Director, Total Rewards & HRIS

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards Strategy

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global total rewards strategy aligned with the company's business objectives and growth plans.
• Design, implement, and continuously evaluate compensation, equity, and benefits programs to attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
• Ensure programs are market competitive, fiscally responsible, and support a high-performance culture.
• Provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership regarding compensation philosophy and total rewards investments.

Compensation

• Lead all global compensation programs, including base pay, incentives, recognition programs, and executive compensation.
• Oversee annual compensation planning, merit increases, bonus programs, promotions, and salary structure management.
• Conduct market pricing, benchmarking, and competitive analyses.
• Partner with Finance to support workforce planning, labor cost forecasting, budgeting, and compensation modeling.
• Develop compensation analytics and reporting to inform leadership decisions.

Equity Management

• Lead the administration and strategic design of the company's equity programs.
• Partner with Legal and Finance to manage stock option, RSU, and other long-term incentive plans.
• Ensure compliance with applicable securities regulations, tax requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Support equity planning for new hires, promotions, retention programs, and executive compensation.

Benefits

• Oversee the company's global benefits strategy and programs.
• Evaluate and enhance health, wellness, retirement, leave, and other employee benefit offerings.
• Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and annual renewals.
• Ensure compliance with all benefit-related regulatory requirements.
• Develop communication and education strategies that improve employee understanding and utilization of benefit programs.

Compensation Committee and Executive Compensation

• Serve as the primary People & Performance leader supporting Compensation Committee activities.
• Prepare Compensation Committee materials, analyses, presentations, and recommendations.
• Partner with the Chief People Officer, CEO, Legal, and Finance leaders on executive compensation strategy.
• Manage executive compensation benchmarking and governance processes.
• Support Board and Compensation Committee meetings through data analysis, reporting, and strategic recommendations.

People Business Systems & HR Technology

• Assist with strategic oversight for People Business Systems, including ADP, Workday, Applicant Tracking Systems, and related platforms.
• Partner with Information Technology to establish system governance, security, integrations, and automation initiatives.
• Develop workforce analytics, dashboards, and reporting capabilities to support business decision-making.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with compensation, equity, benefits, privacy, and employment-related regulations.
• Partner closely with Legal on governance, executive compensation, and regulatory matters.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and audit readiness.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting total rewards programs.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as a key member of the People & Performance leadership team.
• Build strong partnerships with Finance, Legal, Information Technology, and executive leaders.
• Lead and develop team members while fostering operational excellence and accountability.
• Support strategic initiatives and organizational growth through data-driven recommendations and scalable people programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, executive compensation, and/or total rewards.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing Total Rewards or Compensation functions.
• Deep expertise in executive compensation, compensation committee governance, equity administration, and benefits strategy.
• Significant experience with HR technology platforms, including Workday, ADP, Applicant Tracking Systems, and related tools.
• Strong understanding of compensation regulations, securities compliance, and benefits governance.
• Experience preparing materials and analyses for Compensation Committees and Boards of Directors.
• Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and business acumen capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), or similar certification.
• Experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience supporting publicly traded companies or organizations preparing for IPO or significant growth events.
• Strong knowledge of equity compensation platforms and executive compensation consulting practices.