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Associate Director, Total Rewards & HR Operations

The Associate Director of Total Rewards & HR Operations will have a high-level HR generalist background with at least 5 or more years’ experience in total rewards, including benefits and compensation, as well as experience in HR Operations. The role will be responsible for supporting various business needs including comprehensive total rewards programs, HR policies, HR systems, programs and initiatives, and ensuring that all align with business priorities and provide the best possible employee experience.

Role and Responsibilities :

Total Rewards (Compensation and Benefits)

In partnership with HR leadership, manage the development, implementation, and administration of global compensation and benefit programs.
Monitor the effectiveness of compensation practices and benefit offerings. Recommend changes that are cost-effective and consistent with trends, supportive of corporate objectives, and attractive to employees.
Support and maintain compensation structures, ensuring competitiveness with market trends.
Manage and administer the annual compensation planning process, including merit, bonus, and equity plan administration.
Suggest creative solutions to specific compensation and benefit programs and incentive plans. Help evaluate and renew benefit plans annually.
Manage the entire open enrollment process, coordinating with vendors to ensure effective employee education and communication.
Leverage technology and oversee interface file feeds, partnering with IT and external vendors to ensure employee information is transferred accurately.
Reconcile monthly benefit invoices.
Manage the 401(k) plan and support the 401(k) committee.
Manage the Family Medical Leave process, ensuring compliance, employee communication, and appropriate leave tracking.
Help develop benefit policies, including but not limited to tuition reimbursement, PTO policies, and leave policies.
Participate in annual salary surveys and monitor salary survey data to ensure corporate compensation objectives are achieved.
Prepare and present employee education on benefits programs such as insurance plans, 401(k), life, and special employer-sponsored plans.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, government, and local compensation and benefit laws and regulations, including benefit audits and 5500 filings.

HR Operations Responsibilities

Own and manage HR metrics, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. Provide project leadership in implementing new processes, policies, and workflows across all HR systems and operations.

Develop the “AI in HR strategy” to evaluate day-to-day work across HR and determine how to drive a more productive employee and customer experience.

Rewrite and revamp HR policies and procedures in compliance with employment laws and in alignment with Summit’s core values.

Serve as change management champion for systems and processes, facilitating and communicating HR process and policy updates and changes.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives, using technology to streamline and standardize processes and policies while improving efficiencies.

Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills :

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Life Sciences / Pharmaceuticals or Medical Device.

Minimum of 7 years of experience in Total Rewards, specifically compensation and benefits.

Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws.

US benefit and compensation expertise required; OUS Benefit and compensation experience a plus.

Strong understanding of benefit and leave laws throughout the United States.

Experience with change initiatives, process improvement, and / or simplification initiatives.

Experience with grade structures and wage bands; experience evaluating jobs and determining grade level based on work.

Solid understanding of HR processes, data management, and their impact on HR systems.

Demonstrated understanding of how to evaluate, design, implement, and administer health benefits, retirement plans, leaves of absence, accommodations, worker compensation, and wellness programs through the U.S. and globally.

Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Excellent interpersonal skills and deep ability to understand what motivates others.

Exceptional organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize actions.

Proven track record of developing, managing, and evaluating various components of incentive plans.

Must be willing to work in the office 3-4 days per week.

Strong leadership skills.

The pay range for this role will vary depending on location. Pay range for Menlo Park, CA area : $160-$190,000 annually. Pay range for all other locations : $150 -$175,000 annually. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may differ in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus, stock, benefits, and / or other applicable variable compensation.

Summit does not accept referrals from employment businesses and / or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses / agencies are required to contact Summit’s Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@smmttx.com to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Summit.

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Salary : $150,000 - $175,000

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