Compensation Analyst II

Compensation Analyst

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Compensation Analyst to join the firm's Human Resources department in our Greenville, South Carolina office. The Compensation Analyst II supports the design, analysis, and administration of compensation programs for attorneys and business professionals within the firm. This role ensures compensation practices remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with the firm's strategic goals while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies.

Essential Functions

• Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analysis using legal industry surveys and compensation databases.
• Analyze salary, bonus, and compensation structures for associates, shareholders, and business professionals.
• Support annual compensation review cycles, including merit increases and bonus planning.
• Ensure compensation programs are internally equitable and externally competitive.
• Assist with job evaluations and role leveling across departments.
• Partner with HR leadership and practice group leaders on compensation recommendations.
• Monitor compliance with pay transparency and pay equity regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive compensation data.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Compensation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, finance, or related field;
• 5+ years of experience in compensation analysis, HR analytics, or total rewards.
• Strong knowledge of compensation regulations, benchmarking and survey tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with HRIS systems (UKG preferred) and data visualization tools.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive data with discretion and integrity.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Strong background in analytical strategies, training, and change management.
• Certification such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or SHRM certification preferred.

Benefits

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please e-mail Libby Naikelis at View email address on click.appcast.io with "Compensation Analyst" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a "Law Firm of the Year" for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its "Law Firm of the Year" in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.