Director of Compensation and Benefits - Legg, LLC., Devon, PA, WorldAtWork, 16 March 2010

http://careers.worldatwork.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3324576

 

Job Summary 

           

Director of Compensation and Benefits       

     

POSTED: Mar 16

 

Salary:             Open
    

       

Location:         Devon,
Pennsylvania

 

Employer:        LECG,
LLC          

  

Type:               Full
Time - Experienced

 

Area of Responsibility:            

Administrative,
Benefits, Communications, Compensation, Compensation-Sales, Compensation-Executive,
Total Rewards

 

Preferred Certifications:

CCP,
CBP, PHR, SPHR, CEBS

 

Category:

Human
Resources            

 

Required
Education:          

4
Year Degree

 

Employer Information:

About LECG, LLC

 

LECG-SMART is a global expert services and consulting firm
with more than 1100 professionals in 39 global locations. The firm provides
independent expert testimony, financial advisory services, original
authoritative studies, strategic advisory, and tax, assurance, and business
consulting services to clients including Fortune Global 500 corporations, major
law firms, and local, state, and federal governments and agencies in the U.S.,
Central and South America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

 

LECG-SMART's highly credentialed experts and professional
staff conduct economic and financial analyses to provide objective opinions and
advice regarding complex disputes and inform legislative, judicial, regulatory,
and business decision makers. In addition, the firm assists clients in major
sectors with compliance and business process improvement consulting.

 

LECG-SMART's experts are renowned academics, former senior
government officials, experienced industry leaders, and seasoned consultants.
(NASDAQ: XPRT). For more information, visit www.lecg.com.

 

Position Summary LECG’s Director of Compensation and
Benefits will be responsible for leading and managing the global compensation
and benefits programs for the firm. This role ensures that the global
compensation and benefits programs are designed to support the firm’s strategic
objectives, comply with legal requirements and are competitive and
cost-effective. The successful candidate will be a proven leader who combines
well-developed business acumen with his/her experience as a compensation
manager who has defined and supported significant business growth strategies.
He/she will be “hands-on” in the development and successful implementation of
compensation processes in a fairly complex environment. Reporting to the Chief
Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and partnering with business leaders across the
company, the Director of Compensation and Benefits will also work to align
reward systems with business goals, enhance the firm’s ability to attract,
retain and reward high performing employees and drive programs, policies and
training that improves the relationship of rewards to performance management.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities Overall

 

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Provide leadership to the function through strong people and process management
skills.

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Generate credibility through clearly communicated and accurately implemented
processes and programs with a focus on customer service.

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Serve as subject matter expert to the CHRO and the LECG management team.

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Review policies and programs for effectiveness; ensure they meet business goals
and propose new ideas and program changes, as appropriate. Ensure legal
requirements for pay and benefit programs are met.

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Complete special projects, as assigned, including acquisition integration,
restructuring, etc.

 

Compensation

 

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Manage and administer salary, merit, bonus and incentive programs for all
staff.

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Present strategy, recommendations, and results to CHRO and Compensation
Committee

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Manage Executive Compensation programs

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Provide analysis and modeling of plan design, costs, and alternatives to
executive audiences

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Accurately track and analyze all compensation data.*

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Track and review bonus/salary recommendations for consistency; ensure
recommendations meet budget guidelines and are legally consistent.

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Track and administer employee review process; make recommendations for
improvement, as appropriate.

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Provide salary structure and pay policies that allow the organization to
maintain its competitive position.

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Provide and maintain job descriptions; develop additional job descriptions, as
required.*

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Perform job evaluations and analyses.

    * Lead implementation of projects
related to compensation

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Maintain awareness of current practices among competitors, regulatory trends,
and business trends.

 

Benefits

 

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Review benefit plans and make recommendations for plan changes, additions, or
deletions. Ensure that existing plans are in compliance with Government
regulations and standards.

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Research, recommend, implement, and manage organizational benefit strategies
clearly linked to organization and functional business objectives

    * Negotiate effective benefits
management and administration and benefits contracts.

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Develop communications strategy to educate employees about the value of
benefits, benefits changes, and needed actions.

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Implement Wellness Program in alignment with the LECG CARES program

 

Minimum Education, Work Experience and Other Requirements
Education/Certification(s):

 

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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business or related field.

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SPHR/PHR preferred

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CCP/CBP/CEBS certifications preferred

 

Work Experience:

 

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Minimum 10 years relevant work experience specializing in compensation,
rewards, benefits and HRMS.Public Company experience strongly preferred.
Professional Services firm experience a plus.

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International experience - assisting offices outside the US with compensation
issues

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Minimum 5 years experience managing complex compensation programs.

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Minimum 5 years experience with benefit plan design and related costs.

 

NOTES:             Local
Residents Preferred (No Relo)

 

            Requirements
           

Other Requirements:

 

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Exceptional interpersonal, communication and people and process management
skills.

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Strong conceptual, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills

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Strong business and financial acumen, strong quantitative analysis skills

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High degree of task and activity organization management.

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Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic
environment.

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Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization and
across geographic lines.

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Experience and success in building productive working relationship across
functions

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Proficient in Microsoft Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

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Familiarity with Cognos / Business Objects and other report writers a plus.

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Understanding of the accounting implications of cash and equity programs.

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Understanding of executive and equity compensation.

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Authorization is required to work in the US; LECG -SMART will not offer visa
sponsorship for this position

 

We are an EO/AA employer. We value diversity in the workforce.