect the work being performed by incumbents
• Benchmark jobs against survey data and other market intelligence to determine competitive compensation ranges for each position
• Gather data from market-based compensation surveys using spreadsheet and data analysis techniques to assess results and market trends
• Support annual compensation review process
• Coordinate firm's wellness programs such as walking challenges
• Other duties as assigned

YOU HAVE:

• A bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience
• At least two years of experience in finance, human resources or benefits/ compensation required; preferably in a law firm or other professional services environment.
• General knowledge of law firm operation, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
• Excel proficiency is required (v-lookup and pivot tables)
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to communicate with employees at all levels of the firm
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to practice confidentiality of protected and sensitive data and ensure compliance with HIPAA
• Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
• Ability to organize and prioritize work with a commitment to quality of finished product
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team
• Ability to think analytically and creatively
• Must have good baseline knowledge of benefits administration including health care programs and 401(k)

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence. 

We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.

MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

Chicago: The full-time salary range for this role is $65,000 to $70,000 annually, which is based on a 35-hour work week.

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role in the locations listed above at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographical location and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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