Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,750 lawyers and 3,200 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.

At McDermott, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.

With us, you’ll find:

A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!

Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.

Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.

Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The People Analytics Data Analyst supports the Firm’s People Analytics function by providing leaders and teams with timely, trustworthy, and responsible insights from our HR and People data. This position combines data analysis, visualization, and reporting to deliver meaningful insights around staffing, performance and productivity, internal mobility, retention, engagement, and skill development. The People Analytics Data Analyst develops consistent and reliable metrics for the global HR function, focusing on improving department performance and demonstrating return on infrastructure and staffing investments.

As People Analytics Data Analyst you will:

Review and complete HR and People data analysis requests for HR colleagues and Firm leadership
Design and implement dashboards, analyses, and presentations for HR colleagues and Firm leadership
Manage the design, implementation, and process administration for the Firm’s listening and engagement surveys
Collaborate with HR Managers to design and implement workforce modeling, headcount planning, and talent pipeline analytics for specific practice groups and business functions
Partner with HR project leads and the HR leadership team to analyze effectiveness and impact of global HR projects, programs, and policy changes
Manage the Workday Peakon module and Qualtrics survey tools, ensuring configuration and user utilization maximize system capabilities
Support the design, maintenance, and adoption of Workday Reporting and Prism functionality
Partner with HRIS and IT to ensure HR and People data is accurate, secure, and well-governed
Complete analyses and data summaries for a variety of diversity, equity, and inclusion requests and initiatives

Job Specifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
At least three years of progressive experience working in law firms or professional services organizations
Knowledge of People Analytics concepts, tools, and frameworks
Knowledge of HRIS systems and capabilities
Strong project management and prioritization skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting to senior stakeholders
Ability to analyze and translate data into actionable insights and decisions
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly across departments and levels
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information

Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.

Target Hiring Range $97,000 - $136,000

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

Work Environment:

Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

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