Senior Talent Analyst (Minneapolis, MN) (#4097)
Join Dorsey's Legal Talent Management (LTM) team as ourSenior Talent Analystand help leaders make better, faster, data-driven decisions. In this high-visibility role, you'll translate complex data into executive-ready insights for the Managing Partner and Firm leaders, lead attorney lifecycle analytics, and own the process for annual compensation cycles in close coordination with Finance. If you thrive on precision, structure, and impact, and you enjoy building scalable reporting and tech-enabled processes, this role offers the opportunity to shape how a top law firm develops and retains talent. You'll join a high-trust, process-improvement-minded team led by a Director who values integrity, clear priorities, and building systems that operate smoothly and sustainably.
What you'll find here:
Impact that matters: your dashboards and recommendations inform decisions and strategy.
A collaborative bench: partner closely with Human Resources (HR), Professional Development (PD), and Finance; present findings to Dorsey leadership and clients.
Room to build: streamline reporting, enhance our evaluations platform, and pilot practical AI to improve speed and accuracy across LTM.
In this role, you will:
Lead data analytics for LTM, in collaboration with HR and PD. Drive analytics across the attorney lifecycle, with a focus on associates, and periodically for business professionals as well.
Own and lead the annual attorney compensation cycles as a process owner; coordinate closely with Finance for advanced analytics/modeling, ensure accurate data inputs/outputs, and verify the accuracy of communications to attorneys.
Own LTM's operational and technology infrastructure as it evolves, including Dorsey's attorney evaluations software and related AI applications.
Specific responsibilities include:
Serve as central hub for client/industry surveys, requests for proposal, and benchmarking; maintain a preferred response repository.
Deliver executive-ready reporting/visualizations; brief leaders on utilization, retention, attrition; surface insights from exit interviews; complete affirmative action reporting.
Lead the annual attorney compensation process; set timelines/decision protocols; manage inputs/outputs and communications; coordinate with Finance for advanced analytics/modeling; develop policy proposals and lead change management.
Track workload allocation and recommend solutions with Practice Group Leaders.
Monitor associate evaluations for trends requiring action.
Own the evaluations software and related AI applications; drive automation and metrics to improve speed, accuracy, and consistency.
May perform other duties not listed above.
What we're looking for:
Bachelor's degree in business, economics, statistics, or related field.
At least 4 years of HR-related experience with data analysis, project management and reporting metrics.
Excellent organizational, analytical and project management skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to apply sound judgment and a high degree of trustworthiness when handling confidential and sensitive information.
Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel.
Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and a demonstrated ability to multi-task and work independently while collaborating effectively at all levels of the organization.
Ability to enhance processes, suggest improvements, and collaborate with others to generate ideas and improve processes.
Excellent reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and advanced Excel functions.
Familiarity with HRIS systems and data visualization tools.
Preferred:
Previous experience in a law firm, law school, or other professional setting
About Dorsey:
Dorsey & Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We provide strategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.
Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey's benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)
One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:
Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
Reasonable Accommodations:
Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178.
How to Apply:
Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the "Careers" section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey's online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.
The pay range for this position in Minnesota only is an annual salary of $96,560 to $124,960.
This range represents Dorsey's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills and location and may fall outside of the range indicated.
Dorsey estimates it will accept applications through June 17, 2026.
Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.
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