Top Compensation and Benefits Executive plans and directs compensation and benefits policies, objectives, and initiatives. Engages in high-level strategic planning of compensation and benefits programs designed to attract and retain employees. Being a Top Compensation and Benefits Executive ensures compensation and benefits programs remain within budgetary constraints and align with organizational goals. Monitors trends, provides recommendations, and suggests initiatives. Additionally, Top Compensation and Benefits Executive consults with legal and financial professionals to ensure compliant and financially sound programs. Evaluates vendors, negotiates and completes contracts. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Top Compensation and Benefits Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Compensation and Benefits Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Job Description Summary
DLA Piper is seeking a mid-level associate with 3 to 7 years of employee benefits and executive compensation experience to join our Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will have experience in employee benefits and executive compensation matters associated with private and public company M&A transactions and related tax issues. The candidate will work with the public company securities practice by supporting all aspects of SEC disclosures related to executive compensation. Additional experience in general compensation and benefit plan matters would be welcome.
Application Process
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General & Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Requirements
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment
Hybrid with some in-office expectations
Some travel required